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Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1904-01-07
NelghborIy Neiehbors

Mr. and Mrs. r, B. Duncan Wis
tied in st, Lotiis last week.
James Muir at Rush Hill recent.
ly paid a visit to relatives at Oma.
ha, Neb.
l.. Grim speut few days last
weekamong relatives south of
Laddonia.
Fl. Il, Hendricks Of Hugo, IT.,
visited the family of G. w. Tanner
here last week.
Mrs. Carl Krippendorf of Ne
braska is visiting relatives at Sa.
ling, this county.
Mrs. D. P. Moore and Mrs.
Charles Claybrook visited in Ma
con City las week.
VIM Brandon, the popular G.
q a. sccti"n foreman at Laddonia.
paid the MESSAGE a pleasant BUSH
ness call Tuesday.
Miss Henrietta Douglass of Ben.
ton City has returned from a four
months visit to her sister, Mrs.
VIM. Mullins, near Toledo, Ohio.
County Attorney H. L. Buckley
returned last week from his recen t
trip to Colorado His wife remains
out there; her health is greatly
improved.
Miss Fife Hanger of near Wor-
cester is visiting Miss Ida Cleuden-
in aud the family of Prof. w. w.
Clendenin at Brooklyn, N. Y. She
will be gone till spring.
Mrs. w S. Ragsdale and Mrs.
Jewell Gard of this city we're at.
the funeral and burial of their sis.
ter, Mrs. Sarah Crews, who, after
a lingering illness, died at her
home at New Canton, ILL.,, last
week.
Mrs. Bertha Crigler and little
son, Ray, and Miss Hattie Miller,
all of WEIGH, I. T., are the guests
Of Mr.. and Mrs. B. F. Miller of
Mexico. They will visit here for
IL couple of mouths.
Rev. b. Ii Bib 1T Paris, Mo-,
was III town Monday to meet his
wife on her way home from Bowl
ing Green where she sp nt the hol-
idayS with her father. Mr.. Pugh.
Incidentally hr attended the meet
ing of the Audrain Baptist execu-
tive board.
Mr.. and Mrs. b. F. Miller Of
this city had the pleasure of enter
tanning their children and grand
children Christmas week. Those
present were Mr.. and Mrs. Geo.
Sansberry and three little sons,
Marvin, Briney and Wayne, of
Joplin, Mo-, Mrs. Bertha Crigler
and little son, Ray, aud Miss Hat
tie Miller, of WEIGH, l. 7.
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1904-01-07

The Custer County (Neb. Bea-
con, speaking of an Audrain coun-
ty man, who has lived here since
1866, says: w. H. Beal, father
of E. L. and G. w. Beal, arrived
in the city Monday morning, for
an extended visit with his sons
and Levi Poor, friend for %
years. Mr.. Beal is we'll preserv-
ed man for his age, vigorous and
progressive in thought, proud of
his unworthy boys, three of whom
are editors and one a farmer and
stockraiser. He neither uses tobac-
co nor takes any kind of stimu-
lants, neither do any of the boys,
nor any of his brothers, three of
whom are still living. He believes
in the golden rule in politics, In
politics he believes in government
ownership of public utilities. He
insists that religion, morality aud
education are necessary for good
government, and for long life, he
is a believer in cheerfulness, exer-
else and wholesome food.
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1904-01-07
Cupld's Captures

Mr.. Edward Householder and
Miss Ira Jamison, both OF Wanda
liza, were granted marriage license
Monday,
Mr.. Otis Hudson Of this city and
Miss Myrtle Gillian Of Bowling
Green were united in marriage
last week
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1904-01-07
Furs Wanted.

l want your furs at highest price.
l live 2 miles south of Worcester.
Write me, or bring them to me.
Pete Erdel, Jr., Mexico, Mo. 81
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1904-01-07

WANTED TRUSTWORTHY LADY
OR GENTLEMAN To manage business
ia this county and adjoining territory for
house OF solid financial standing. SEQ
straight cash salary and expenses paid
each AlOnday direct IRON HEADQUARTERS
Expense nlOney IN advance
pVsltiOh perla0nsut, AuUres3 Manager.
W AtOuQn halsding, ShieagO
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1904-01-07

w. G.. wilkins is to build a
fine dwelling on lot on East
Monroe street in this city in the
spring. Ground recently bought
of Mrs. E. D. Cook.
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1904-01-07

Mr.. and Mrs. s. W. Bishop of
LaddOnia made the MESSAGE a
pleasant social and business call
last Thursday.
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1904-01-07

The MESSAGE acknowledges the
receipt of a nicely printed New
Years greetings TO you and
yours" compliments of Rev. Ell.
Rogers, pastor of the Baptist
church at Farber, Mo.
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1904-01-07

j. w. Rouse will fix" that
Martinsburg bee man next week.
The article is ready but the Mes
SAGE is not able to get it in type
this week.
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1904-01-07
WHAT THE LITERARY SOCIETY IS
DOING in MOUNT CARROLL.

"he literary society the hh school to be getting into deep
decided MARRIAGE failure an"
sew
roll,
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1904-01-07

See advertisement in this paper
of George Bingham, breeder q
Poland China hogs, at Hickory
Park Stock Farm. 2 miles south Of
Mexico, Mo. tf
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1904-01-07

T. A. Powell, four miles south
west Of Thompson, will have a pub
lie sale of his personal property
next Tuesday. He expects to move
to this city to reside.
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1904-01-07

Mr.. aud Mrs. John Judy, south
of Mexico, have moved to a farm
near Columbia.
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1904-01-07

The Modern Woodman camp Of
Mexico has a membership of 800.
The camp was organized ten years
since; there have been seven
deaths in the camp in that time.
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1904-01-07

A new daughter has come to the
home of Mr.. and Mrs. Baker
Barnes, north of Thompson.
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1904-01-07

G. E. Cook at Santa Fe sends
the MESSAGE to a friend at Grand
Bay, Alabama.
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1904-01-07

Albert Worsham aud his load
of hay tumbled over nearthe union
depot Monday. Mr.. Worsham suf-
fered a crippled arm.
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1904-01-07

The Paris Appeal thus speaks of
a man we'll known in Audrain
county and whose parents reside at
Laddouia; Rev. w. o. Medley of
Clarence was the victim of a sur
prise party composed of members
Of his Leesburg congregation last
Thursday. They took possession
Of his home and stocked it mp with
spare ribs, sausage, fresh beef,
flour, apples, butter, lard and do2-
ems Of jars Of fruit aud preserves,
nor did they overlook that article
Of diet so indispensable to a Meth
odist parsou-fat chickens of the
yellow legged variety. These good
people drove twelve miles over
the rough roads to carry Christ
mas cheer and good will to
their pastor. To say that he appre-
eiated it would be stating the case
too mildly. He is convinced that
his Leeabarg congregation is one
Of the very best on earth, and the
congregation has the same opinion
Of him as a pastor
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1904-01-07

Last Saturday night was the
coolest weather this winter. Mer-
curry got down ten degrees below
zero.
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1904-01-07

Miss Florence Kirkpatrick of
this city is teaching school at Oak
\Awood, Mo.
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1904-01-07
WANTED A GUN.
Took 1t and Then Paid a $50
Fine and Costs.

The following from the Moberly
Democrat will interest Audrain
county readers:
w. e. Ikerd, a Wabash conduc-
tor with headquarters in this city,
was arrested here Thursday night
by Deputy Sheriff Hutton of Au'
drain county and taken to Mexico,
where on Friday morning he plead
ed guilty of the taking of a shot
gun out of a Wabash freight car
aud was fined $50 aud costs which
amounted to S67. He paid the fue
and was released.
MIR. Kerd had charge OF a
wrecker, which cleared up the Ben
ton City wreck, One freight car
loaded with merchandise was bro
ken open and a shot gun, valued
at $1S, lay temptingly on the
ground. Mr.. Ikerd picked the gun
up aud brought it to Moberly with
him. His arrest and prosecution
followed.
After hearing the particulars OF
the trial, Wabash officials yester-
day dismismissed Mr.. Ikerd from
the service Of the company.
Since coming to Moberly, with
the exception of this one. deed,
committed, no doubt unthought-
eddy, Mr.. Herds reputation has
been above reproach and his nu-
merous friends will be deeply pain
ed to learn of his trouble.
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1904-01-07
DR.. A. G. WHITE,

Who has all OF the latest improved Sci
entihc instruments for examining and
testing Eyes, enabling him TO detect the
slightest optical defect and prescribe
such combination of glasses as nature
may reQuire.
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1904-01-07

A little son of E. Il. Garter has
been afflicted with scarlet fever
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1904-01-07

w. S. Ragsdale has the biggest
saddle and harness shop in this city
He ships spring seat saddles to
nearly every section of the coun-
try Lately he shipped a fine saddle
to R. r. Allen, a big planter, at
Burdette, Miss, another shipment
to John Cannon, at Mingo, Iowa.
When you want anything in his
line, see Ragsdalei he has the ar
ticle.
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1904-01-07
A. NJ. PATTERSON.

Physician and Druggist, north
west corner Public Square,
Mexico, Mo.
Full line of Staple Drugs and
Druggists Sundries, Patent
Medicines, Dye Stuffs, Etc.
A full assortment of HomOe-
pathic Medicines always on
hand. These remedies sent by
mail when ordered.
Will do strictly an Office prac
tice.
ADVICE FREE.
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1904-01-07
AUD3AIN COUNTY COURTS
CIRCUIT COURT

CIRCUIT COURT.
Meets third Monday in January,
first Monday in June and third
Monday in September.
COUNTY COURT.
First Monday in February, first
Monday in May, first Monday in
August and first Monday in Nov
ember.
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1904-01-07

The Audrain Medical Society
has been chartered by the State
medical association. DIR. R. w.
Berrey is president, and DR.. G. A.
Rothwell is secretary. Following
are the charter members: Drs. r.
L. Afford, w. w. Bland, w. E.
Cornett, w. H. Douglass, S. W.
Downing, w. K. Mccall, j. c..
Parrish, j. E. Wallace, E. A. Lof-
ton, D. L. s. Bland, W. w. McFar-
lane, G. Z. Varnon, NJ. E. Craw-
ford, i. s. Cave, R. W. Berrey
and q. A. ROthwell.
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1904-01-07
y HAPPENED AND HAPPENING. y

Stove repairs on hand, See Les
lie Ferris.
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1904-01-07

The MESSAGE will publish an in-
teresting article next week from
the pen of Carl Hamilton, former
editor Of the Martinsburg Enter
prise, now located at Pomeroy,
Wash.
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1904-01-07
PROBATE COURT

Second Monday in February,
second Monday in May, second
Monday in August and second
Monday in November, Adjourned
terms are held regularly the second
Mondays in january, March. April
June, July, September. Oeiobs
aud December.
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1904-01-07

r. s. Douglass is the hustling
saddle and harness man at Benton
City. His spring goods are on
hand-whips, harness, collars, etc.
Special attention given to hand
made goods. See him for anything
in his line.
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1904-01-07

Mr.. s. A. Pool of this county
and Miss Mamie Brown, Of Contra
liza, have been granted marriage
license,
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1904-01-07

He don't wear any diamonds is
the reason 1 told Bill to go to Les
lie Ferris for our plumbing work. "
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1904-01-07

The engagement of Miss Eliza
beth Robertson Of this city aud
Mr. Oliver Garrison of st. Louis
is announced.
A prominent ex-County official
and a no less prominent Mexico
widow are to be joined in marriage
IN this city this evening,
Mr.. VIM. F. Owing aud Miss
Mary E, James, daughter of B. f.
James, south of this city, were
united in marriage by Rev. A. "A.
Wallace last Sunday afternoon.
The marriage Of Miss Pearl
HOllenshead to Mr.. John w. Rey-
nolds at Warren, Oklahoma, is an
nounced. The bride is a daughter
Of Mr.. aud Mrs. j. s. Hollenshead
Of Audrain County.
Married, Dec. 81, at high noon.
Mr.. Charles Smith aud Miss Onie
Day. Mrs. Smith is the daugh-
ter of r. l., Day, recently of West
Lick neighborhoOd. They are a
most worthy young couple.
Married, Tuesday evening, at
the home of the brides parents,
two miles northeast of. Mexico, Mr..
Charles Robertson and Mss Mary
E. Spicer, Justice A. b. Cluster
officiating.
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1904-01-07

Bring the old stove to Leslie
Ferris. He will buy them and fix
them up.
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1904-01-07

Rev. g. A. Mitchell of Laplata,
Mo-, was in Mexico Monday on
his way to help in protracted
meeting in Pike Co., near Bowling
Green. Bro. NJ. was looking af-
ter our real estate with a view to-
ward buying, saying he thought
his next move would be to this
city.
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1904-01-07

The last day of the old year,
1908, was one that will long be re-
membered by most people in this
seetion-almost as balmy
as day in May.
But next day we paid for it with a
driving snow from the northwest.
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1904-01-07

Misses Madge and Mary Potts
have returned to Godfrey, ILL.,,
where they are attending school.
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1904-01-07

Aylet Whitney is afflicted with
scarlet fever.
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1904-01-07

G. j. Harrison of Monroe county
is a new settler in the vicinity Of
Skinner.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-03-18
ST. PATRICK'S DAY HERE
RUSSTAN FLAGS WAVED.
nrouo- Rc7icscs PUadc-SonS Of
ireland Dine.

.s.v,- Mcclellan Yesterday devoted hours of
-. .,-e and much % his energy 10 aiding IN the
l..,.--arfo1 ~ ST. Fatrclfs Day He was re-
-ss5 rv cheers 10y thousands Of Irishmen
- he appeared iu the great parade Of the
A.. and WHOM be arrived in the evening az the
- ~ ,ra Friendly Sons Of St Patrick at
.-,.,----i-,'e. and when ne reviewed the Irish
--,,r-tae-e at the Grand Central Palace. Mem
- M the Ancient order of Hibernians. the
r.. national Club and kindred Irish societies
sr.-e greed that tae Mayor could have done no
-,o-s -a honor ,het~ patron saint except raising
80 s-sor far on the CITY He'll an old custom
nov forbidden by Law.
The Navc,'s example was followed ly many
..bs- officials of the city government. Many
49, of deuqrtrnerts left their offices early in
- ee+avrlro- n take part ia The parade. and
- ~ rf-e clerks .n the departments were not
f.,y rafirE their chiefs. Even Controller GroUt
ksF fis desk o-uaTreuted with green hags. with
! i--+la g-een toy policeman keeping them com
-, e-J nearly an the clerks in The Finance
bsr-s-+.--a1f wore bits Of green.
r -er-7-yl bic feature OF the parade was the
.,.,r-ie,i,r- 1f miniature Russian flags by many
- .be Irish on foot or driving in carriages
'7-bie sian was regarded hy many as demon
St-s.f-r- Irrauf's fricudliUeSs 10 Russia because
80 was fighting against country with which
agnrlanl IS allied.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-03-18
ANOTHER SHIP BLOWN UP
BUT FOUR OF CREUy SAYED
Russian Torpedo Boat Destroyer
Runs on Nine at Port Arthur.

The Russian torpedo boat destroyer Skorri
was blown up at PORT Arthur on Wednesday
by striking an mplaced mine. Only four
men of the crew were saved.
A letter from Port Arthur received in Che
Foo saws that the Russian garrison at Port
Arthur consists Of only $500 men. 1t ia
confirmed that the Liao-Tuug Peninsula has
been mined.
The Russians at Noukden, both civilians
and military men. fear that General Ma VII
force China into the war.
General Linevitch has inspected the de-
fences at New-Chwang. and the garrison there
has been increased. II is said, however, tha5
it is believed the japanese landing will ba
down the LiaO-Tung Peninsula.
General Kuropatkin viii move the Russian
headquarters in the Far East from Moukdeu
to. Iiao-Yang, which is a better placs
strategically.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-03-18
HOIST CONFEDERATE FLAG.
Students of Clemenson College Clash with a
Northern Commandant.

'A-.r-fa Ca March 17.-NNhile the college band
-,Ir,r1 Dixie the i've hundred students 81 The
,.rarneuerr college o. South Carolina. with heads
uncovered lowered r1o United States haE from
The earnola on the campus or Tuesday and raised
n large Confederate flag in its stead. Tho com
,,-srEart who is a Northeruer lowered The nag
r,aro-. this order could Pc obeyed d" flag vas
taken down and hidden. and although several stu
dents were arrested they would not tell where u was
rls.cd Tho next day tho fag was again raised.
and tro rpmmardaut ordered II lowered. The stu
dents would not lower the flag al the command
ants order nor allow him 20 lower it, Finally
the carnrlaudaut addressed the boys, saying.
u don't blame sou for honorinE the haG your
fathers and grandfathers fought FOR. Three cheers
for the flag 90 the Coufederacv ~ the South
The cheers were given with vim. in which the
minister she faculty and the women Joined heartily
CrufuliI@, he said.
But the South proved that ther" was only one
aag In 1885 Boys there's use talking, We have the
greatest fax Or She face % the earth to-day and
nov 7 want the band 10 PLAY Dixie while We
lower tho stars and BARS and then To play The
star SpauRltI Banner while We raise the stars
and Stripes. a.,
After ihl- the students lowered the Gag. and with
cheers aEafn raised the stars and Stripes. tien-
-usru College was founded hy Senator BENJAMIN
Tslnuu "a bile be was Governor.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-03-18
NE4RER THE FIGHTING.
KurOpdtkiu W'W Make His Head.
quarters at Lao Yang.

Ifao-Yang, March 1T.-GeneraI KuropatkIn
has teIegraphed to General Linevitch who is
temporarily commanding the NIanchurian army.
as follows.
salute you in the ulidst os the troops whom
YOU command May Cod assist YOU to overcou1e
the most arduoUs portion Of your task T shall
be happy % find you NJ the head Of the troops
the Emperor has graCiOusly iDtrusted to me
7 trust YOU will not leave them so long as the
principal danger threatens for the troops have
full confidence in YOU
General Linevitch Is busy inspecting the milf
tary posts and newly constructed fortifications
al Yin-KOw and elsewhere in South Afanchurfa
The weather is changeabIe. Snow sI,.aIIs and
severe frost prevail Troops are still concentrate
ing here and are forming guerilla detachnents.
Prices have risen enormously.
The first headquarters Of the Manchurian army
after General KurOpatkin's arrival viii be here.
the general having selected this place instead
of MOukden, whence to direct operations. Liao-
Yang is ten miles west Of the main line OF The
railroad. with which il Is connected by a SOUR.
which will be finished by the time General
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-03-18
RUSSIANS FEAR GEN. M1.
Think He Hill Force China Into
the UGr.

New-Chwang March LIT is apparent that
both civil and military st-ategists and tbs
diplomats at Moukden appreherd a collision
with the Chinese. probably fearing that the in
Craasing number oC their small bands OF scouts
operating between the LiaO River and the Great
Wall are the sUrest Instruments for their en-
taDslenent I'm a conflict particularly as thIs
zone IS In the nature Of a no mans land on ac-
count Of having been abandoned by the powers
and also because thp Chinese Jurisdiction is IN
competent Russians able 10 judge profess to
regard General Mas attitude as dangerous to
the peace OF Russia and china.
The patriarchiaI General Iiuevitch. who was
accompanied by General Kondra tonovitch. after
n survey yesterday Of New-Chwans and It's de-
fences. which had been prepared for his in
spectiOn. returned to his command at Lao
Yang He also visited Kiao-C Chow and points
affecting the protection Of the general coast and
the holding of the zone along the main lire OK
the railroad opposite New-Chwa1s. Though
discIaimfnE any apprehension OF the Japaness
landing here. the authorities are satisfied TO
have foreigners understand that the Russians
are prepared for any local emergency. The ar
rival of an additional battery Of artillery and
also 15O scouts to-day is considered significant
OF coming events.
The foreign nanaE gers ~ the Shanhaf- Evrqu-
New-Chwang Railway dep-eCete the baSeless
reports 20 the effect that the line between
Kuang- Chang-Tsu and Newt C'hVa7g is about 10
ness TO convey the New-Chwang star 10 Kuang-
ChanE-TSu.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-03-18
DESTROYER LOST.
1nOfHer Russian Vessel Strikes q
Mine at Port arthur.

Che-Fo0. March 17.-whfle entering Port Ar
thur Yesterday. the 10Th inst, the Russian tor
pedo boat destroyer SkorrI struck an unplaced
mine and was blown up. Four OF the crew wers
saved.
A Ietter from Port Arthur says that the gar
rison there consists Of $500 men,
Viceroy Alexieff. IN dispatch. confirms pre-
vious accounts OF the damage done 70 Port Ar
thur during the bombardment OF March 10. bus
says the story OF a great fire IN Port Arthur Is
a tase fabrication
Warnings have been received here confrmins
previous reports to the effect that the Russians
have laid mines along the Liao-TOng peninsula
and that neutral vessels are obliged 70 show
their colors five kilometres off shore and awats
a Russian pilot
A dispatch from LIoyd's agent at New
Chwang says:
Port Arthur will he open between March p
and 30. and steamers have been chartered for
spring shipments. The reports that NeW-
Chwang will be attacked shortly are untrue and
there is truth In the statement that the Rus
slams are trying TO lay mines abreast OF ths
fort. Business is going on as usual. and NJ.
Crosse of the civil administration. is doing all
I'm his power to further the trade interests os
both Chinese and foreigners
The American and British residents insist thaa
warships should be stationed here but there
ere no signs of any trouble. japanese troops
viii probably land IN KiaO-Chou Bay and cut OF
the main line at Tashi-Chiao. southeast Of New
ChWang-
The United States cruiser Cincinnati. just ar
rived from Chemulpo reports everything quiet.
with no news from the front. At the request of
Minister Allen the cruiser brought two former
Corean officers who had left Corea in conse-
quence Of thetr friendship for Russia.
The dispatch IN which IIoyd's agent at New
Chwsng is quoted as saying that Port Arthur
viii be open between March - and 80 probably
means that the river at New-Chwaug viii -
free from ice between March - and 30 and that
communication with Port Arthur by sea viii
then be reOpened.