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the front 70 the soo O 1904.
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kl possibilities offer
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The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1904-01-08
Wake Land Transfers.

The following transfers of real estate
were recorded yesterday in the Register
of Deeds office:
Bryant Smith, of Wake, to A. w. Good
win, of Wake, two tracts in Swift Creek,
one of 48 acres, the other of 12S acres,
for $1,000.
B. F. Fish, of Wake, to Carrie ]. Ham
ilton, alias Fish and Paul j. Fish, a
tract in Panther Branch, containing 255
acres for love and affection and con-
sideration of one dollar. The land is
known as the w. D. Fish land and is 20
be equally divided between the grantees
according to value.
Allen T. Mitchell, of Wake, t. 3. B.
Steptoe, of Wake, a lot fronting so feet
On the south side of Cannon street in Raj
eigh and extending back lis feet, for $500.
Charles NJ. Bretsch, executor of Mary
Bretsch, of Raleigh, to Catherine De-
boy, a tract of 1876 acres in Houses Creek,
for $476.
H. E. Norris, of Wake, to Oscar Prince.
of Wake, a tract of 105 acres in Holly
Springs township, for $3.50.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1904-01-08
UNDER PRESBYTERIAN CONTROL.
The StatesyiIe Female College Was
Incorporated Here Yesterday.

The Statesville Female College, of States
vile, was Incorporated yesterday by Dr.
j. B. Shearer, of Davidson College; Messrs
A. T. Graham, c. A. Monroe. P. B. Fetzer,
Jethro Rumple, w. R. McLelland. j. H
Hill, William F. Hall and c. NJ. Richards.
The corporation is to conduct a female
school and college in all its branches in
Statesville.
There is no capital stock. the corpora
ton being organized as literary insti-
tuition under the supervision and contro
of the Presbytery of Concord, part OF
the Southern Presbyterian church in the
United States. The membership of the
corporation is to be appointed by the
Presbytery of Concord.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1904-01-08
PERSONALS.

Mr.. John Dawes, of Elm City, after
a visit here, left yesterday for Wilson.
Mr.. H. C. Dockery left yesterday tor
a visit to his home at Rockingham.
Mr.. C. N. Blue, of Aberdeen. was in
the city yesterday.
Rev. Lindan Brigham, of Rockingham
was here yesterday on his way to Chapel
Hill.
Ex-Governor Jarvis arrived in the city
yesterday from Greenviile and is here on
legal business.
Capt. Thomas W. Mason, of Northamp-
ton, is in the city on business.
Mr.. Samuel Berwanger has gone 10
Chase City for short stay.
Mr.. Thos. S. Fuller, after visit to
New York, is back in the city.
Mr.. Lea Watson, of Atlanta, after a
visit to his parents, Mrf. and Mrs. F. A.
Watson, has returned to Atlanta.
Mr.. F. B. Arendell left yesterday for
Wilson on business.
Mr.. L. A. Carr, of Durham, was in the
city yesterday.
Mr.. F. S. Davis, of Wilson. was visi-
ter to Raleigh yesterday.
Mr.. ]. F. McCullen, of Goldstoro, is a
visitor to Raleigh.
Mr.. j. w. McAllister, of Charlotte, is
in the city.
Mr.. r. D. Johnson and H. L. Stevens,
of Warsaw, are in the city.
Mr.. N. NJ. Johnson, of Durham, was in
the city yesterday.
MIR. H. C. Parsons, of Rockingham. was
here yesterday.
Messrs. w. S. Alexander. ]. 3. Pritch-
EFT and ]. Bateman, of Columbia, were
here yesterday.
Mr.. H. E. Burdette, of Charlotte, wa:
at the Park Hotel yesterday.
Mr.. j. R. Donnell, of Greensboro, is a
visitor to Raleigh.
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Greensboro Enterprise.

The Johnson and Watson Company. of
Greensboro. was incorporated here yester-
day by A. A. Johnson, c. S. Watson and
j. M. Hendrix. The capital stock is to
be 100000 and the company began with
s20.50O paid in. It's purpose is to acquire
lands in Greensboro. erect and establish
manufactures. deal in and manufacture
boots and shoes and particularly to ac-
quire the business now carried on by
johnson & Watson, of Greensboro.
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THE HOUSEKEEPING GOODS.

THE HOUSEKEEPING GOODS.
The staple, always wanted goods, goods
that are always worth one hundred cents
on the dollar. Now note the price reduc-
tions and see how thoroughly ~ earnest
we are about making this the most nota-
BILE sale ever held in this section.
Bleached and Unbleached Cottons first.
One case Forest Mill AKA Bleached Cotton,
value Sc. For this special clearance
Sale sc.
One case only, so come early.
All Outing Flannels. Price reduced thus:
SIS pieces 25-in. Outing. To clean up at
once NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.. &c.
The years chance to buy Linens cheap.
Some ten or fifteen pieces of Table '4lnens.
These were left from the big Christmas
trade. Value Use. to close quick
at ..................' QUO.
A BEDSPREAD SALE.
Got some bargains for you here that
you'll be quick to recognize.
SO or 60 1914 White Counterpanes.
Value $3.50. Special price for this
SAFE pa w
BLANKETS AND COMFORTABLES.
Going to try to turn every pair of
blankets, every comfortable into cash
during this sale, and this is how we do it..
All grades of Blankets and Comforts in
the grand sweep-1-3 off. You viii have
to come early.
PRICE SURPRISES FROM THE
DRESS GOODS SECTION.
Black or colored, plain or fancy, they
all join the price cut procession. No stock
in this store has been more carefully gone
oyer. No bargains stand out more proml-
nent.
Some 20 or 25 pieces of 36-ln. plain and
Figured Dress Goods. Value size. To
make quick work they so at...... zoe.
PERHAPS YOU ARE
INTERESTED IN SILKS.
If so then this is emphaticallv your
chance You buy silks during this sale
at the cost of production.
For Evening Dresses-Ncw Crepe de
Chimes in all the light shades. Special
price Observation-Disclosures. soc.
ALL KINDS OF WASH GOODS.
Prints, Ginghams, Percales and in fact
printed cottons of all sorts. at shelf empty
ing prices.
40 or SO pieces Wash Percales-real
value NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.. SIC.
To make quick work they go with the
landslide for Observation-Disclosures. S12c.
ALL KINDS OF WOMEN'S WEAR.
Such as Waists, Petticoats. odd lots of
Undermuslins These have been put into
bargain lots for quick disposal, but sup
pose you read on.
Silk Waists. Wooden Waists and Golf
Sweaters are all price pruned and placed
on the bargain counter
Ladies' Wool Flannel Waists, plain and
twilled, were SITS and $3.50 Mark
ed for this sale 81 90 and $3.50
Blouse Sweaters. Prices were $500,
$500, $500 and $3.50. Now
$500, $3.50. $3.50 and $500.
Silk Waists, China Silk. Taffeta and
Peau de Sole. in colors. black and
white. SO. SO, $3.50 and $3.50
Ladies Black Mercerized Pettlcoats.
Were $l.GO. $1,25, $1.35 and
$50. All in one lot. Your choice
for ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS. SOc.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1904-01-08
IN AND ABOUT THE CITY.

The receipts of tobacco at the ware
houses here have been very small since
tho opening day after the holidays. Prices
show no advance.
A. B. Y. P. U. will be organized at the
Fayetteville Street Baptist church to-
night. The union of the First Baptist
church has disbanded.
New students and former students wis
have been off for the holidays continue
to arrive for the A. and M. College and
the female schools here.
Mr. j. H. Watts, member of the Thomas
Jefferson Memorial Association, is in the
city. The association is planning to print
u series of volumes containing all the
letters and writings of jefferson. 1t will
of the highest value.
Mr.. Jim Harrison, formerly Of this
city, who now represents the Metropolitan
Street Railway, who is here securing men
for conductors and motormen on the
street cars of the New York has sent a
number of young men there.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1904-01-08

for first class butler must come
thoroughly well recommended. Must be
polite, OF good manners, good natured
must thoroughly understand his bust
ness. None others need apply Adj
dress, stating price, Butler-care OF
News and Observer.
1-6-3t
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Two Dollars APIECE.

The County Board of Education met
yesterday in the Office of County Super
intendent Clements. and made an appor-
tionment of $500 per capita for the
schools in this county. The school terms
are expected to average five months this
wear.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1904-01-08
THE WEATHER TO-DAY.

Local forecast for Raleigh and vicinity
to D. m. tonight: Occasional rain; much
warmer.
Local data for Raleigh yesterday: Max
inum temperature, AZ; minimum temper
ature, 80; mean temperature, IS; total
rainfall, trace.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1904-01-08

a STENOGRAPHER AND TYPEWRITER
wants a place. A young man GO years
ODD; experience and good references.
''Stenographer," care News and OBJ
server. 1887
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1904-01-08

fit with all necessary tools and con-
venient water supply. Easy terms.
Apply Brookside Tannery Company
Spring Hope, N. C.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1904-01-08

MERCHANTS AND. FARMERS-NORTl,
Cardinals second crop seed potatoes
are scarce. We have also splendid, war
ranted pure Maine seed. Book orders
now, here. Shipment as wanted. VIM.
Bragaw and Co., Washington, N. G.
1-712t
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1904-01-08

You want Duffy's Iro-Quin in your fam
lily for Chills, Fever, Debility, Rundown
condition. 25 cents box by mail Never
fails to do the work. Try a box. ]. S.
Duffy, Druggist, New Bern, N. c.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1904-01-08

FOR SALE-A BARGAIN IN CANNING
MISUNDERSTANDING for the equip
ment of an up-to-date Canning Factory.
capacity 10000 cans daily. II interest
ed, write Gamer, Lock Box 706, New
Bern, N c. 1-3-10t
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1904-01-08
THE SECRET EXPOSED.

The only successful way of making the
hundreds and thousands shapes and
forms of cream like Dughi makes, is (now,
ladies. don't get angry simply knowing
how and long experience.
DUGHI, of Course
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1904-01-08

WE HAVE SEVERAL GOOD SECOND
hand engines and boilers for sale, rang
ing from five to seventy-five horse-pow-
er. Quick delivery. Raleigh Iron
Works 1S--t {.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1904-01-08

WANTED-USED OR UNUSED. U. S.
and Confederate Postage Stamps, used
prior to 1866. Address Box 4S4, Mt.
Airy. N. C.
1-6-3t-wed. Fri. Sun.
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TO CLEAR THE GARMENT ROOMS.

TO CLEAR THE GARMENT ROOMS.
Reductions here jump from dimes to
dollars. We're ready to stand the loss, for
we consider it wise loss and you get
the benefit.
Eider-down Dressing Sacques, plain and
ripple. crochet edge and satin trimmed
All colors. worth from use. ali the way
to $500. For this sale soc, 75c..
$l.OO. $1.25 and ............. $500
Chfdrens School Goats at one-fourth,
one-third and half prices. Ages 4, 6,
8 and 10 years, for $1.OO. $50
and Observation-Disclosures. SE.OO
Four Tailor-made Suits. sizes "a. SO
and So. Regular $1,000 values. Re-
duced to Observation-Disclosures. S4.SS
Some Cloth and Cheviot Suits. Sizes SO,
3S, 40 and az. marked down from
Sl1 SO to Observation-Disclosures. $500
$1,000, $1S.7S and $4,000 Fancy
Mixtures and Broadcloth Suits. All at
one price NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.. S1E.OU
The handsomer the Suits, the more dol
lars YOU save.
BUSY WEEK FOR
THE NOTION STOCK.
Just line for an item, and every item
a money saver. 80
big special sale on Ladies' Kid Gloves
black, white, gray and brown. All sizes.
$l.OO value. now ................ Toe.
Few sizes and colors in damaged Kid
Gloves-$I.O0 and $3.50 values,
now ..................... SOc.
FINE MILLINERY FOR THIS
CLEARANCE SALE.
Here are some aylshly trimmed Hats
for ladies. January prices are just hall
what they were before. Some of the
handsomest Hats are less than half.
$500, $500. $500 and $1,000
Hats, now for $500, $500. S4.00
and OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES. SOU
$4,000 and $500 Pattern Hats to so
for $1,000 and $500
New Hats every day from the work
room made UP from half price materials
furnish you with the latest style at just
half the price. plus the cost Of making.
New materials and trimmings now sell at
half price.
A SALE OF MEMS GOODS.
And such a sale as only happens at
such time as this when we want to re-
duce stock quickly prior to taking inven-
torv.
Fancy Negligee Shirts Were soc,
now -.......,...... 49,. .''.'.....' E+Sc'
White Negligee Shirts. Were $1.OO,
now Observation-Disclosures. Zoe.
White Pleated Bosom Shirts. Were
81 LOO, now Observation-Disclosures. zoe.
Peyser's Neglgee Shirts. Were 81 90,
now ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS COZ
Peyser's Negligee Shirts. Were $1.25,
now ...........: .-.-........... Soc.
Peyser's Negligee Shirts. Were 81 $50,
now ................ .'..'''.''' DO
Peyser's Negligee Shirts. Were $l.7S,
now NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.. S1.4S
SWEATERS REDUCED.
BATH ROBES REDUCED.
SMOKING JACKETS REDUCED.
ALL SILVER MOUNTED UMBRELLAS
REDUCED.
BARGAINS IN csc. NECKWEAR.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1904-01-08

1919 ACRES OF LAND FOR SALE OR
exchange, for city property. Mrs. L
Stunkel, 403 w. Hargett Street.
12-22-4t-tues&Fri.
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wanted at once. Address ''W. c." care
Daily News, Wilson, N. C.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1904-01-08

FOR SALE CHEAP-COMPLETE SET
secondhand bank fixtures with wickets.
Address H. G. Whitehead, Wilson, N. C.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1904-01-08
A GREAT WEEK OF
UNDERWEAR SELLING.

A GREAT WEEK OF
UNDERWEAR SELLING.
The Winter Underwear stock is to be
cleaned up. All sorts of warm winter
Underwear for men, women and children.
Note the reductions.
Odd sizes in Children's Merino Vests and
Pants. Half price. From SC. to TIC.
Odd sizes in Ladies Wool Vests and
Pants. Were $1.OO, $1.25 and
$I.5O, now HALF PRICE.
Ladies All Wool Union Suits. We're
$500 and $275, now $1.33 and
Ladies OUTSIDE Vests. Were 35 and
6Oc., row ...............25 and SOC.
Ladies' Cotton Ribbed Pants. Were Use.
now .......-....'...... 0OC.
Ladies Bleached Cotton Pants. Were
SOC, now oSc
A BIG SALE OF HOSIERY.
Good Stockings as we sell them are
always worth all you pay for them.
These same Stockings at these sale
prices will tempt you to look ahead
little.
Special reduction in Fancy Hosiery for
Ladies Extra, 15c. Half Hose for
n men ......l....t....... ..,........... 1Oc
MORE BARGAINS FOR YOU.
These are not classified. but they make
mighty interesting reading, and very
economical buying.
SPECIAL.
Renaissance Doylies. Scarfs. Centre
Pieces and Table Covers. quarter off
regular price.
Stamps and Drawn Work Linen, Buffet
Scarfs, Tray Cloths and Table Covers.
Stamped Linen Collar Tops, colors in
blue, rcd, pink, yellow and Nile for 211ac.
each.
White Stamped Linen Tics for. 1715c.
Special Table of Soc. Use. and $1.OO
articles, now OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES. 4Oc.
Consisting of Pictures, Burnt Wood,
Frames, Gibson Plates, Cups and Saucers.
A few of the 1Oc. and Csc articles
left-in Plates Vases, Statues.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1904-01-08

WANTED-A POSITION BY EXPERT
enced young hardwareman. In the
house, on the road or both. Best OF
references. Am a hustler. Do not
mind work. Gross cut" care News
and Observer.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1904-01-08

FOR SALE-TWO MILLION FEET OF
fine saw mill timber at Princeton, n.
c., for sale quick. Address, H. F. Ed
gerton. Kenly, N. c. 1-7-6t
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WANTED-TEN WHITE MEN FOR
light distr buting. Apply, Academy of
Music this friday morning, O'Clock
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TEN CENTS PER LINE
(Six Words to the Line,

NO ADVERTISEMENT TAKEN FOR
LESS THAN rs CENTS. SPECIAL
DISCOUNTS ON EXTENDED ADvER-
Using. RESULTS ASSURED.
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FOR RENT-A SEVEN ROOM COTTAGE
on Hillsboro road, opposite the A. and
M. College. j. NJ. Pickei, Agricultural
Building, Raleigh.
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WANTED-A POSITION IN DRUG
5store, have had Is months experience.
Don't drink, smoke or indulge In any
bad habits. Can furnish good refer
ence Address o Box 1913 Louisburg,
n. c..
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WANTED-TO PURCHASE \ SECOND
hand pool table in good condition. Ad-
dress, Club" care News and Obser
yer.
1-7-3t-thurs. fri sun
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THE SALE NOW GOING ON


Specials in Corset Covers-$2 90 and
So Corset Covers go for.....$ 81 SO
$1.25 and $50 qualities for..... SSc.
6Oc. and S5c. qualities will be closed
lSr '..'..''... .'.''''' $3.50 %ON'
About 100 pairs of Ladies 35c. Pants
lof .............. .....'''''''''.. %oC'
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1904-01-08
Trains Leave Raleigh Dali,
NEW ADVERTISEMENTS.

THE EASTERN LIFE ms. Co-Wash
ington, N. c.
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history notable bargain events b" W"
h or few specials
| he there is he ching npnn of hsvu in
khu he % If tn WI ohynr
DOORS hd tn do
read Mm you not
The Cairo bulletin., 1904-03-03
A RUSSIAN DENIAL.

BY the Associated Press.
st. Petersburg, March Fin a dis
patch to the czar, Viceroy Alexieft
says: Admiral Stark, telegraphing
from Port Arthur today, March 2nd)
says the enemy did not appear off
Port Arthur on either February 2S. 20
or March L. Reconnaissance made
by cruisers and torpedo boats over a
radius of 90 miles from Port Arthur
failed to discover the enemy's yes
sells"
Major General Phung, Aexieff's
chief staff, under date of March End,
tells of Russian patrol having met the
Japanese patrol February 20, eight
miles from Ping Yang, and forcing
them to retreat towards the gates OF
that town. Continuing Plug says:
The presence of our patrols near
Ping Yang caused great alarm and
soon the enemy's sharpshooters man
ned the walls and towers and opened
fire, expecting an attack. According
to the report. our patrols approached
within seven hundred PAGES of the
town, which they found to be sur
rounded by both old and new ram
parts These. however were not yet
occupied by the enemy. and its sup.
posed Japanese have not more than
1000 men in Ping Yang"
The Cairo bulletin., 1904-03-03
DRANK WOOD ALCOHOL
Three Soldiers Dead and Two in
a Serious Condition as
Result

New LonGon, Conn. March Cor
poral Thomas OBri7n and Private
Morris O'Conner and John Reynolds,
members of the Tooth company of
coast artillery stationed at Fort Per
cy, Plumb island. are dead. ana PH-
Yates John Walsh and VIM Harflgan
are confined TO the hospital in ser.
iOus condition They were poison d
by drinking wood alcohol. Flskel Of
the military barber shop, at which
place the men secured the alcohol.
has been arrested, pending an inyes-
tigati0n
According to the story told by non
commissioner officer, the men obtain.
ed a quantity OF liquor Monday in
some manner unknown to the officers
At the post and after it had been
drunk The men desired 10 get anOth =
supply They visited Fiskell's place
10 secure the alcohol Flsken told
them that wood alcohol was a deadly
poison The soldiers seemed to take
this as a Joke and later secured a
quantity of the poison They all
drank of the liquid and in a short
time they were taken sick with the
result stated
The Cairo bulletin., 1904-03-03
BY Associated Press.

BY Associated Press.
London. March 2.-HardIy a word
of news from the seat Of war with
the exception of Russian official dis.
patches, is published here and it now
seems clear that the story of the bonn.
bardment of Port Arthur by the Jap,
anese February 2eth is nothing more
than re-echo of the previous attacks,
From Yin kow comes an unconfirmed
report of 500 bandits armed with mod
ern rifles, having attacked the Rus.
sian post west of Hal Cheng. There
was severe fighting, and both sides
lost heavily, The report Is discredlt.
ed at Yin kow, but IL true, it indi.
Gates the serious danger confronting
Russia in these wellarmed brigand
bandits. According to the Mails &C.
count of this affair six Japanese we're
found among the bandits, who were
killed. This would lend to show the
Japanese are organizing the bands. A
mile and quarter Of the Siberian rail
road, according to Toxic reports, has
been destroyed between VIadivostcck
and Hardin. The Ten Tsin CORE
spondent of the Standard says the
Russians are terrifying strongly points
south Of Mukden.. Thousands OF cool
les are working day and night on the
ramparts and entertainments of Hal
Cheng.
Heartrending stories are appearing
in the English newspapers Of the SUI
ferIrg Of refugees from Port Arthur
on the train journey to European Rus
sia. It Is bitterly cold and there is a
scarcity Of food and Water. Several
children have been suhoeated under
rugs and shawIs with which they were
covered in attempts to keep them
warm. Owing to exposure and exhaus'
ton, an epidemic of influenza has
broken out among the refugees.
The Cairo bulletin., 1904-03-03
Well Armed Chinese Bandits At
lacking Isolated Posts.
STORIES OF GREAT SUFFERING
OF Russian Refugees From Great Cold on
Train Journey to Euro
pean Russia.

portion Of the American press against
Russia
The correction of the original yoic
ing of the Vicksburg incident at Che
mulpo has already effected Russian
public opinion favorably, The report
of Commander Marshall. of the Vicks.
burg, has been communicated to For
eign Minister Lamsdorff by United
States Ambassador Mccormick. and
the formal thanks of the Russian ad,
miralty will be rendered as soon as
a detailed report is received from the
captain of the Variag. Negotiations
have been completed with France
Great Britain and Italy for the repari.
alton of the Russian sailors taken on
board the vessels Of these countries
after the Chemulpo fight, These men
were brought to Oddesa under Rus.
sia's pledge not to allow them to fight
again during continuance OF the
war.
Lieut. Newton, IT, s. ~, who has
obtained permission to observe Rus
sian fleet operations may go to Port
Arthur from London via SueZ. owing
TO the delay which now prevails on
the rrans-Siberian railroad