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Amador ledger., 1904-01-01
CREDIT DUE TO SOMEBODY
Where Did We Get the Right %
Borrow In Mathematical

Where did we get the right to boz
row in mathematicsT asked a man
who takes an interest in curious things.
I'VE always pay back-a thing We
sometimes fail to do in other relation
ships in life-but where did we get the
right to borrow in the first instance
Take a simple illustration in subtrac-
ton: The teacher will tell the pupil to
subtract 4,3e2 from 6,421. We put the
problem down after this fashion:
Amador ledger., 1904-01-01

The highest shot tower in the world
Is in Villach, Austria. Bullets from the
upper level fall 249 feet.
Amador ledger., 1904-01-01
Consumption

Salt pork is famous old
fashioned remedy for con-
sumption. EAT plenty of
pork, was the advice to the
consumptivc 50 and 100
years ago.
Salt pork is good if a man
can stomach it. The idea
behind il is that fat is the
food the consumptive needs
most.
Scott sElnulsionisthemo
cra method of feeding fat to
thc conSumptive. Pork is too
rou 5h for sensitive stomachs.
SCOTS Emulsion is the most
Fci leu Oh IatS, especially
prepared for easy digestion.
Feeding him fat in this
way, which is often the only
way, is half the battle, but
Scott's Emulsion does more
than that. There is some
thing about the combination
of cod liver oil and hypophos-
phiteS in SCOTS Emulsion
that puts new life into the
weak parts and has a special
action on the diseased lungs.
Amador ledger., 1904-01-01

Some people are slow, but sure, but
It's different with clocks.-Philadelph
Record.
Amador ledger., 1904-01-01

short ot have been price during
taking, : AN ODD AND END SALE
The San Francisco call., 1904-11-01
LONE TREE HILL ATTACKED.
Japanese Turn Artillery Upon Emf
nence Captured by the Enemy.

MUKDEN. Oct. 31.-From an early
hour this morning there has been a
heavy bombardment of Poutiloff Clone
Tree) Hill by the Japanese. Large
masses of Japanese were moving east
ward during October 20 and Octo-
Der 80.
After several days of quietness big
guns commenced booming to the south
east last night, continuing until early
this morning. Fighting has taken
place between accommodating parties,
the japanese having crossed the
Shakhe River toward the southeast.
A big battle is expected this week,
which, unless successful for the Rus
slams, probably will be the last under
the present arrangement. A COM
piete reorganization of the army is
now under way.
The japanese have occupied a rocky
promontory south of Slndiapu and also
the hills southeast of Koutiatze. The
positions along the line are strongly
fortified with redoubts, wire entangle-
ments, bitches and pitfalls and also
mines in some places. The fortifica-
tions are arranged in double tiers. The
positions, especially on the plain. are
extremely well masked. On Saturday,
through telescopes, the Russians OBJ
served a movement of the Japanese
eastward, and, judging by the dust, 1t
must have been a heavy force.
The northern slopes of the hills held
by General Zaroubaeiffs corps re-
senble the home of cave dwellers. All
the slopes are pierced with caves.
which are warm and comfortable for
soldiers at night. General Oganoff-
ski has for a fortnight been living In
a cleft of a rock.
In the battle of Shakhe River one
Russian corps alone lost 273 officers
and 7150 men.
The Japanese on October IA sent
one division and half from Port Ar
thur to Laoyang. Kuropatkin's army
Is now inferio. in numbers to Oyama's
and expects an attack Immediately.
The San Francisco call., 1904-11-01
STONES CURE
Due TO RADIUM
Secret of the Charm Worn
by the Indians in Mexico
Is at Last Ascertained
FAITH IN ITS POWERS
Natives Have Long Regarded
1t as Foe to Diseases,
Not Knowing the Reason
FAITH IN ITS POWERS
speci=i Dispatch to Tn. Call.

AUSTIN, Texas, Oct a1-The mys-
terry Of the miracle stone," which for
many years, and, in fact, for probably
untold centuries, has been regarded
with awe and interest by the inhabi-
tants of a remote mountain region in
the Sierra Madres, in the western
part Of the State OF Chihuahua. Mex
leo, has been solved. When the first
Americans entered that region many
years ago they found that the Indians
there wore a small piece OF a peculiar
stone, which was attached to a thong
around their necks. The Indians as
cribed miraculous healing powers to
the stone. They claimed that it was a
sure cure for rheumatism and all
chronic diseases of the body. 1t had
no power, they asserted, in fevers or
sicknesses Of that character.
AS an evidence OF the truth Of this
belief the Indians pointed out that no
one who had worn the stone had died
from the diseases which they claimed
1t cured Many Americans were con-
vinced of the wonderful powers Of the
stone by the cures which they saw 1t
perform, and there is now hardly an
American in the mining camps of that
region who does not carry a piece of
the stone around with him in his
pocket IA s&
Scientific men, who were told from
time to time of this wonderful stone.
ridiculed the idea that it possessed any
curative properties. They claimed that
it was a superstitious idea which had
been handed down from generation to
generation by the Indians.
A short time ago several pieces Of the
stone, which is found in considerable
quantities in the mountains, were OBJ
tained by mineralogist of an inquir-
ing turn of mind and taken to the City
Of Mexico, where they were analyzed.
They were found to possess radio
active properties of very high degree.
Some of these specimens emitted a
brilliant light when placed in contact
with a metal substance. and when thus
placed under water the light was in
tense In its brilliancy.
1t is now admitted by the scientists
who have investigated the matter that
the cures alleged to have been per-
formed oy this peculiar stone were
probably genuine and that it's curative
properties lie in the rare element which
1t contains.
The San Francisco call., 1904-11-01
sLAvs ON THE DEFENSIVE.
Kuropatlxin Must Fight Hard to Hold
His Positions.

MUKDEN, Oct. 31.-The japanese
army is rapidly being reinforced and
IT is expected that the new troops will
shortly number from 10000 to 60,-
600. This greatly complicates the
problem confronting the Russian COM
mander. The whole energies of the
Russians must be devoted to holding
their positions, unless they can bring
I'D large reinforcements speedily.
Even in that case the situation prom
.ises to become increasingly difficult.
The Japanese fortifications already
are far too strong, supported as they
are bv siege guns and rapid fire pieces,
to be carried by frontal assault. Pos
sibly these fortifications might yield
to a turning movement, which would
force the Japanese to retire, but this
would. require a great superiority In
numbers, for the Russians must hold
their center with force at least equal
to that Of the Japanese in order to
prevent the latter cutting through and
seyering the communications of the
former.
Two battalions returning early on
the morning of October 20 from the
banks of the Shakhe River came un-
der the fire from Japanese twelve-inch
guns. several shells falling in the Rus
sian ranks, doing considerable dam
age. One man was rendered deaf and
dumb, but otherwise uninjured. and
another was thrown into a ditch and
buried alive. A number were killed.
simultaneously with the attack on
Sinchinpu on October 80 the japanese
assaulted the position held by the
Morshansky regiment close by. but
were repulsed.
A cannonade against Poutilof
Clone Tree) Hill has been in prog
ress since the night of October 80,
without effect.
On Sunday night there was a rifle
and artillery fire from the Japanese
The San Francisco call., 1904-11-01

ST. PETERSBURG, Nov. 4 (S:o5
a. m.)-Everything indicates that both
the japanese and Russian armies south
of Mukden are ready for the resump-
ton of hostIlities. Indeed, fighting has
already begun
General Kuropatkin reports that the
+ Japanese have received reinforcements
from the south of Fengwangcheng.
Their concentration seems to have been
accomplished and they are ready to
resume the offensive, both east and
west Of the railroad. There is no Off
-cial estimate of the strength of the
Japanese reinforcements, but corfe-
spondents place it at from 10000 to
80, 900. 1t is believed that the japanese
force has been very largely augmented
both from Port Arthur, where an en-
gineering siege has been beguni and
Japan, whence 1t is understood every
available man is being drafted.
It seems assured that the Japanese
will be able to meet General Kuropat-
kin on almost IT, not quite an equal
numerical footing. The mere fact
that they are again threaten
ing. double fianking indicates Field
Marshal Oyania's confidence In
the. suficiency of the force at
his disposal 1t is believed here that
the second battle on the Shakhe River
will prove to be as much bigger and
more serious than the first as the first
was more serious than the battle of
Liaoyang.
General Kuropatkin is confronted by
an exceedingly difficult problem. He
is pitted against a japanese force
stronger, even despite its recent losses,
than that which opposed the southern
advance. II Kuropatkin succeeds in
checking or even breaking the Japan
ese formation it will open. large posi-
biifties for the brief remainder of the
years campaign. On the other hand,
a Russian reverse now would render
the position exceedingly critical.
The dispatches indicate the resump-
tien Of fighting on both extremities OF
the Russian front.
= On the night Of October 80 the jap
anese attacked the Russian entrench-
nrents east of Sinchinpu, but were re-
pulsed, though the bombardment con-
tinued throughout the night. The Jap
anese advance has also begun against
the Russian positions at Tunganon, a
mile and half north of Bentsiaputze,
where they encountered a heavy Rus
sian FIRE Thus it appears that the Jap
anese are becoming aggressive along
the whole front, from Bentsiaputze, on
the extreme east, to Sinchinpu, which
is west Of the Shal1he River, where
that stream bends. southwark after
crossing the railroad. This probably
constitutes the extreme. Russian west,
making the battle front about the same
as when General KuropatKin began his
southern movement. ;!
The San Francisco call., 1904-11-01
OYAMA is REINFORCED.
Concentrating His Armies for an OF.
fensiye Movement.

concentrating HIS armies Tor an Of
fensive Movement.
ST. PETERSBURG, Oct. 31.-General
Sakharoff in a dispatch to the general
staff dated to-day said:
"a Japanese attack on the Russian
intrenchments north Of Sinchinpu on
October 80 was repulsed. The Japanese
artillery commenced the bombardment
of eight positions at about 10 o'clock
at night and kept it UP until o'clock
this morning. A Japanese advance
against the Russians near the village
of Tungo was discovered last night and
was met by the Russian artillery. The
health of the troops is good"
A dispatch from General Kuropatkin,
dated October 80, announces signifi-
cant movement of Japanese from the
west eastward. The Japanese are re-
ceiving reinforcements from the south
and southeast, and are evidently con-
centrating for an offensive movement.
The weather is fine, but cold during the
nights.
The San Francisco call., 1904-11-01

for Morning for Afuornoon
tSunday excepted tSunday only
Saturday only Monday only
tsI0Ds At all stations on Sunday
The San Francisco call., 1904-11-01
Japanese Begin Fierce Attack
on The Positions Of The Fol
Heavy Reinf0rCementS Reach the
Armies Of Marquis Oyanla.

along the whole Russian front. Rus
sian sharpshooters were worrying the
Japanese considerably at night.
The San Francisco call., 1904-11-01
LATEST WORD FROM STOESSEI.
lron-Hearted Commander Reports
Earlier Japanese Attacks.

E1trHcE OdptItzSc AttdCkS.
ST. PETERSBURG, Oct. S1.-A tele-
gram from General Stoessel, dated Oc-
tober IL. constitutes the latest official
news from Port Arthur. The general
then announced that the Russians had
repulsed japanese attack on the forts
north and northeast of Port Arthur on
October 16 with heavy loss to the as
sailants. General Stoessel also asked
for the blessing of the Emperor and
Empress.
In a telegram dated October IA Gen
eral Stoessel said:
The enemy, with 11-inch guns, keeps
up severe fire, bombarding the forti-
flcations on the north and northeast
front on the east of the railroad and
in the interior of the fortress stimuli
taneously. They are approaching our
forts by means of trenches, their farth-
est advance being in the vicinity of a
fort situated south of the village of
Utsiafau, necessitating the greatest
caution by our gun and rife fire and
gallant sorties by our sharpshooters.
Our troops, am happy to report to
your Majesty, continue the fight hero
ically despite the fatigue and priva-
tions. We ask for your blessing and
for that of the Empress"
In the later telegram, dated October
II, General Stoessel. said:
Yesterday, at about IN the after
noon, the Japanese commenced furi-
Gus bombardment of the forts and for
tifications. A particularly severe fire
was directed against the north front
near the railroad, the japanese having
advanced along the railroad to the viii
lage. Of Palitchouan with field artillery.
Our artillery and sharpshooters re-
pulsed the attack. The fighting ended
at o'clock, but the usual lombard
ment continued all night long. The
Japanese sustained considerable loss. -
The San Francisco call., 1904-11-01
WARS COST TO JAPAN.
Heavy Addition to the Tax Burden of
the Islanders

TOXIC, Oct. H.-Preliminary esti-
mates of the budget covering January,
year commencing in April next have
been completed and will be submitted
to the Diet at its meeting on November
%. The war expenses are estimated at
1856, 100000 and the ordinary expenses ar
100000. 1t is proposed to provide for
the war expenses by increasing the tax
alton by $45, 100000, by retrenching from
the advance expenses and the suspen-
sion of public works by the amount of
$4,000, 900 and to raise the balance. $780,
00O 200, by loans.
The San Francisco call., 1904-11-01
Medart Patent Pulley Co. Receives
Gold Medal.

ST. LOUIS. Oct. 31.-The Medart Pat
ent Pulley Co.. ST. Louis, have received
the highest award (gold medaD at the
Worlds Fair for their display of trans
mission machinery, viz: Wood, wrought
rim and cast iron pulleys. shafting.
hangers, pillow blocks, friction clutches.
rope transmission, gearing. etc. They
operated daily devices showing the vari-
Gus methods of transmitting power.
The San Francisco call., 1904-11-01
Monster Fleet at Gibraltar.

LONDON, Oct. 31.-The press is Of
ficially informed that the British
naval force now at Gibraltar is COM
posed of fourteen battleships, thirteen
first-class armored and other cruis-
ers and strong fotiila Of torpedo
boat destroyers.
The San Francisco call., 1904-11-01
King Edwards Kindly Act.

LONDON, Oct. 31.-King Edward.
who is taking warm interest in the
victims of the Russian attack on Brit
ish fishermen in the North Sea, has
sent Sir Frederick Treves, the royal
surgeon in. ordinary. to superintend an
operation that Is to be performed on
Boatswain Hoggart of the steam
trawler Crane.
The San Francisco call., 1904-11-01
Coal for the Baltic Fleet.

LAS PALMAS, Oct. 31.-The Ham
burg g-American line steamships Cas-
talia, Mecklenberg and Dirtmund, the
British steamships Aberlour, Tapton
and Gamaner and the German steam
ship Asia, all laden with coal for the
Russian Baltic squadron, have sailed.
the German steamship for She Gamer
oons and the British vessels in the di-
rection of Reunion.
The San Francisco call., 1904-11-01
CHINA STRIKES AT RUSSIA.

Sends loops 10 EnIOrce the Neutrai'
ity of Shanhaikwan.
LONDON, Nov. Under date OF
October 81 the Daily Telegraph's cor
respondent at Tientsin says:
"The Chinese Government formally
declared itself against any further In
fringements of neutrality in the dis
patch of supplies to beligerents and
in this connection has sent troops to
Shanhaikwan. This is a serious blow
to Russia, which is now without open
ports in the East"
The San Francisco call., 1904-11-01
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The San Francisco call., 1904-11-01
SMELLING PAGoDA HILL.

Japanese shells are daily breaking on
Pagoda Hill, which is the most conspic-
uous in the Russian position, and in
front of which the Chinese villagers re-
main in their homes, indicating that by
some prearrangement with the Japan
ese their homes will not be. shelled by
the latter.
The Russian forces are disposed so
as to meet the disposition of the Jap
anese armies. The present plan of
Russian operations apparently has not
been influenced by the promotion to the
position of OF commander in chief of
General Kuropatkin, who remains with
his army in the field.
The present cold weather has inf1u-
enced many Chinese to return to the
fields, with the object of rescuing their
remaining crops. The exodus of Chi
nese villagers from the region west of
the railway continues, but the pressure
on Mukden has been relieved by the
return home of families who had be-
come unduly alarmed.
In many districts the houses are dis
appearing, owing to the fact that wood
of which they were composed has been,
or is being, removed for use as fuel In
the graveyards the trees have been
felled and used for the purposes of fuel,
the making of Notifications or the
building of bridges.
The San Francisco call., 1904-11-01

AS THEY
ADVANCE
Armies Prepare
for Possible
Defeat.
Novel Situation
Southwark Of
Mukden.

MUKDEN, Oct. 31-The manifesto
tions Of the Japanese in their center.
which converges at a point where the
plain meets the hills, have attained the
greatest Importance. These manifesto
tions are being fully met by the Rus
slams, so that the situation at this point
of the prospective battlefield II now
one of the greatest interest and appre-
hension.
At the present moment the trenches
on both sides are crowded with troops,
and at many places the japanese and
Russians are within hailing distance.
At the isolated hill Of Manalon, on the
plain, where the Russians ten days ago
captured fourteen guns and bayoneted
800 japanese, the rival forces are only
500 PAGES apart
The situation is perhaps the most re-
markabIe in military annals. Two arm
les, each with the other as an objec-
tive, are approaching while construct
ing siege works, the making of which
both sides are accelerating, each morn
ing revealing the work done over night
to the observation stations on every
hilltop.
The japanese after their disaster at
Manalon Hill retaliated on October q
by turning the Russians from pyra-
midal hill opposite Fenchiapu, seven
miles to the east. The Russian position
was commanded from three directions,
and it's defenders withstood loss of so
per cent from artillery fire on the aft
ernoon OF the 9th before they were
forced out by the Japanese infantry at
night. The Japanese abandoned the
position Immediately after 1t was taken.
This event does not equal in Importance
the capture of Manalon Hill. The Japa-
nese. who are posted on a similar hill
to the south, appear now to have most
determined designs to retrieve the posi-
tion they abandoned.
RUSSIANS FEAR A SURPRISE.
Last night there was the heaviest
bombardment of the week from the
Russian batteries, and the Russians
are seemingly apprehensive of crucial
surprise This bombardment was ac-
companied by continuous rifle fire,
while the infantry advanced by means
of quick intrenching at intervals of a
few hundred feet under cover of dark
ness
The outcome of this activity is
tense vigilance along the entire extend
ed front This tension, taken in con-
nection with the reported reinforce
ment of the Japanese by one and a
half divisions from Port Arthur, is
likely to precipitate a great battle
within a few days. The combatants.
however, apparently are not disinclined
to winter in their present positions, as
the forces have adopted system of
winter housing in the field.
From their immense bivouacs both
armies calmly behold one another and
are able to distinguish one another's
entrenching gangs as they drop their
tools when relieved. These observa-
tions are made from points of vantage
Immediately outside the range of the
artillery, which is intermittent in its
practice against the principal emf
nences.
SMELLING PAGODA HILL.
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Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1904-03-16

Of EnglandY'
mo, no. Not because they hate Eng.
land as Louis does, but because they
love France better than Louis, and to
save her they must even risk to ruin
him. There is more than one French
king at stake-there is dynasty!
These are not the middle ages, mon
sieur. In these days the peoples are
awaking. France, if she lives, must
open her eyes. These men tell you OF
would jolt her wide awake. They
would have her smiths and her plow-
men stop their toll to listen across the
seas--to hear the guns of people who
would not be oppressed. to see royal
mercenaries driven into the sea Just
by people like them. Then their muir
muir would be a roar. They would say,
So can we do also! Then the corrupt
court would stand terror stricken And
then at last there would be an end of
the Selling of titles, of the elegant Dish
ops and the painted countesses. France
would put on purity again, and her
king and her mobiles would rule justly,
and poverty would not stalk every
where. These mobiles of which speak
are loyal. monsieur. They love first
France and then their king"
Gentlemen" rose Jarrat's voice, .the
hogpen is just below. VIII you come