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The San Francisco call., 1904-07-03
GIRL TRAMP
IN JAIL AGAIN
Butte Officers Arrest Miss
Morrison on a Charge of
Robbing Her BenefactreSs
ADMITS STEALING GUN
Female "Hobo" Says She
Took Weapon to Enable
Her to Help Companion
Special Dispatch to The Call.


BUTTE. July 2.-Jessie Morrison,
hobo girl. was lodged in Jail to-day by
Sheriff Quinn on d charge of robbing
Mrs. Lucy de Raguish. who befriended
Miss Morrison at the time she was first
arrested in this city in company with
Ed Grant, a former convict from Ore
gon. Miss Morrison, attired in pair
of overalls, which she stubbornly re-
fused to exchange for skirts, when
arrested, said:
I don't see what they want to put
me in jail again for. stole the gun all
right from Mrs. de Raguish, because I
proposed to hold somebody UP If me
and mypal, Ed Grant, got hard pressed.
Grant wants to settle down and he dis
likes 10 see me carry a gun. Say" she
continued, Il had lots of fun with the
Billings officers. who nabbed us as We
got off the brakebeams. When 1 was
taken in I had a IS gold piece and
kept it under my tongue all the time.
They searched me five times, but never
found it and didn't know 1 was girl
till one of the gang in Jail noticed my
finger nails and peached on me-"
Miss Morrison said she had been
tramping around the country since she
was II years old, her jaunt taking her
to Alaska. California and through all
the Northwestern States. She say she
is II years old.
Miss Morrison is the cellmate of
Mrs. Lizzie Morrison, charged with the
murder of James Finnegan last week
The girl hobo says her mother killed
her father the same way as Mrs. Nor
rison is said to have killed Finnegan.
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BODY OF MURDERED MAN
Is FOUND ON RIVER BANK
His Money by Two Strangers,
Who Are Missing.

SEATTLE. July 2.-Mail advices
from Nome tell of the finding of the
body OF an old man on May % hidden
among the willows on the Oviakaket
River. The skull was badly crushed.
The body was dressed in underclothes
and wrapped in blankets. 1t is be-
lieved TO be that of w. S. Evans. who
came TO Valdes on the steamer with
two young men who were without
funds. Evans was defraying all the
expenses and it is supposed from the
evidence that he was murdered for his
money. Evans is said to have a son
living in Los Angeles.
The San Francisco call., 1904-07-03
BARTLETT
SPRINGS.

BARTLETT does not guarantee to
cure all the ills that humanity is
heir to. but thousands of people have
been benefited by the use of Bartlett
Water and many cured.
If you would improve your health,
and have a grand good time, come to
Bartlett Springs, where there is a
resident physician. a manager of
amusements and competent masseurs.
Housekeeping cottages, So 90 to
s6 90 per week.
Send for a booklet that will tell you
all about Bartlett.
Write J. E. McMAHAN, Bartlett
Springs. Cal. or call at Sutter St,
San Francisco.
The San Francisco call., 1904-07-03
Woods Guilty of MansIaughter.

WOODLAND, July 2.-The jury in
the Woods murder case returned a
verdict of manslaughter at noon to-
day. The jury was out forty-eight
hours. The verdict was a compro-
mise, two or three jurors having first
held out for acquittal. Woods ron
February 20 shot Verne Rogers in the
hills of Capay Valley.
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SHASTA COUNTY ASSESSOR
RAISES PROPERTY VALUES
Assessment Roll Shows the Greatest
Increase Ever Made I'm
One Year.

REDDING, July 2.-The report of
Assessor r. z. Collins shows an in
crease Of s1.I32.2zS on the valuations
Of property this year over that of last
II IS the greatest gain ever made In
one year, in the history of Shasta
County and was brought about prin-
cipally by Assessor Collins raising the
valuation Of railroad property by
nearly nalf a million dollars and the
land holdings OF Thomas B. Walker a
quarter OF a million dollars.
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ouarryman Is Accidentally killed.

Los ANGELES, July 2.-While en-
gagged in blasting out rock in the quar-
ries at Chatsworth Park for the Gov
ernment harbor at San Pedro Friday
Florentine Marin was killed and ter
ribly mutilated- Marin was STOPPING
over, inspecting a drill hole, when a
huge bowlder became dislodged from
the face Of the mountain and fell on
his back. cutting him in two.
The San Francisco call., 1904-07-03

Il AKEPORT AND BARTLETT SPRINGS
ASTAGE LINE-Hopland to Bartlett Springs.
via Lakeport, carrying passengers for Lakeport
and Bartlett Springs Stages connect with
trains at Hopland. Leave Hopland at 1890
arrive at LakeDort at $3.50: arrive at Bartlett
Springs at I:30. New 6-horse 14-passenger
tourist wagons. with all the most modern I'M
provemcuts Passengers for Lakeport or Bart
lett Springs call for tickets BY Bartlett springs
stage Line. Tickets can be purchased at ofnca
OF California n. ". Ry.. $50 Market ST. o.
- MILLER q HOWARD. Props
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nAMpnErr. .Hor apRrmaa

In Sierra Nevada Mountains. Sierra County
5000 feet elevation Are beautifully located
At the head OF the great Sierra Valley, 30
miles long by miles wide. surrounding which
Is the great primeval forest OF pine and dr. A
specially Is made of the table. The hot springs
are uuequaled for the cure OF rheumatism
gcut. liver and kidney complaints and all blood
and skin diseases Rates for room and board
SI1 to Sf2 Per week Round trip from san
Francisco to springs via Boca. $14 90. Stage
daily except Sunday. connecting with D. N
train from San Francisco
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RETURN LIMIT, sEPTE1DER 30. 1904.
TAKE BOAT AT TIBURoH EE8RX.
Ticket Ofhce, $50 Market ST. (Chronicls
buildinzO and Tiburon Ferry. foot OF Market
St General Office Mutual Life Building. San
some and California sts., San Francisco.
JAS L. FRAZIER. r. x RYAN
Gen Manager. Gen Pass. Agent
The San Francisco call., 1904-07-03

BANKRUPT ENGINEER.-Alla G.
EDDY, a locomotive engineer of this
city. filed petition in insolvency yes
terday in the United States District
Court His liabilities are s444 and he
has no assets.
The San Francisco call., 1904-07-03
INDEPENDENCE LAKE.

Fishing: boats; excellent table; climate per
feet; 10 miles from Truckee. in an unbrolxen
forest. For information inquire at Traveller
office, 30 Montgomery ST.. Peck's Information
Bureau or Mrs. H M. Clemens. Truckee Cal.
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Cattle Tlief send to Penitentiarr.

REDDING, July Prank Lamb
was found guilty of the theft of two
head Of cattle and was sentenced by
Judge c. M. Head to-day to serve
seven years imprisonment at San
Quentin
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L use an
Mineral Springs.
OPEN EVERY DAY ~ TIE YEAH

OEGA EVERY DAX ~ TIL TGA6s
TO WHOM 1T MAY CONCERN: A year and
three months ago L was attacked with that
terrible disease. locomotor ataxia. Power to
balance, stand or even sit down. entirely lost
Two best doctors OF San Francisco and Hot
SPRINGS. Ark. failed to help me- Ny stom-
ach bowels and kidneys failed TO work l had
catarrh OF stomach head and bladder as re-
suit OF the disease; these troubles became
chronic At times my heart would beat like
drum my eyes grew weak. my memory bad.
my nerves wrecked Three months ago went
to Tuscan Springs. What happened since was
a pleasant surprise to me. Drank the waters,
took the baths-after three weeks treatment
stomach bowels, bladder and kidneys IN per-
fect condition. eyesight perfect, nervousness
gone. memory good. After three months treat
nent. walked without a cane. with eyes closed
ana up and down steep hills; am cured OF this
dread disease, now walk with slight limp
rave run stores in seventeen towns OF the
state OF California: am well known In down
town districts Of San Francisco; inquiry there
viii prove truth Of my helpless condition three
months ago Further information. address
LOUIS JACOBS. s Stockton ST.. San Francisco.
Cal
We have hundreds Of testimonials from
others. Send soc in stamps for bottle OF
stomach and catarrh Salts. Round-t trip tickets
At reduced rates. Southern Pacific
TUSCAN MINERAL SPRINGS CORP,
Tuscan. Cal.
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3 Re OCk w Az
WHITNEY HOUSE,

Truciee Cal The leading MOTEL Headquar-
ters for tourists and commercial men Summer
and winter resort. Meal station for pasa=n-
gers. Stage for Lakes Independence ana Web
ber Campbell Hot Springs and Sierravflls
STEWART MCKAY proprietor.
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CALIFORNIA NORTHWESTERN R'Y
IhE PICTuREsQuE RO0Ts OF cALIfoRN,A
ROUND TRIP TICKETS
FOR THE
FOURTH OF JULY ?

Will be sold from SAN FRANCISCO to the
Points Named
AT GREATLY REDUCED RATES. az
Followss
The San Francisco call., 1904-07-03

Springs
Har Mere Distinctive Points That APP
peal TO Those Going to tho Country
Than Any Other Resort

THE VARIETY AND EXCELLENCE
OF THE BATHS AND MINERAL
WATERS; the many amusements-
dancing, swimming, tennis, bowling, GRO
quet, Switchboard, etc; a fine three-piece
orchestra; the shady grounds; electric
lights; good table; plastered rooms;
dairy: livery stable, etc, prove this.
Terms. $1,000 UP.
For booklet and rates address
II. r. DUFFIN, 63S Market ST.,
or CRAIG s. KERR,
Highland Springs, Lake Co., Cal.
The San Francisco call., 1904-07-03

DIR. Q. 9. o'DONNELL'S
M NERAL SPRINGS AT GLEN ELLEN.
IVA the best camping. picnic and pleasure
scTt on the coast. The greatest remedy Tor
lung disease liver and stomach complaints
rheumatism and catarrh in the world: As
miles from s. F. The S. p r. r. and 8. F.
& n. z. X. r give special rates to campers;
80 cottages and tents furnished; rent cheap;
fogs poison oak at the park; mineral
water. boats. bathing and fishing free. Meals
served at Hotel Riverside at reasonable rates.
Inquire of DIR. c. C. O'DONNELL. office
1021H Market ST.. bet Sixth ard Seventh. San
Francisco.
The San Francisco call., 1904-07-03
Saratoga Springs.

Is different mineral springs. Information at
Peck's Bureau. IL Montgomery st, or at J.
MARTENS. Bachelor p. o.. Lake Co., Cal.
The San Francisco call., 1904-07-03
,uurrE suLPKuR sPRrNaa, Yallai,

Cal.-Most accessible springs to San FranciscO;
round trip 81, no stage fare only "a hours
ride: 5 miles from Vallejo: hot. cold and
plunge sulphur baths wonderful cures OF rheu-
matfsrn, neuralgia. eczema kidney, liver and
stomach diseases. Beautiful grounds and lake
for boating and bathing. Dancing pavilion.
New bowling alley and shuttle board Rates
$40 week. including baths Address NAN
IIEI. MADRID. Vallejo. Cal
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La HONDA AND pBscADBRO

Buy your railroad ticket to Redwood city:
a. m train Sd and Townsend and $50 a m.
train from San Jose connect with stages direct
The San Francisco call., 1904-07-03
LYTTON SPRINGS

New management; no staging; depot on
grounds; phone: fare 81 40; TIburon ferry;
rates $40 to SIS week table first class; our
own dairy: hot mineral baths: swimming tank ;
livery: billiards; croquet. Booklet Peck's Bu-
reaU. IL Mop tEomery St. OF BARKER &
The San Francisco call., 1904-07-03
soLID COMFORT Home

Ho FOR CAMP MEEKERl NEW ENGLAND KoMEl
Located In beautiful grove close to the
lake: Ane playground for the children; swings,
crequet, bowling and tennis boating and bath
ing pavlions with pianos fresh fruits in
plenty. Board and lodging only Sc to 81 er
week Address GEORGE HARRISON. Camp
Meeker Sonoma County.
The San Francisco call., 1904-07-03

NORTH szoRn zoTEx--on Tomales
Bay. Good table and accommodations House
gas lighted Prices very reasonable. MRS j.
SHIELDS. Marshalls. Marin County. Cal.
The San Francisco call., 1904-07-03

Menlo Park one hour frora
HnETTyp city. Nine trains daily. Per-
HlHE feet climate: beautiful place;
HVtbt " comfort and quiet: excellent
table.
Address W. j MEREDITH. Mgr. Hoitfs School,
The San Francisco call., 1904-07-03

Hotel del Cazadero-Giant Redwood
Grove; free Camping Hunting fishing, bathing.
boating, dancing livery stable; hrst-class
board. Sausalito ferry; round trip. 50 %. good
six months. Rates. So day, SO to S14 week.
J. j. THIRION. Prop. CazaderO, SOnoma Co,
Cal, or North Shore Railroad. 626 Market St
The San Francisco call., 1904-07-03
AguaCaliente
Springs

We have added many NEW attractions 70
this beautiful and romantic spot; open all the
year round; the nearest Hot Sulphur Springs TO
San Francisco. temperature 115 degrees; no
staging; fare 81 10: sure cure for rheumatism.
different Hot Sulphur Springs: tub and plunge
baths and the largest mineral water swimming
tank in the State. Table and rooms are first
Special rates TO families and half rates to chill
dren. Inquire at Peck's. IL Montgomery st..
Springs. Sonoma County. California
We have erected a stone building. modern
dining room: can seat 400 guests.
The San Francisco call., 1904-07-03
FELDAx sAr;zDY SUNDAY 1xoNDA
TOR THE SUMNER SEASON-SlaciaI Rai2g

EETUEN LIMIT, TuEsDAX, JULY 5,
The San Francisco call., 1904-07-03

Basinl-LnlOn NH Odulp anu Tavern, mfIeV
from Boulder Greek r. r. station. Daily stage.
Family table. Furnished cabins: camping
grounds; IS and $40 per week Under the giant
redwoods; perfect cIimates grand scenery.
ssSEPP'' GRAHAMER. Boulder Creek Cal
The San Francisco call., 1904-07-03
BLUE
HOTEL BEN LOMOND

Now open. For booklet apply to Pecks Bures
IL Montgomery. or s. P. Co, 613 Market
DICKINSON. Prop. Ben Lomond. Cal
The San Francisco call., 1904-07-03
WHO WAITS

RESTFUL STAY IN TINE MOUNTAINS? ?
Invigorating sea breeze, home cooking. fruits
and berries. peaches and cream, deep green
woods Rooms OF tents, 81 per week. Fare
Napa County.
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VlCHY SPRINcs
POINT ARENA HOT SPRINGS

Extensively improved: new hotel: gas light
large dlnns6eIm, ' .easpn9ne asncn aun,ing, nsnns
Personal management. Get booklet, so Mont
goInery street w. A. MCCORMACK, Prop.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1904-06-24

n - r. BOWSER had been read
~ ing and smoking for half an
XVA hour when he laid down his
paper and said:
"Mrs. Bowser, l should like to have a
little talk with you this evening If you
have time"
why, of course I have time" she
replied. Il hope business has not gone
wrong with you"
Not at all. The sight of flowers, the
smell Of the earth, the green grass, re-
mind me Of the country"
Yes" she replied.
"In fact, I've been wishing for the
last week that l had a farm"
Il thought you had something of the
kind on your mind"
Yes. When | think of the glorious
country and the free and Independent
life Of a farr~er l Il hardly hold my
self here in the city. Only this after
noOn while thinking Of the songs of the
bluebirds and the lowing of the kline I
felt like starting right out and buying
a farm"
We'll, if you want to turn farmer
there Is no reason why you shouldn't"
do you mean that you would be
willing for US TO sell out and go to the
country" he asked, with q touch of
excitement in his tones.
'Of curse l would" she replied. eff
you prefer the country to town and the
work Of a farmer to your present occu-
patton 1 shan't raise an objection. Why
should Il"
"And you are in earnestP
Certainly"
"And 1 can buy a FARM"
"YOu can"
Mrs. Bowser, you are one Of the
best little women in all this world,
and if have ever said a word to hurt
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1904-06-24

ST SHALL KEEP BOT THIRTY
your feelings 1 am sorry for it. By
John. but | feel relieved, l just imag-
ined that you would kick up a great
row about it and call me a fool. y
doctor told NE Il few days ago that
life in the country would prOlOng my
years by ut least fifteen, but l thought
you would call him a quack and fling
out about fads. Say, now, but I'm de-
lighted. believe I'll start out tomor-
row and look for Il farm"
Yes. you can. but let us talk n little
mere before q quite make up your
mind. Your i,:ca of getting a farm, az
| understand il. is not altogether to
prolong your life. You could prolong
that, you know. by boarding with some
farmer instead of buying a farm. You
would expect to farm for profit, would
yOu?"
"Of course, and, although l haven't
made very close figures OIL it, I've gone
far enough to be satisfied that l can
do at least $500 a year better than
now"
I'm other words, the songs Of the
robins, the lowing of the kline and the
dreamy drone of the bumblebees are
thrown in free gratis"
Yves" he stammered as he thought
he caught a sarcastic infection of her
voice.
Well, let me have your figures as
far as you've gone. Perhaps your prof
it will be more than you count on.
II you can make a good thing Of this
financially and add fifteen years to
your life at the same time 1t will be
the best move you ever made. lust
give me a few of your estimates"
Mr.. Bowser had no figures on paper,
but he carried a few in his head, and
after a moments thought he said:
L shall keep about thirty cows to
begin with. The sales of milk and
butter from thirty cows ought to be
$50 per cow per year"
Mrs. ROwser dared not smile, and
that was n Of the regular evenings
when the family cat attended a club
on the next block.
That's $500 income alone" said
Mr.. Bowser as he rubbed the top of
his head and gazed at the ceiling.
''Then I figure on having 100 hogs to
sell every fall. I don't exactly know
what price pork brings, but l think /
can safely figure on at least $500
more for pork. There ought TO be at
least twenty calves TO sell every spring.
saying nothing Of lambs and fowls.
My general figures as to the dairy and
live stock give me an income Of about
$1,000 a year"
81 see,' nodded Mrs. Bowser.
. "Then / figure that ] ought to raise
about $1,000 worth Of wheat and $1.20
worth of corr and $1,000 worth of po-
tatoes and other vegetables. The sale
of oats and hay should bring the grand
total of income up to $4,000 a year
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1904-06-24
THE GAZELLE SAILS FOR HOME.
German Cruiser Cheered by American
Sailors as She Leaves the HarbOr.

Newport News, Va. June 2o.-WIth
the homing pennant flying from her
masthead and her band playing the
Star Spangled Banner" the German
cruiser Gazeuc saiied for her native
land last night.
AS the German passed-he training
ship Chesapeake in the harbor. che was
cheered by the men on the American
ships and h cheers were returned by
tht Gazelle's crew. The Gazelle Is
bound direct Cor home. after an ao-
sence Of several years. 4
The Fake sailed several days ago
for st. Thomas and will later sail
around Cape Horn for the Pacific sta
ton. The vineta ana the Panther are
still in port, but viii leave shortly.
The training ship M~onongahela VII
naval cadets abord has arrived and
Joined the Chesapeake. Both ships
will sail this week for New London,
Conn.
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Number of Russian Dead Increases.

Washington, June 20.-The Japa-
nese legation has received the follow
ing cablegram from Toxic:
General Oku reports that the Rus
sian corpses which were buried by US
near Telissu, after the evening of the
18th, amounted to Isis. The corpses
are still being discovered, and it is be-
lieved that the number will be con-
siderably increased. The natives say
that during the engagement, the Rus
SLAMS carried back by railway a large
number of their killed and wounded
while later, when about taking flight,
they burned or buried many corpses
near Huahung Kau The number of
the rifles, guns AMI men captured be-
side those reported Is increasing, but
the total is not yet known"
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1904-06-24
Situation at Port Arthur.

indianapolis, June 10.-The News
has just received a specia: cablegram
from Hector Fuller, its special staff
war correspondent at Che Foo, giving
the : following account of MS release
from Port Arthur and the situation in
side the besieged fortress:
Che Foo. June 20.-After spending
five days in a Russian prison. I was
released and put On board a Chinese
junk and ser to this place. The
stories Of starvation In Port Arthur
spread by the japanese are untrue. as
stores and supplies are constantly ar
irving at the besieged city from Chi
nese ports The japanese blockade
Is ineffective. The garrison consists
Of between fifty and sixty Thousand
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1904-06-24
Squadron Returns to Port.

ST. Petersburg, June 20.-5:06 p. m.
The Vladivostok squadron returned
to port yesterday. The admiralty
has received a long repor. Of Vice
Admiral Bezobrazof's cruise. It does
not mention a bombardmenr of the
Japanese coast.
In view of Admiral Skyrdloff's
statement that the japanese transport
Sado was sunk, the admiralty Is await
ing an explanation of the Toxic tele-
grams saying the Sado was being
towed to port.
The Emperor and the imperial fam
lily left Tsarskoe Se1o for Pethors to-
day.
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v1adivoStOk Squadron Not In the
Korean Strait.

Toxic, June 20.-9 a. m.-The Rus
sian Vladivostok squadron did no
come into the strait Of Korea today.
The suspicion Of their presence there
referred to previously in these dis
patches, was based on the flashing of
searchlights seen off Oki Island last
night. The Japanese made careful
disposition of their warships to. inter
cep the enemy, but when daybreak
came there was no sign of them in the
strait. The weather Is clear. and it
Is believed thu the Russian vessels
have again swung to the north.
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Toxic. June 2O.-3:O0 p. m.-Fur-
Their reports received show that the
blow inflicted by General Oku on the
Russians in the fighting at Telissu
CVafangow) o June Is was more Sc
we're than at first was believed. The
number of Russians killed in this bat
tie will probably exceed two thousand.
and their total loss. including pris-
oners. is estimated at $1,000. The
Japanese losses are less than 1000. or
about one-tenth Of the Russian loss.
Up to June II, General Oku had
buried 1,516 Russian dead. and he re.
ports lat many more dead have been
found.
Chinese who watched the fighting
from the Russian side report that
the Russians removed many dead to
the trains, with their wounded, and
hat they buried or cremated many
corps in the village of Rua Sung Kou
before they retreated.
The number Of prisoners and tro-
phies taken by the Japanese is en-
couraging.
General Oku is not yet able to re-
port the total number of prisoners.
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Negotiations for the Purchase of Cruz
Sers from Argentine.

st. Petersburg. June 20.-2:00 p. m.
1t is now definitely established~that
negotiations for the purchase by Rus
STA of six Argentine cruisers had al
most reached a successful conclusion
when Argentine RAISED the question as
to under what flag they would be
transferred, she being unwilling to sell
direct to a belligerent. The medium
through which the negotiations were
conducted suggested that they be
transferred to Venezuela. Costa RIGA
or Bulgaria, which would turn them
over to Russia, but President Rica re-
jecte1 the proposal, insisting that a
bona fide maritime power should be
the purchaser. Then Turkey began
negotiations through the Argentine
legation at Paris. The result of these
negotiations Is not known.
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Series of Skirmishes at Painting.

Toxic, June go p. MA Japa-
nese Infantry and cavalry patrol, which
was sent out from Takushan OF June
IS. reports having encountered a force
of Russians at Painting, t~hirty-six
miles west OF Stu Yen, and at other
points, AMI the fighting of a series Of
skirmishes. The Russians had fifty
men killed and three men and many
arms captured. The Japanese sus-
tanned six casualties.