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The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1904-04-03

prepared 10 support her ally against
Great Britain. IT you strike" declared
AIuravieff. I'VE will strike, too
Two weeks after the war began
calculation had disappeared from
French policy and sympathy for
Russia had suppIanted it. The Russian
fleet in the Red sea was allowed 10 re-
main at the French port of Jobuti in
spite of English and Japanese criti-
cismS until Russia saw fit TO give the
order to sail. Group after group in
parliament affirmed its absolute fideI-
ity to the traditional policy Of the
country. Some went so far as TO sub
scribe literally for the succor OF
wounded and sick Russian soldiers.
The Russo Chinese bank opened sub
scription for the wounded and i'll of
the Russian troops. and within two
weeks $4,000 was at its disposal. The
Partisan press also opened subscrip-
ton with equally good results. Sarah
Bernhardt gave a benefit performance
Red Cross appropriated $4,000 for the
erection Of a hospital in the vicinity
OF the field of operations. Vice
Admiral Bienaime predicted that the
powers would line up against one an
other, France. Germany. and Russia
on one side, the United States, Great
Britain, and Japan on the other.
Therefore cried this high officer Of
the navy. of France, let Us prepare.
But while Frances sympathy for
Russia is strong, il would never lead
to war unless Great Britain should in
tervene. Russia realizes the advant-
age of Frances holding herself aloof.
Independent. Frances voice would
have greater weight in the Balkans,
and materially support Russian rep
reservations. Finally. it should not be
forgotten that a tremendous block OF
Russian securities are held in France,
and the effect of French participation
in the conflict upon their value is at
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1904-04-03

Rockers of that color. The footguards
and grenadiers have bright colored pip
ings and facings on their green coats
some of the Iancers wear blue, and the
cars hussars are brilliant in scarlet
The COssacks wear mostly dark Dloe
or green. But the general effect, the
prevailing tone, is dark green, except
I'm the hot months, when white is tne
leading note.
AS to equipment. a Russian, infantry
man carries thirty rounds Of ammuni-
ton in his belt, thirty more rounds in
a bandolier hung over his left shoulder
underneath his great coat which rs car
ried there done up in a roll. and final
reserve supply OF ammunition. consist
ing of thirty rounds. carried in a pouch
which hangs from a strap running over
the left shoulder and attached 10 the
belt. From the right shoulder IS stls-
pended his waterproof kit bag, and on
top of the KIT bag is an aluminium
water bottle holding a pint and half.
To the great coat is strapped a pair Of
boots and an aluminium mess dish. Be
sides this every six men carry among
them the materials for a tent which
viii properly shelter them. so that it
may easily be seen that the Russian
soldier is considerable of weight car
rier. at5
The medical and surgical departments
Of the Russian army are finely devel-
oped There are six large and more
than 600 smaller hospitals regularly
connected with the army. besides a
much larger number of smaller laZaret-
tos. There are more than 1900 surgeons
in the army on a peace footing. and
most of them are men of advanced
training and high standing in their pro-
fessiOn. The hospitals and surgeons in
charge are supplied by the state with
the latest and most improved apparatus
for carrying Oh their work in the best
possible manner during the necessary
Inconvenience and hardships of an ac-
tive campaign. The drugs for medical
use are prepared for the army medical
depart nent in the form of tabloids,
with the active principles accurately
dosed and put UP by the latest machin-
cry, and the bandages and dressings
are prepared and sent out in sterilized
bundles from the state factories. which
are the admiration Of all the medical
men who have seen them.
The present Russian army. as an or
ganization, is only about thirty years
old. 1t was established by the imperial
ukase of January. 1874, by which the
whole male pulation OF the empire.
with the exception of certain outlying
districts, is made liable TO military ser
vice, from the beginning Of the twenty
I first to the end OF the forty-third year.
OF this time. the first five years are
spent in the standing army and the re-
msinder in the militia. IN every year
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1904-04-03


lhI HAT is just cause of war? 4
wv gross violation by one nation OF
the rights of another. Just how
gross this must De cannot be laid down
There are no fixed rules for determin-
ing whether in specific instance war
IS Justiiia Die. The nations involved
must decide. Occasionally the arous-
ing OF strong national animosities forces
hostilities over a dispute which i'm it.
self - not serious enough TO Justify an
armed conflict.
But are not the relations OF nations
governed by definite code of inter-
national law
To some degree. But the code" is by
no means definite. Certain agreements
nave been entered into between nations
10 govern international procedure. But
there are numerous points not touched
upon in these conventions In certain
relations custom has become so fixed
as To assume the dignity of law. In
Sener1l, however. international law
may be said to be extremely flexible.
England, for instance. is governed BY
one code in dealing with Frarce and
by another in ! Ealing with Turkey.
Ar0-theFe any general rules govern
in the conduct OF war?
Yes. II is assumed that war is waEed
between governments by authorized
persons, and is not waged against the
passive Inhabitants of a country: that
the smallest amount of injury consist
ent with the necessities of war is TO be
inflicted and that hOstilities are to be
conducted as humanely as possible.
Have any detailed regulations been
agreed to?
These matters have been discussed
at several international conferences ard
agreements have been reached on many
int h.
important conferences have been those
OF Paris, Of st. Petersburg. OF Geneva,
OF BRUSSELS and Of The Hague
What did the declaration of Paris
involve?
BY the declaration Of Paris in 1856
It was agreed that privsteering should
be abolished; that an enemy's goods.
excepting contra band of war. cannot be
acaptured on a neutral vessel that a
tpeutrais goods on an enemy's vessel
pre- not liable 10 seizure. and that block
AIDES 10 be binding must be effective:
that is. maintained by a force sufficient
20 prevent access 10 the enemy's port
What was the Geneva convention
This provided for the amelioration
OF the condition Of the sick and wound
ed Of armies i'm the field" BY it's pro-
visions wounded or sick soldiers are TO
be cared for when they fall into the
enemy's hands. ambulances and hos
pitfalls are regarded as neutral, and 50
are not subject 10 attack or capture.
aud persons in the medical service have
The privileges of neItrlls a red cross
on a white ground is made the badge
OF neutrality.
What was agreed 10 at The Hague
conference?
The agreement then entered into COW
crs a large number OF details 1t pro
Nides. for instance, that prisoners Of
war are 10 retain all their property
save their arms. horses and military
papers; that poisoned bullets and pro-
5ectiles inhicting unnecessary injury are
not 10 be used, that warning be given
before the bombardment Of a town, and
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1904-04-03

TOXIC. March 20-The striking fea-
ture OF the opening Of the diet
was that the ceremony progressed
both within and without the houses of
parliament in unbroken silence. But
FOR the words Of the emperor himself.
this national event, at the time Of a
great historic crisis. was a perform
ance In Dantomime. There were no
other speaking parts no chorus. Both
princes and populsce expressed their
Neneratiou for their sovereign by dumb
respect. infinitely more impressive
than professional music. cheers or
booming cannon. II was silence so
eloquent that il clothed each move
ment of the mikado with mystery. The
public progress OF other monarchs
would have been the excuse FOR noisy
demonstrations. Especially is this true
of the time when nation is at war.
At the approach Of other monarchs
there would have been roars of cheers.
warning words of command. the "a =
tie OF muskets presented in salute the
strains Of the national anthem-but to-
day the entrance Of the emperor into
the chamber was announced only by a
silence SO solemn that il could be felt
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1904-04-03

there are more than million recruits
reach the age of military service The
law makes many exceptions among
those who are liable to service. and in
ordinary years not more than a quarter
of a million. and. perhaps. not that
many, actually join the colors, the rest
going directly into the militia. Educa-
ton is one Of the qualities which cut
down the length Of service. According
to the degree of education which he
possesses a young man may have his
term of actual military service reduced
to three. two. or even one year. 1t is
from this class that most of the officers
in the reserve corps or militia are
drawn--H- n H. in Chicago Tribune.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1904-04-03
An Arab Proverb.

Man is four:
The man who knows not and knows
not he knows not, he is a fool-shun
him.
The man who knows not and knows
he knows not. he is simple-teach him
The man who knows and knows not
he knows, he is asleep-wake him
The man VINO knows. and knows that
he knows, he is wise-fOllow him.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1904-04-03
The Main Question.
CChicago Post)

Chicago Post)
Somebody wants to see you, sir said
the office boy.
Did you get his name, jimmy
No, sir"
You've been guilty Of 8 serious over
sight. Jimmy.
He said he wanted TO see you'
But that's comparatively unirnportant
Jimmy The main question is, do I want
to see him."
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1904-11-09

WAS III the cotton COM
X press the next morning watch
HA J ing the gang Of negro hands
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1904-11-09

iron they are a-shippin'. It's fer ware
houses full O. wheat all over the south
an west. They've got to trust some
body long'enough to git the stuff trans
ferred"
There was silence for 4 moment
Hillyer looked as if he were on the
verge of 4 nervous collapse. u don't
know what TO do." lie said in q plain
tive voice, land we've jest got to act
.'Oh, if you feel uncertain about it."
said Buckley. why not simply ask
your bankers in New Orleans to make
q cash transfer and wire you when it
IS closed:"
"Of course gasped Hillyer. THAT'S
the very thing. I'll run up to the tele-
graph office
George followed him to the door and
detained him in the sunshine on the
aidewalk. Is there anything wrong,
Mr.. Hillyer?' he questioned in much
concern.
For moment the Old mar gave him
an almost frantic stare,
81 know you think In crazy" be
said. "but l can't be cali:: when so
much is at stake. It seems to me.
George, that ef this ching falls through
without gain I'm lost forever. No;
don't stop nc. III tell you every
thing after awhile. Tut them felleGs
off the track; tell 'em anything. 1t
amt none O Their business nohow."
"I actually believe the old mans of
his nut a little, George said kenner.
-sDon't you think so. Lib?''
How 90 I llnow?" said Hanks, rous-
7ng himself from the contemplation Of
some matter Of his own.
That's g fact retortcd the cotton
buyer Couldn't expect one cracked
man to judge the case Of another
George went to his desk, obviously to
write letter, but he did not so to
work. He was, indeed, much con-
cerned ever the conduct Of his en-
ployer. And then thrill Of horror ran
through him. Perhaps Hillyer had
been specuiating reckless!y and was on
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1904-11-09

E~EEAT afternoon the merchant
I I | was calmer; his step was light
! / and bis eye shone with subtle
triumph.
Il reckon you ort to ,be sorter chip
per-" jim Kenner remarked as he sat
looking ct him in mild wonder. You've
made a fortune out O that ceal. HaTe
YOU figured on it yit?'
''Some," Eillyer smiled.
"That means me an Hanks amt
a-goin' to be let into the secret Ken
ner laughed. Lib, amt me an you
pretty fools to set around here takin'
in a few nickels an dimes when them
two is jerkin' in Doodle from every
pint O. the compass? AS fur as I'm
concerned, I'm a salaried man an got
10 Wall street aims, but ef. I was a
hardened speculator like youfTd crawl
in hole"
Hanks stood Up over the stove and
then moved to Georges desk:and lean
ed On it.
Listen, everybody; Lbs goi1' to
speak," said Kenncr, with a grin.
The roor vas quiet. Outside the
compress was Groaning. There was a
ringing Of hammer and anvil as the
negroes beat out the iron ties and ad-
justed the iron buckles. Hanks leaned
closer to George. He had way OF
making brief disclosures to Buckley
that lie made to no one else. II ne
had heard a word that had passed in
the Office no one could have told IT
from his manner. George" he said
in his drawing tone. Il don't exactly
like the way Bob is throwin' away
money adyertisin' in the newspaper.
That sort O. pace will ruin any man
alive
did you ever!!' exclaimed kcnner.
''What on earth has Bob an MS ad-
vcrtisin' got 10 Go with certGi2 mem
bers O this gang maxim sudden
fortune? By gad, eff Lib was standin'
at the gates g paradise an he seed
al acquaintance O. his on the way in,
he'd ak I'm to stop an give i'm q chaw
o. tobacco
Hanks face did not alter; his cyelids
did not flicker He was waiting for
George to reply. But Buckley was
Quietly laughing over his ledger.
"I was loo,ain' over his books this
mornin'," said Hanks, obliyious even to
Georges mcrriment. Hes paid that
trifin' galoct that runs the County Re
porter SD in the last month fer that
half page I'D. that comes out once
week. It'll ruin anybody en- the face
O the earth"
"Look here, Lib" and henncr rose
and touched Hanks on the arm; ''yo're
as:creen as'Ggourd. vine when it comes
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the verge Ct ruin And to such an ex-
tent did this fear lay hold of his mind
that he found himself all at once tax
ing the most gloomy view Of the affair.
Perhaps the old man had allowed his
broad sympathies to draw him into
heavy Endorsements for other people
until his entire business depended on
| the outcome of the venture in wheat.
Perhaps-Gecrge's heart sank lower
perhaps ell the wheat in question was
under heavy mortgage at that very
moment, and it was for that reason
Eillyer doubted a; prompt payment.
! Presently Hillyer came back, his face
haggard, his manner still highly nerv-
Gus.
"I sent the order to our bankers" he
said, and then he sat down at his desk.
George, closely watching him, saw him
draw a sheet of paper to him and dip
a pen in the ink we'll, but he did not
write. Kenner went out to the COM
press on hearing the gang OF negroes
loudly laughing ct some m!shaD, and
Hanks slouchc,.. after him. Hillyer
/ looked about .lc room and Observed
that he and C Gorge were alone, but he
said nothing. Half an hour passed,
then telegram came. The old man
took it With quiverins fingers and
opened 1t. 1t fell 1uttering to his feet.
The gray head went down. George
signed for the telegram and sent the
boy away.
"What is it" be asked his employer,
a cold fear over him.
Hillyer looked up. Jacobs & Co.
want thirty days" he groaned. "Georg,
I felt it comm. It's Gods sign to me.
I'm 4 damned soul. Lynn Hambrlght
is at the throne directing my over
throw. This thing settles me. I met
his old mother up the street yesterday.
She looked me right in the face and
did rot speak. I knowed then that
something was going to happen"
George could say nothing at ell. He
laid his hand on the old mans shoul-
der, but finally removed it and went
back to his desk. Surely Eillyer was
losing his mind. After all, what man
could keep his mental balance under
the pressure that had been on him all
those years?
George, I'm in an awful fix" The
merchant rose to his feet and stood
near his clerk.
whats wrong, Mr.. Hillyer? Can /
help your
Nothing car help me if we lose on
this DEAL" said the old man.
But how can you lose on it at the
price you paid and the present mar
ket?" Buckley questioned, now de-
termined to try to get at the cause OF
the old mans trouble. The merchant
hung his head for moment, and then
he said, Come back to yore room,
George; I don't want them fellers to
come in while I'm talking. I see I've
got to tell you everything"
Wonderinsly Buckley followed him
back to the chcerless room. Hllfyer
sank on the edge Of the bed and sat
with his hands claspcd tightly between
! his knees.
sThe old trouble is at the bottom Of
it." he began husllily, and then be
cleared his throat and went on more
distinctly. "All along have thought,
in oferin' up prayers for pardon, that
I'd beg the Almighty fer signswheth-
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1904-11-09
Our General
Mercantile Department

has been thoroughly looked after and we invite an nspec
ton of our Dry Goods, Fancy Goods Shoe and Clothing
Stocks Our buyer devoted much of his experience this
in looking after the Dress Goods selections and we
can assure our Lady that enabled to please
them not only in Styles prices Our General Dry Goods
was never complete and better bought-GOODS
WELL BOUGHT ARE HALF SOLD.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1904-11-09
Shoes !! Shoes !!

is no need wearing shoe leather running about Tor
footwear when have direct from the factories Shoes
of the best make and which can sell with guarantee
Then we carry nice line of Gents Youths and Boys
Clothing as YOU will be able to any other city This
Department selected with view to STYLE fit and dura
bity.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1904-11-09
Bros,
sum I r, S. @.

We are giving attention to the handling OF Cotton
this season than before, which means that While we
bought more than other firm on the MARKET IS
our purpose to buy still greater quantity rms we can
do unless we pay price and when you bring or ship
tosus vour Cotton the VERY HIGHEST PRICE is AS
SURED
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1904-11-09
Our GROCERY DEPARTMENT PlALREI I MI

Cannot be exceed anywhere and prices defy compe
ton We have always enjoyed fine Clarendon patronage
for which we are grateful and shall strive to continue
omerit the patronage and confidence you give
us,
Yours, &C.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1904-11-09
CHAPTER XIII.

|lHAT afternoon the merchant
1 I 1 was calmer; his step was light
q 4 and his eye shone with subtle
10 +,,i1tr,,nh
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-11-12
CUP FOR AMATEUR TARS.
. III. Kimmelmann Establishes
Brooklyn Y. c. TROPHY.

To make popular the art of navigating. or oruis-
ing on deep water; to develop love OF true sea-
manship In the amateur sailor and 70 encourage
the building and sailing Of small seaworthy yachts
V. H. Kimmelmann- of the Brooklyn Yacht Club
has offered a $500 perpetual challenges cup. 10 be-
known as the Brooklyn Yacht Club Ocean ChaI-
lerge CUP The yachts OF that club raced last
summer for cup offered by sir Thomas Upton
and the race was won by the slooD Little Rhody.
Next year and in future years the challenge cup
will he raced for under the conditions named in
the deed OF gift which accompanies the cup.
The Hampton Roads Yacht Club has offered for
the race of 1905. silver cup as second prize. The
course for the is to be from Gravesend Bay to
Hampton Roads, Va on the arrival OF the yachts
at that port the local club will hold an open regatta
which the visiting yachts will be eligible 10 enter
The conditions named in the deed of gift OF tho
chalIenge cup are much the same as those govern
ing the Upton Cup contest with these additions:
Boats to compete are not 10 their greatest
length forty feet. such measurements to be taken
from the foreside Of the stem 70 the afterside OF
the transom or sternboard The boats must be
TYPE sHbstantally built strongly rigged and prop
coekpits The Combined length Of sR 6 wsts fS1
and aft overhangs shall not exceed 70 per cent
of the boats over all measurement. Bulb keeIs.
metal fins. and balanced rudders are barred. Ths
crew shall not exceed six persons. five OF whom
must De amateurs The master or skipper OF the
Vessel must be member Of the.eIub under whose
oO' may oe CsIIle or De employed IN any capacity
on board a competing vessel An amateur Is defined
livelihood or who has never accepted remunera ton
for sailing or serving on a yacht
The club holding the cup shall be open IN chaY-
lenge at any time but the shall be sailed only
between June l and September / and there shall
not be more than one race in "A season. The course
IS 10 be on the open ocean, clear OF all headands
except that the start and finish may be made in a
port. bay. sound or harbOr. The course shall NOT
be less than ESQ nor more than 800 nautical miles
In length 1t shall be Straightaway passage from
port to port, either the starting finishing line
must be off the Brooklyn Yacht Club IN NeV-York
Harbor, and the course shall be determined
by the club holding the cup. After challenge has
been accepted by the club holding the cup any
other organized yacht club may enter or mora
yachts for the upon its officers agreeing to
observe and maintain the terms and conditions OF
the deed of gift.
Yachts entered for the must carry a COM
plete cruising outfit OF anchors and chains, COM
passes lights lead lines. charts and provisions
sufficient for days A dlngy or tender OF not
less than feet must also be carried