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Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1904-12-17
DouDs.

Douds, Dec. 12.-At the regular
meeting of the Starlight lodge, No $50
K. of p, held Thursday night, the fol-
lowing officers We're elected: George
Wiley, 9. c.. w. E. Cowan, v. c.; j.
N. Morrow, President; J. A. Sloan, M
Harryman, NJ. F.; Jno. Walker. M. Ex.;
Chas. Benning, NJ, A.; John Edwards
l. g.; Clyde Findlay, o. q.
About one and one-half inches OF
snow fell here Sunday afternoon, the
temperature falling to Ia degrees above
zero.
A Christmas tree and entertainment
will be given by the Sunday school at
the church on Christmas eve An in
teresting program will be rendered
Mr.. and Mrs John Quickenden and
daughter, Of Fairfield. visited on Sun
day with Mr.. and Mrs. e. o. Hedrick.
Mr.. and Mrs. j. M. Morrow visited
with friends in Ottumwa last Friday.
Married, at Keosauqua, on Wednes-
day, Dec. Z, Rev. Ingham officiating, o.
A. HOFFMAN to Miss Flora Brown, both
Of this place. Also on same date. B. j.
Lawson to Miss Mamie Biggs, of OF
tunwa, Rev. Sponsler officiating. Both
happy couples have the best wishes of
their many friends.
Thomas Moore has purchased the
residence property of Mrs, Frank Hud-
son in Leando, and Earl F'indlay has
bought the j. F. Klinchan property in
the same town.
Mr.. and Mrs Earl Findlay, of La
Crosse, Wis, have moved to the prop
erty purchased in Leando and will
make that place their future home.
II. L. Ratcliff goes to Des Moines to-
day to attend the annual meeting of
the Coal Operators association of
Iowa. It Is expected that importat
questions will, bA settled at this meet
Ing.
The horse sale Saturday was at
segdad by q large crowd.
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BLOOMFIELD.

Bloomfield. Dec. IA. - Mrs. and
Mrs. Chas. Eichelberger have re-
turned from Minnesota where they
have made their home during the past
few years and are visiting at the home
OF Mr.. Eichelberger's parents. Mr.. and
Mrs. William Eichelberger. They will
spend the remainder of the winter in
Iowa dividing their time between rel
atives In this city and Bonaparte, the
later being the home of Mrs. Eichel-
berger's parents.
William Burgy Of Marengo, spent
Sunday In the city visiting his broth
er-in-law DR.. A. M. Ford.
Mr.. and Mrs. Otto Barnhart Of
Pueblo, Colo. former residents of this
city are visiting the parents of the lat
ter, Mr.. and Mrs. w. W. Rawlings.
Major 7. d. Doke left Tuesday for
Des Moines to attend q meeting of the
directors of the state fair.
Miss Mabel Swift left Monday for
Ottumwa where she has accepted a
position.
The 13 year old son of Mr.. and Mrs.
R. O. Portoff who reside FIVE miles
northeast of the city suffered pain
full accident on Saturday by thrusting
one Of the teeth of a large harrow
through his foot. The boy in trying
to raise the implement let it fall, caus-
ing the injury.
Miss Helen Davies left Tuesday aft
ernoon for Chicago to spend a few
days shopping before going to Cincin-
natl, Ohio, to spend the holidays as
the guest of friends.
Mrs. Albert Walthers OF Davenport
formerly OF this city, has arrived to
spend Christmas with her parents,
Mr.. and Mrs. J. X. Warrington.
/, Chapter B. P. e. o. society met on
Monday evening with Mrs. J. M. John.
son at the Teed house. The meeting
being an anniversary occasion the prin-
cipal feature of the program consisted
of letters received from absent mem
bers. Those who responded to the re-
quest for a letter were Mrs. Park
Findley, Beloit. Kans.; Mrs. Emma
Stansberry. West Grove; Mrs. ]. A..
Rominger. st. Paul; Mrs. Phil. Fl. Pal
mer, Kokomo, Ind; Mrs. M. F. Broad
well, Hedrick,; Mrs. A. II, Shelton.
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OTTUMwA PROOF

Mrs. Elizabeth Bowen, Of iol ClaYa
ton avenue, says: II fourd Doan'd
Kidney Pills most valuable aid for
dispelling aching pains, through thu
kidneys. Even walking little fast
caused the pains in my loins to bed
come excruciating. poan's HldpWl
Pills which procured at Will T. SaFN
gents drug store was the 5trst nsd1N
Ing relief. My back has not hnrt ND
since using them. have told my la62
friends how good and reliable DoAns0
KIDNEY Pills are, and WIN continue ID
do SO. for know the user Of them viii
not be disappointed Ia ACQUIRING ths
expected results"
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BIRD EYE.

Bird Eye, Dec. 14-Miss Verna Plow-
man opened the winter term of school
here last Monday.
Joe Elsensohn was business caller
in this vicinity Friday.
Ray Pool was absent from school
several days last week on account Of
sore throat.
N. Breckenridge and Geo. seitz took
dinner here on Saturday.
James Ogilbee and family departed
Thursday for California for the benefit
of their daughters health.
Mr.. Harper, Of Fairfield, made a
business trip through here few days
ago.
Will Heger's new barn is most com.
pleted.
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- PILLS.
ForSaeby Deas Pce50c Foster burn Co. Buffalo, hIPfop

two weeks to spend the remainder Of
the winter.
N. B. Holloway was at Cedar Tnes-
day.
]. M. Ryan is able to look after his
store again after an illness OF about
three weeks.
Mr.. and Mrs. j. w. Shahan, OF Abba,
went to Chillicothe Saturday to VISIT
Mr. and Mrs. Bellman.
Evangelist Claude F. Witty, Of Mar
shalltown, will commence protracted
meetings at the church OF Christ this
evening, to which the general public 10
invited
Mrs. June Findley who has BEEN
very i'll, is reported as slightly i'm.
proved at this time.
Frank Drew. OF Fremont, was III
town Tuesday visiting his mother, Mira
Samuel Hayes.
R. B. jaeger has leased his farm on
Bluff Creek to Wylie Berry who has
been living on the w. r. lager farm.
and will move his family to town some
time this winter.
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LEBANON.

!. Lebanon. Dec. IL. Mrs. i1awar;l
Robertson and children Of AGAR Biz
:nsnGharl Visited the parents OF the
CORNER. Mr. and Mrs. Clark Johnston
on Monday.
Rev. Gilbert Of Cantril was caller
III town on Wednesday.
Jesee Davis and Glen Wilson were
business callers in Cantril on Wednes.
day.
olies Ten Eyke of Pulaski was a
.Aller IN town on Wednesday.
John Roller and wife and daugh-
ter Emma visited at the home Of Mrs.
aaron Van OK and also at the home
.kaMrs. Nora Gurnsey on Friday.
David Warner and wife was q call.
" IN Milton on Friday.
Mrs. Mike Sadler is quite Ill at the
present time.
Mrs. M y. snider and daughter
Bessie were shopping In Milton on
Saturday.
Lewis Conner was a caller In Floris
and his sister Irene accompanied him
home on Sunday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Elm of West Point are
visiting their daughter Mrs. Barnes.
Mr.. Tifter and daughter of Burling.
ton visited their daughter and sister
Mrs. Anderson, last Tuesday. The
daughter left for home on Friday. Mr.
Tiffer remained for q more extended
visit.
DR.. ]. e. Gurnsey reports baby boy
at the home of Mr.. and Mrs. Wesley
Brewer on Friday.
Eugene Harrison was business
visitor in Cantril on Monday.
Mr.. Lewis and Nellie Conner spent
Sunday with Miss Della Downing OF
Chequest.
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CHARLTON.

Charlton, Dec. 14.-Stock Agent j.
D. Hardin left yesterday morning on a
business trip to Lincoln, Neb.
Mesdames j. P. Borg, Eric Johnson
and Misses Alma Clay, Anna and
Amanda Westling will entertain the
Concordia society Friday evening in
the basement of the Swedish church.
The proceeds will go for the benefit of
the new public library.
Col. H. w. Ham delivered his COM
ical lecture last evening, THE Snolly-
gester in Politics." The colonel proved
himself to be an able speaker and his
lecture was right to the point
Mr.. and Mrs. Ben Ridgars, of Ring
gold county are visiting here with re-
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LOViLIA.

/ Lovflia, Dec. IA. - B. P. Cashier of
Abba was caller here on Monday
evening.
Mr.. Law of Charlton was social
caller here on Sunday evening.
Miss Alice Van Skiyer Of Abba
spent the Sabbath with her mother at
this place.
Lon Lemonds and wife are the proud
parents of a son who took up his abode
with them on Friday.
The congregation of the Methodist
Episcopal church will have an old
fashioned Christmas tree at their
church on Saturday evening December
"a. Everybody invited.
Annabel Cashier called on Abba
friends on Monday evening".
A sweet little girl came to bless the
home o. Mr.. and Mrs. Oscar Conwell
on last Thursday
The Baptist meeting closed on Sun
day evening after successful meet
ing of four weeks.
Jerry Wilcox was an Abba caller on
Monday.
F. L.. Wing and E. E. Miner enter
tanned their women friends at the
Bernhard home. All report a grand
time.
Miss Gertie Hibbets the post
mistress at this place is on the sick
list at the present time.
George Bonifield of Knoxville called
on his sister Mrs. J. NJ. Kennedy last
weke.
Miss Nellie Forrest returned to
Kirksyille. Mo-, after weeks visit at
home.
Miss Isabella Devereaux is quite i'll
at the present time.
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coLUM RIA.

Columbia, Dec. 14.-Preaching at
Columbia next Sunday will be in the
morning.
c. w. Olney is on the sick list.
Mrs. Jane Gardner and her daughter
May are both sick again.
7. H. SHIELDS has been very sick
but is a little better at this time.
Bert Carmen attended the teachers
meeting at Blakesburg Saturday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Will Roberts and Miss
Mabel Gustavason start this evening
for Nashville. Tenn, to spend the
winter.
Rev Monkman is holding revival
meetings at Columbia.
: VIII Stedghill and Walter Gardner
were in Ottumwa Friday.
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KILRoURNE.

Kilbourne, Dec. 14.-Bess Porter
visited in Keosauqua the latter part of
last week.
Miss Jennie HOFFMAN, of Douds, Wis
tied over Sunday with her friends,
Grace and Bess Porter. of this place.
Howe Morrison of Bonaparte, was
a caller in town Saturday.
Mrs. G. w. Gilbert and Luther
Plowman spent Saturday in Douds.
Roy Anderson shipped carload of
baled. hay from this place one day this
week.
Mrs. Margaret stong, of Douds,
spent several days last week with Mrs.
G. A. Stong.
Sam Gilbert was business visitor
at Douds-Leando Saturday.
Anna Reatherford, of Fairfield, is
visiting this week at home.
Ethel Towne commenced a winter
term Of school at White school house
Monday.
Gilbert Bros. are saving wood for
Geo. Gilbert and Billy Wilson this
week.
Sam Altman of Eldon visited A. w.
Porter's recently.
Irwin Crane and wife left for their
home in Atwood Monday morning.
Chas. Crane and son Will, were
Salem visitors Monday.
H. H. Skinner and wife of Stock
port, visited Dick Skinner Sunday.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1904-12-17

The Anal outcome Is either dreadso
diabetes or fatal Bright's DiseasAa
Nothing can, cure the sufferer at AMI
stage except q medicine thAt cures tho
kidneys.
There is one remedy which nsvs1
fails to cure sick kidneys--Doan's KIDD
ney Pills This specific helps tho kidd
neye to take out all the kidney pols4
ons It's effects are lasting. Hundred1
of cures have been made by Doan'a
Kidney Pills In this city. ana many
grateful people testify. Here's end
home case. "
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Saturday as to necessitatc the sum
moning of DR.. Stanton.
M. John and family attended the
wedding feast Of the formers sister,
Wednesday of last week.
Joe Poush and Grace Benway were
Charlton callers on Saturday last.
Grover Nine of Charlton visited last
week In and near Norwood.
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HEDRIck.

Hedrick, Dec. 14.-Ernest Johnson,
of Winfield, is visiting at r. o. Hen
RVS.
Mr.. and Mrs. John Alderman were in
Sigourney yesterday.
Mr.. and Mrs. G.. w. Scott, Of Des
Moines, are visiting relatives in town.
I. Dudgeon, of Farson, was In town
Monday on business.
H. w. Warren, w. d. Martin and l..
L. Bowlin were in SigQurney yesterday
on business.
F. R. GambeH, Of Linby, was in town
yesterday on business.
Joseph Darner is still very Ill.
Mrs. F. B. Houghton, Paul and Earl
Houghton have returned home after a
short visit with relatives at Woodruff.
Ill.
Mrs Ellen Hagan left last evening
for an indefinite stay with her daugh-
ter, Mrs. William Norton, at Barstow.
CAL
F. w. Heidenreich,, of Iowa Falls,
was in town Monday on business.
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latiyes near Freedom. their former
horne.
Smoke Noxal Club cigars, &c.
i. Scott Rodgers, OF Lucas, was a
business caller in the city Tuesday.
Mira. Anna Hanson of WOODBURY.,
came last evening for visit with rela-
tipes.
Mr.. and Mrs. John Davis left yester-
day fer q visit with relatives at Leon.
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News of
:
:. Southern Iowa


annual bazaar In the Hotel Estlack
Saturday and was we'll attended.
The Courier now is the daily for this
place, reaching here a few hours after
publication on the Wabash at sos p,
III.
Mrs. p. A. Neal is very sick and not
expected to live with cancer Of the
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1904-05-17
10 visit New Mexico.

A special Pullman has left Chicago
with several members OF the Chicago
board Of trade and prominent society
women OF the city for New Mexico to
be the guests Of William II. Bartlett
who owns ranch In northern Colfax
county. comprising 210 square miles,
situated thirty miles from the nearest
railroad. Mr.. Bartlett has built q
handsome and commodious residence
on his land and constructed a fine
wagon road for automobiles and car.
riagcs twenty-five miles long, as well
as thirty.fve miles OF telephone line
for his private use. Among the guests
on the car are Noel s. Mum and Fred
Norton. Norman Bartlett Is with the
part, as-is also George P. Merrick, a
prominent Chicago lawyer The Miss
es Eddy ami Ward are also among
Mr. Bartlett's guests. The party Will
probably visit Las Vegas. Nj
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1904-05-17
Pasturage In
New McxicO|

The Kansas Land and Cattle Com,
pany. organized by John Tod OF Maple
Hill, Kansas. and Frank Law, Of Fol
som, are buying immense quantities
of pasturage land In New Mexico. This
company has holdings of some $4,000
acres in the Panhandle country near
Bovlna on syndicate lands. and it has
lin the last year placed land scrip that
costthem an average OF So an acre up.
On no less than 100000 acres III gov
lernment land III one solid body near
Folsom IN Union county. Wherever
| their scrip surrounded patented lands
owned by other persons. II has bought
1.-THE holders out at very liberal fig
ures. Thus the company owns its
lands absolutely and Is enclosing 1t
with first class five wire fence.
So far It has no cattle upon II.
but will doubtlessly stake advantage
of the extremely low price Or cattle
and stock II. These lands comprise
what Is the cream Of western cattle
lands There Is water in abupdance
and shelter Is good and the range is
not mountainous enough SO that any
Iof It is too rough for grazing. II is
extremely well grassed and there is
plenty Of browsing. What the result
will be in Union county is a question
4 for II will keep ont small settlers
who would otherwise occupy these
lands, but at the same time win bring
into the tax collectors books of I'm
ion county this many acres OF gov.
ernment land that under other circum-
stances would never be returned for
taxation.
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Run On Raton Bank.

Last Wednesday, morning 4 ruin was
started on the First National bank Of
Ration. Depositors came demanding
their money, but Cashier Blackwell
soon satisfied them by showing them
$4,000 In cash In the vault, and the
run soon ceased. Il is yet unknown
how the run started or who gave out
reports that would start such an ec-
tion. Mr.. Blackwell would like very
much 70 secure evidence that would
lead TO the cause Of the temporary
run. The First National bank Of Ra-
ton Is considered one of the strongest
financial institutions In New Mexico.
The run on Wednesday will not affect
the bank In the least.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1904-05-17
Sunday in The Slerras

II was a pleasant day as all days
are 10 the mountain lover among his
heaYsn kissing hills.
Robbins chirped, blue Jays screamed,
Wrens chartered lnusicially as we two
went down the woodland trail mount.
Cd on more Or less trlisty beasts bound
for The lO,OoO-foot summit The fresh
breeze blew stronger as we ascendeI.
When near the first high shoulder OF
the hill We glanced backward and
simultaneously made exclamation as
We caught the sight OF Elk mountain
soaring against the blue, bis placid
brow completely capped with new
fallen snow.
Yet upward we kept our way get.
ting new inspiration at each advance
as the view widened on every side EN-
bracing the lofty range on the west,
the deeply furrowed canyons sfrom
which gather the waters OF the Gallin.
as both north and south, the great
gorge OF Porvenir canyon across which
rises. the massive bulk Of Hermit peak,
AMI of beyond, the plains and mesas
that reach farther than the limit 81
vision. Then when the summit Is
gained at length, % cap the climax Of
grandeur there CLEANS against the far
western horizon rising above The line
OF The first high range. those aspiring
pinnacles Of snowy splendor, the tips
OF the lofty Triichas, whose altitude
above sea is 1890 feet.
From this apex Of Del Cielo we now
descend to more pastoral scenes and
return by forest ways 10 ths starting
place 81 the morning. and. from poetic
tnights, 10 seat al a table groaning
with good things 10 eat, surrounded by
tseyenteen hungry guests. The phil.
osopher has truly said that greatness
finds ils level at the dinner table
/ Another sage has also remarked That
one Of the best things In the noun.
tains Is an abundance OF vlctuals. The
better they'rs cooked and served and
the more agreeable the company In
which they are eaten, still greater 4
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1904-05-17
|EL[C ION
n DENVER
No Serious Trouble Although
HighHanded Measures
Hare Been Resort
cd To
ONLY FIVE TICKE rs.
ONLY FIVE TICKE rs.
The Contest Between Doodle
Ticket Headed by Speer and
Republicans and Demo-
Gratis Led By Springer

DENVER, May 17.--Contrary to an
ticipation no serious disturbances
marked the ,nnening OF the polls at
seven o'eld ahis morning in the
first city election under the new char.
ter and no serious trouble has oc.
Icurred during the day, although in
some precincts Watchers and even
Judges a. rlerks have been exclud-
ed from ! le polling places While
there are five tickets in the field the
contest is between the democratic
ticket headed BY Robert w, speer for
mayor, which Is supported by public
utility porations and the republl.
cans he d by John w. Springer.
which IS advocated NJ all the news
papers and many N crats, The reg
istration was yery kavy ana II was
alleged that fully 10000 fictitious
names are on the books A heavy vote
had been cast up TO noon,
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1904-05-17
Attempt Being Made To Cut Off Kuropatkin's Retreat
While Main Army Is Hurled on Mukden
And Lao Yang
RUSSIANS BELIEVE ENEMY LACK FORCE TO CARRY OUT TLERPLAN

ST PETERSBURG, May IL. The
probability that there will be no fur.
ther communication with Port Arthur,
thus preventing Vice Admiral Skryd-
loft from assuming command of the
Russian squadron there, has led to
the suggestion that Skyrdloff return
from the far east and hoist his flag
over the Baltic fleet which Is destin,
ed for the far east. Whatever his fu-
ture plans may be the admiralty says
he. will certainly proceed to Vladivo-
stock and inspect the squadron there.
The report that the Vladivostock
squadron is blockasied is denied by
the admiralty. No official dispatches
were given out this morning, ON ac-
count of the delay in the Cars jour.
ney. His majesty arrived at Khar-
koff this morning where all dispatches
have been transmitted In the alb.
sence of advices the general staff Is
continuing Its speculation based on
the latest reports Of the appearance
II considerable bodies of the enemy
in the northwest section OF Man,
churia. The opinion prevails that this
is an Indication of the intention of
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1904-05-17
the pleasure derived therefrom.

the pleasure derived therefrom.
At evening a stroll alone in the
nearby meadow skirted by aspens and
dark pines and spruces is full Of de
light 70 the pensiva soul. Now ars
recalled the companions Of other days
some Of whom will not come again L
these forest retreats which they, too
loved Nov sings In solitude ths
plaintise thrush so retiring as 70 bs
seldom seen though heard so sweetly
From the very border of the path
frightened little cotton tail darts
out and away.
Step softly. There in the shadow
Il shape that makes the blood tingle
II Is one of the forests own children
the Wild deer, Hes on IN i flash, his
quick ear hearing your footstep
though never 50 guarded. You have
seen him; that's enough. Go home
now The fireplace Is blazing cheer,
full welcome and bright faces are gath.
cred under the glowing lamp.
Then to bed. to sleep So soundly and
70 dream of future Sundays in these
ever enticing sierras Of Las Vegas.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1904-05-17
NEW HAMPSHIRE
REPUBLICANS IN SESSION

CONCORD. ~ III, May II. The re-
publican state convention for the selec
tion OF delegates 10 the national con
Ivention at Chicago is in session here
today with Col. Rupert i. Elwell d
Essex presiding. The convention will
adopt resolutions strongly indorsine
President Roosevelt for denomination
United States senator's Gallinger and
Burnham viii be chosen To head the
delegation to the national convention
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1904-05-17
Luna County o K.

Travelling Auditor Charles v. SAT.
ford has returned to Santa Fe from
Deming, where he had been for sey.
eral days checking over the accounts
and books of the late w. III Quincy,
as treasurer and ex-oflleio collector III
Lima county. Everything was found
straight and the cash on hand as wen
as tha books of thcsofflce were turned
over to the new treasurer, j. G. Kel-
ley. Mr.. Stafford states that the as,
sessment Of Luna county for the pres
ent year Is completed and while the
footlngs are not yet ready, lie believes
that the assessment will show an In
crease over last year. There have
been rains recently IN that section and
cattle are doing much better. There
have been some losses and quite d
number or old cows have died, but the
reports as TO this sent out from south.
western New Mexico have been great.
ly exaggerated and cattlemen now feel
that the situation Is improved and
hope for good summer season fol
their stock. Business In Demine
seems 70 be good and the town Is
growing steadily.
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been fought but no decisive action.
Port Arthur Is now completely isolat.
ed BY the Japanese.
Russian Plans.
NEW ClIWANG, May 16. lMonday
night THE Russian evacuation OF
this city is now complete. Nothing
remains but the destruction Of the
gunhoat Sivouch, which, 1t Is expect
ed, will take place early In the morn.
ing, The Associated Press has receivt
ed information from the highest Rus,
sian authority that the Japanese adj
vance will be resisted at Hal Cheng.
Whence the Russian forces will fall
back upon Lao Yang, where they will
make a determined stand with fight.
ing strength there Of 10000 men. II
defeated there no stop will be made
at Mukden, but retirement will con-.
tinud to Thieling, a town at the head
Of navigation for native craft on the
Liao river 200 miles north Of New
Chwang, AT the same time Cossack
regiments will be deployed In the rear
Of the Japanese army OF the Yalu har-
RAISING troops and interfering with
New Chwang is now
guarded by 800 Chinese police and
everything Is quiet.