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Meade County news. [volume] (Meade, Kan.) 1900-1918, 1904-02-18
Neutrality Procla nation,

Washington, Feb. 15.-The procla-
nation by President Roosevelt declar-
ing neutrality has these salient points:
Citizens of the United States are
not to be permitted to enl list in either
the japanese or Russian military or
naval service.
No privateers nor any other class of
vessels can be fitted out in the United
States for the purpose of entering ac-
tive service in the war.
The usual twenty-four hour limit
as provided by international law, APP
plies to all hostile ships taking refuge
in any harbor controlled by the United
States.
Provision is made for protecting
property of neutral nations.
Notice is served upon American
citizens who take service in either
army that the United States will not
protect them from any of the conse-
quences of their act
Meade County news. [volume] (Meade, Kan.) 1900-1918, 1904-02-18
THIS Is What The British Officials Ex'
Feet At This Time.
SILENCE OVER THE FAR EAST.
Japan VIII Bring Into Use New Explo-
sIve which 1t Is Alleged To Be More
Powerful Than Anything Heretofore
Discovered.

London, Feb. 15.-The British gov
eminent has information which leads
it to believe that Japan is likely to be
in possession of Port Arthur a week
from now. In the best informed ia
panese circles here it is privately
thought that the war will be over by
July. Those British officials who are
cognizant of the extraordinary thor
oughness with which Japan prepared
for the war are inclined to share the
japanese view regarding the duration
of the struggle.
The Daily Telegraph says that the
British admiralty has sent letters of
warning to all retired naval officers
who are eligible for service.
st. Petersburg.-A report has been
received from Viceroy Alexieff saying
that the Russian torpedo boat Yenisei
has been blown up as the result of ac-
cidentally striking a mine at Port
Arthur. The Yenisei sank and Cap
tain Stephanoff, three officers and OIL
men were lost.
The Yenisei was built at the Baltic
works in 1899. She was of $500 tons
displacement and could make 16 knots.
Her armament consisted of five 12-
FOUNDER and six 3-pounder quick firing
guns.
London.-Complete silence has fallen
over the far east. Not word of news
is to be had here except the report
given out at the Japanese legation of
the Smelling Of two Japanese merchant
vessels by four Russian warships, and
the report from Viceroy AleXieff of the
blowing up of the Russian torpedo
boat Yenisei. This long silence has
given rise to the belief that important
events are transpiring.
A dispatch to the Daily Mirror from
Toxic says that the Japanese have
blown up a portion of the Siberian
railroad, but this is probably only a
repetition of previous similar reports.
The Daily Mail learns that the jap
anese will bring into use new ex-
plosive, which is alleged to be more
powerful than anything hitherto dis
covered.
st. Petersburg.-Russia is evidently
not prepared at this time to give an
answer to the United States to Secre-
tary Hays note on the subject of the
neutrality OF China. AS previously
stated in these dispatches hostilities
having begun, the military authorities
must be consulted and the car doubt
less will refer the matter to Viceroy
Alexieff if he has not already done so.
Russia, it can be said, is certainly as
anxious as the United States that the
war cause no risings of disorders in
China; indeed the attitude of China is
already causing some misgivings here,
as she has not declared her neutrality.
Meade County news. [volume] (Meade, Kan.) 1900-1918, 1904-02-18
SURE
The Robust Physique Can Stand More
Coffee Than Weak One.

The Robust Physique Can Stand More
Coffee Than a Weak One.
A young virginian says: Having
naturally robust constitution far
above the average and not having
nervous temperament, my system was
able to resist the inroads upon 1t
by the use of coffee for some years but
finally the strain began to tell.
For ten years have been employ
ed as telegraph operator and type
writer by a railroad in this section,
and until two years ago had used cof-
fee continually from the time l was
eight years old, nearly 20 years.
The work of operating the tele-
graph key is great strain upon the
nerves and after the days work was
over l would feel nervous, irritable,
run down and toward the last suffer
ed greatly from insomnia and neu-
ralgia. AS l never INDUCED in intoxi-
eating liquors, drugs or tobacco in
any form / came to the conclusion
that coffee and tea were causing the
gradual breakdown of my nervous
system and having read an article in
the Medical Magazine on the compost
ton Of coffee and its toxic effect upon
the system, was fully convinced that
coffee was the cause of my trouble
Seeing Postum spoken of as not
having any of the deteriorating eff
fects of coffee l decided to give up the
stimulant and give Postum trial The
result was agreeably surprising After
time my nerves became wonderfully
strong, l can do all my work at the
telegraph key and typewriter with far
greater ease than ever before. My
weight has increased So pounds. my
general health keeping pace with it,
and am new man and better one"
Name given by Postum Co.. Battle
Creek, Mich
There's reason.
Look in each pkg. for the famous
little book, The Road to Wellvir p"
Meade County news. [volume] (Meade, Kan.) 1900-1918, 1904-02-18
FAST AND FURIOUS.
Three Russian Cruisers Sunk, Russian
Bank Building Destroyed.
JAPANESE SHIPS SUFFER TOO.
Greater Number OF Russian warships
Disabled and Several Japanese War
ships Sent Home for Repairs. Rus
sian Omcers Were at a Circus.

Shang Hal, Feb 13.-The lombard
ment of Port Arthur continues. Three
Russian cruisers have been sunk. The
Russian Bank building has been de-
stroyed.
Yokohama.-The greater number of
the Russian warships at Port Arthur
have already been disabled, and several
Japanese warships have been sent home
for repairs.
misunderstanding to the Chez Foo
correspondent, the lack of preparation
on the part of the Russians at Port
Arthur was due to the fact that all the
naval and military officers were at
tending circus performance at Port
Arthur.
A correspondent sends an entirely
new account of the Port Arthur en-
counter. He says Admiral Togo's fleet
found the Russian squadron drawn up
in battle formation outside the harbor
and under the shadow of the forts, the
destroyers being spread out in front
| over distance of five miles. Admiral
Togo decided on a night attack and
| opened fire at II o'clock. While the
| cannonade was hottest a number of
Japanese torpedo boats crept along
close inshore at the foot of the cliff
| and succeeded in the darkness in get
| ting between the Russian ships and the
land. Here they lay unnoticed until
the Russians began to give way before
the japanese fire and sought to re-enter
the harbor. The Japanese torpedo
boats then opened fire at comparative
close range and sank two battleships
and one cruiser close to the entrance
of the harbor. The effect of this coup
was the retreat of the Russian squad
ron into the harbor.
Tien Tsin.-It is rumored five Rus
sian cruisers from Vladlvostock bonn
barded Hakodate, Japan.
st. Petersburg.-A ministry of ma
rine declares there is absolutely no
foundation for the report that Japan
made several attempts to land at Port
Arthur.
1t is officially announced that no
news has been received here of the
fight at Chemulpo. the landing of ia
panese or the blowing up of bridge
on the Manchurian railway.
The admiralty has issued special
specific orders that no kilograms from
the far east whether for private per-
| sons, newspapers or news agencies,
will be transmitted. The admiralty
will give out official reports.
Meade County news. [volume] (Meade, Kan.) 1900-1918, 1904-02-18
The scissors sharpener knows all
about the daily grind.
90 Rn. ManarnnI xyhent Per A.

introduced by the u. S. Dept. of Agr.
It is a tremendous cropper, yielding in
good land so blu. per acre, and on dry.
arid lands, such as are found in Mont.
Idaho, the Dakotas, Colo, ETC.. 1t will
yield from 40 to 60 bu. This Wheat and
Speltz and Hanna Barley and Bromus
Inermis and Billion Dollar Grass.
makes 1t possible to grow and fatten
hogs and cattle wherever soil is found.
JUST SEND 10c AND THIS NOTICE
to the John A. Salzer Seed Co., La
Crosse, Wis, and they will send you
free sample of this Wheat and other
farm seeds, together with their great
catalog, alone worth $4,000 to any
Meade County news. [volume] (Meade, Kan.) 1900-1918, 1904-02-18
What May Come After.

London, Feb. 13.-The st, James Ga
zette asserts on diplomatic authority
that assuming Russia defeats Japan
she will be confronted with demand
for the acknowledgement of Chinese
sovereignty in Manchuria from Great
Britain and the United States that she
must either grant it or fight both coun-
tries. An understanding the paper
adds has been reached in the phase
between the United States and Great
Rritain-
Meade County news. [volume] (Meade, Kan.) 1900-1918, 1904-02-18
A Mormon Colony,

Cheyenne, Wyo., Feb. ia deal has
been closed whereby the state land
board sells 10000 acres of land in the
Big Horn country to Apostle Woodruff
and syndicate of Mormons. The
Mormons propose to start big irriga-
ton projects and settle the land with
at least 10000 Mormons. The colony
already numbers about 5000 settlers.
Meade County news. [volume] (Meade, Kan.) 1900-1918, 1904-02-18
About SuDpIyinp Coal.

Paris, Feb. 1.-THE Japanese lega-
ton announces that Japan has re-
band of war. The effect of this would
be to cut off the main coal supply of
the Russian fleet at Port Arthur The
legation officials add that Chinas con-
tinuance of supplying the Russians
with coal would be a breach of neu-
trality.
Meade County news. [volume] (Meade, Kan.) 1900-1918, 1904-02-18
General Assembly Meet.

Annapolis, Md, Feb. 1O.-The gen.
eral assembly met to consider plans for
the relief of Baltimore. A bill was
passed to permit suspension of all
business. A relief bill to be acted
upon appropriates $3.50, 900 for relief of
the destitute to be dealt out by COM
mission to be named by the governor
to assist him in dealing out the relief.
Meade County news. [volume] (Meade, Kan.) 1900-1918, 1904-02-18
Newspaper Work in russia

Newspaper work in Russia is not
pleasant. The government spends
more money on its press censors than
on it's schools. Last year eighty-three
papers were suspended for various
periods, and twenty-six were forbid
den to accept all advertisements.
while 259 editors were told they could
have a short vacation in Siberia If
they continued their methods of re-
viving various public questions.
Meade County news. [volume] (Meade, Kan.) 1900-1918, 1904-02-18
Great Rrita,n,s Neutrality.

London, Feb. liking Edward at a
council held at Buckingham palace
signed proclamation declaring Great
Britain's neutrality during the war
between Russia and Japan. The
proclamation is on the usual lines, and
covers all the British dominions
Meade County news. [volume] (Meade, Kan.) 1900-1918, 1904-02-18

LocaIIzing The War Favored.

st. Petersburg, Feb. 13.-The state
ment that Secretary Hay has issued
note to the powers asking them to join
in assisting in tie integrity of China
and Korea during hostilities, created
much comment in diplomatic circles
here, where any action taken with the
view of localizing the theater of war is
welcomed
Meade County news. [volume] (Meade, Kan.) 1900-1918, 1904-02-18
deposits Become Greater.

New York, Feb. 9.-The bank state
ment has broken all previous records
as regards aggregate of loans and de-
post. The grand total of loans is now
s99s, $50, 500, while deposits have grown
to the sum of 81. O27, 156, 500.
Meade County news. [volume] (Meade, Kan.) 1900-1918, 1904-02-18
Lioueur Bottles as eric-a-era,

One of the most peculiar kinds of
hobbies now in vogue is at present
exercising quite a fascination over
certain ladies in society. 1t is the
collection of all kinds of empty
liQueur bottles for the decoration Of
drawing room whatnots and cabinets.
The Dutch Delft ware, in which the
liqueur brandy of Holland is stored,
is especially pretty and artistic
Daily Chronicle.
Meade County news. [volume] (Meade, Kan.) 1900-1918, 1904-02-18
Baby Caraiaees burned.

Erie, Pa, Feb. 9.-The large baby
carriage works of the 81. n. Thayer
Company, together with large stock
of finished goods, are totally destroyed
by fire, causing a loss estimated at
$50, 900, with insurance of Sol 900.
Meade County news. [volume] (Meade, Kan.) 1900-1918, 1904-02-18
Political Influence.

Washington, Feb. 12.-Pension Com
missioner Ware says the government
should fix an age at which employees
spoke of the political influence brought
to bear in behalf of employees. On the
1st of every June, where number of
his bureau were to be reappointed, he
said, he was simply overwhelmed
Meade County news. [volume] (Meade, Kan.) 1900-1918, 1904-02-18
jams Capture Mail Steamer.

London, Feb. ia dispatch from
Shang Hal says it is credibly reported
that the Russian mail steamer Mongo-
lilo, which left Shang Hal Sunday has
been captured by the Japanese of
Shang Tunp peninsula
Meade County news. [volume] (Meade, Kan.) 1900-1918, 1904-02-18
Wagon Makers Idle.

Chicago, Feb. 9.-Seven more car
riages and wagon factories have closed
because of the demands of the union
for increased wages and closed shop.
There now are 101 factories short and
1 .O5s carriage and wagon workers idle.
Meade County news. [volume] (Meade, Kan.) 1900-1918, 1904-02-18
Action Against Trusts.

Washington, Feb. Is. - The case
against the Northern Securities COM
pany is the only one of the actions
against trusts which has been consid-
cred by the attorney general to be of
such general public Importance" as
to entitle it to precedence over other
litipations
Meade County news. [volume] (Meade, Kan.) 1900-1918, 1904-02-18

The lawyers were swapping yarns
the other day during a recess in the
district court. A lawyer whose wife
is marked for her good dressing told
how he had come to be such a good
provider. Soon after he was married
his wife met girlhood friend. The
friend said to her that she wasn't as
well dressed as she used to be before
marriage. "Oh, you are mistaken"
said the wife. 81 am wearing the
same clothes | did then.
Meade County news. [volume] (Meade, Kan.) 1900-1918, 1904-02-18
Nortbvestern rrust Company

Lincoln, Neb., Feb. 9. = Attorney
General Prout began suit in the SUI
preme court to annul the charter of the
Northwestern Trust Company of Oma-
ha, Neb. The complaint alleges the
Northwestern has not complied with
the regulations required by the state
banking board.
Meade County news. [volume] (Meade, Kan.) 1900-1918, 1904-02-18
Loss of General Land ONCE.

Washington, Feb. 15.-The destruc-
ton of the Guggeheimer, Well & Co.
Autograph establishment in Baltimore
has worked a serious loss to the gen.
eral land office. The company had the
contract for printing number of val
liable maps. 1t will require some time
before new drawings can be made.
Meade County news. [volume] (Meade, Kan.) 1900-1918, 1904-02-18
Largest In Tho World.

Oswego, N. Y, Feb. 13.-The huge
starch factory of the Corn Products
company, consisting of three great
buildings forming the largest of its
kind in the world, and containing hun
dreds of thousands of bushels of starch
and corn, has burned with a loss of
over a million dollars. Six hundred
employees are thrown out of work.
Meade County news. [volume] (Meade, Kan.) 1900-1918, 1904-02-18
A Professional Nurse Tells Her Ex-
perience With Doan's Kidney Pills
Montague, Mass.

- PrOTcSStondi nurse tetlS r1ef EN'
perience With Doan's Kidney Pills.
Montague, Mass.
Foster-Milburn Co., Buffalo, N. Y.
Gentlemen heartily wish those
who are suffering from backache and
disturbed action of the kidneys would
try Doan's Kidney Pills. AS was the
case with me, they will be more than
surprised with the results. l had been
troubled for years with my spine.
could not lie on either side. Spinal
cramps would follow, and words could
not explain the agony which l would
endure. While in these cramps
could not speak or move, but by max
ing a great effort after the cramp had
left me l could begin to speak and
move little, but my whole back was
SO sore and lame that could not
even have the back bathed for some
time. My nerves were in terrible
state. l would rather sit up at night
than go to bed, dreading the cramps
and the terrible backaches. l consult
ed physicians, but got only a little
relief for the time being. Seeing your
advertisement, my mother urged me
to try Doan's Kidney Pills. After
using one box l was better. and have
ever since been on the gain. l have
no backache and no cramps now and
I feel like a new person. My nerves
are better and l know my blood is
purer. Words cannot express my
thanks to you for what Doan's Kidney
Pills have done for me. In my work
as professional nurse l have a chance
to recommend them; and they did me
so much good that l will do so on
every possible occasion.
HATTIE BRIGHAM, Nurse.
Doan's Kidney Pills are sold at so
cents per box. Address Foster
Milburn Co., Buffalo, N. Y, for free
trial box.
Meade County news. [volume] (Meade, Kan.) 1900-1918, 1904-02-18
Detailed To Observe.

Washington, Feb. 1.-THE follow
ing officers have been selected to &C
company the japanese army: E. B..
Crowder, general staff; Captain j. F.
Morrison, 18th infantry; Captain Fred
erick March, artillery corps and Cap
tain j. E. Kuhn. engineer corps
Meade County news. [volume] (Meade, Kan.) 1900-1918, 1904-02-18

Some grocers say they don't keep De-
fiance Starch This is because they have
stock on hand of other brands containing
only IL OF. in a package, which they won't
be able to sell first, because Defiance con-
tains 16 OF. for the same money.
Do you want 16 OF. instead of IL o. for
same money! Then buy Defiance Starch.
Requires no cooking.
Meade County news. [volume] (Meade, Kan.) 1900-1918, 1904-02-18
CentraI I,acific Pays.

New York, Feb. 9.-The subtreasury
in this city has just received ss,soo, 900
from the Central Pacific railway, now
part of the Hartman Pacific system,
the amount representing another in
staIlment on il old obligation
Meade County news. [volume] (Meade, Kan.) 1900-1918, 1904-02-18

st. Louis, Feb. "a heavy gale
swept over st. Louis Sunday morning.
For Is minutes the wind maintained
velocity of 60 miles an hour. Signs
and smokestacks were blown down. A
row of fats was unroofed.
Meade County news. [volume] (Meade, Kan.) 1900-1918, 1904-02-18
Navy ordered to Keep Away.

Washington, Feb. 9.-In case of a
Japanese-R Russian war the fighting
ships of the Asiatic feet of the Q. S.
navy will be kept away from the scenes
of hostilities and every care will be
taken TO observe good sea manners.
Meade County news. [volume] (Meade, Kan.) 1900-1918, 1904-02-18
Ere In Lumber District.

Chicago, Feb. IA serious fire in
the lumber district destroyed the plants
of the Chicago Table company, the
Chicago Picture Backing company and
the box factory of the Wintermeyer
company. 1t is expected that the loss
will aggregate $3.50, 900.
Meade County news. [volume] (Meade, Kan.) 1900-1918, 1904-02-18
Rsdnc.d Rate. Cancelled.

Chicago, Feb. LIT is announced
that the Rock Island had cancelled the
reduced rates on grain from Kansas
City to the gulf ports which were put
into effect last week, and had restored
the rate to the normal basis.
Meade County news. [volume] (Meade, Kan.) 1900-1918, 1904-02-18
En.,a.d nao1a-aa N.n.-a1itu

Paris, Feb. Information has been
received here showing that the British
government will issue declaration of
neutrality within a few days, perhaps
Immediately and that France will take
the same course within a day or two.
Meade County news. [volume] (Meade, Kan.) 1900-1918, 1904-02-18
rem Down Elerator shaft.

San Francisco, Feb. 12.-W. w. Cope
land, president of the San Francisco
Typographical union, is dead as the
result of falling through an open ele-
vator shaft
Meade County news. [volume] (Meade, Kan.) 1900-1918, 1904-02-18
Confirms The Report.

London, Feb. ia special dispatch
from Tien Tsin confirms the report
that the Manchurian railroad has been
blocked by the blowing up of bridge
on the line, and that thirty Russians
were killed in the explosion.
Meade County news. [volume] (Meade, Kan.) 1900-1918, 1904-02-18
Emirratinn snsnendad

st. Petersburg, Feb. 15.-Notice has
been given that emigration eastward
is suspended. In fact, the Siberian
railroad is monopolized by the trans
portation of troops and war munitions,
to the complete exclusion of CONNER
cial traffic.
Meade County news. [volume] (Meade, Kan.) 1900-1918, 1904-02-18
rrauds In Home.tead Entries.

Topeka, Feb. 19.-Wholesale arrests
growing out of the fraudulent entry OF
homesteads in Kansas, Nebraska and
Colorado will soon be made by the
government Special inspectors are
now at work digging up evidence.
Meade County news. [volume] (Meade, Kan.) 1900-1918, 1904-02-18

Logan, Ia, Feb. 9.-Fire in the First
Christian church, which broke out just
after services began, created panic.
None of the members was hurt, but
several had narrow escapes. The loss
was $40 600
Meade County news. [volume] (Meade, Kan.) 1900-1918, 1904-02-18
Japan capture. 1000 Troops.

Toxic, Feb. 12.-It is reported that
three transports of the Russian voluni
teer feet, conveying 1000 troops have
been captured by the japanese off the
Korean coast
Meade County news. [volume] (Meade, Kan.) 1900-1918, 1904-02-18
Books Shipped to Posts.

Washington, Feb. Gone of the re-
suits in congress on the departmental
libraries is an order from the war de-
partment closing the fiction division of
the war department library The
books will be shipped to posts in vari-
Gus parts of the country.
Meade County news. [volume] (Meade, Kan.) 1900-1918, 1904-02-18
warship Sent There.

Washington, Feb. 15.-News having
reached the state department that the
Jiminez rebels were tearing up the
American railroad between Puerto
Plata and Santiago in San Domingo,
the state department has caused war
ship to be ordered to the former port.
Meade County news. [volume] (Meade, Kan.) 1900-1918, 1904-02-18
A Fierce Battle.

Washington, Feb. 15.-United States
Minister Powell reports by cable to the
state department from San Domingo
under date of the ninth that it was
reported in the capital that fierce
battle had been fought in Sanchez and
great many people had been killed.
Meade County news. [volume] (Meade, Kan.) 1900-1918, 1904-02-18

Vienna, Feb. 12. - The Austrian
Hungarian minister for foreign affairs
has announced that Austria Hungary
had resolved to observe strict neutral
ity in the far east. The Hague has
taken like action
Meade County news. [volume] (Meade, Kan.) 1900-1918, 1904-02-18
Asked To Intervene.

Vienna, Feb. 12.-The Austrian Peace
Society has sent a cablegram to Presi-
dent Roosevelt asking him to intervene
in the Russian-Japanese conflict under
the provisions of the international ar
bitration tribunal at The Hague.
Meade County news. [volume] (Meade, Kan.) 1900-1918, 1904-02-18
Santa Fe Way Purchase.

Washington, Feb. 9.-Senator Long
reported favorably without amend
ment the Bailey bill permitting the
Santa Fe to acquire the Kiowa. Chicla-
saw and Western railroad and its other
property.
Meade County news. [volume] (Meade, Kan.) 1900-1918, 1904-02-18
Takes Cuban Loan,

Washington, Feb. 15.-Speyer &c Co.
of New York have contracted to take
the S35, DOC, 900 Cuban loan. The price to
be paid for the bonds ir S92 which is 2
per cent above the minimum.
Meade County news. [volume] (Meade, Kan.) 1900-1918, 1904-02-18
Gen. Wood Says.

London, Feb. 9.-Word comes from
the governor of Borneo says that the
ownership of the islands on coast OF
Borneo would be disposed of amicably,
as there is no strong desire on the part
of America to keep them. 1t is stated
that General Wood says the United
States does not want the islands.
Meade County news. [volume] (Meade, Kan.) 1900-1918, 1904-02-18

opposition to the ratification of the Panama
canal treaty. He was answered by Senators
Fairbanks and Spooner. Daniels did not criti-
else the administration for anything which
had occurred on the isthmus, but did adv Sc
that the government accept the Nicaragua
route as the only one for which title can be Sc
cured without national dishonor.
The senate defeated a proposition to print
the speeches made on the canal question in e1-
ecutive session.