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The Rich Hill tribune. (Rich Hill, Mo.) 1903-1911, 1904-12-22
NEWS

The Hotel Lathrop in Hardy, Neb..
has burned 10 the ground with a loss
OF $1,000.
In the International seamen's union
convention In San francisco a resolu.
ton was adpoted recommending that
American vessels. carrying foreign
mail, must sign their crews through
the offices Of the United States ship.
ping commissioners. IN order that the
Law requiring the members Of such
crews 70 be- citizens shall be en-
forced.
The Rich Hill tribune. (Rich Hill, Mo.) 1903-1911, 1904-12-22
poar AnrAuR Is pEaoLArE.
The Commander Of the Party That CO.
capped Describes the Destruction.

AMHMA AANA NNAAA ~ EN"
cHEFoo-Commander Mlzxencon,
executive officer OF the Russian battle
shlp Poltaya until that vessel was dis.
armed, who. December rs headed the
party Of seven Russians who left Port
Arthur IN q sailhoat and arrived here
with dispatches. said in an interview
that Port Arthur Is desolate and. ex'
cepting the firing Of guns, a silent
place.
''The Russians" said he, "are hus.
handing their artillery ammunition,
firing only when the effect viii be
certain. There are 10000 men In the
line Of forts aud their periods OF rest
are few. The generals, except Gen.
eral Stoessel. live in the forts. Every
building in the whole town is more or
less injured. General Stoessel has put
the entire population on regular ra-
tons sufficient to last three months.
The ammunition is sufficient 70 last
much longer. believe the Japanese
will never take the fortress under
present conditions.
Aoit AANuhA hNRNA heNhNN hANAN ~
pulchral than the night Of December
2, when the Japanese shells repeated
ly hit a hospital and killed OF
the patients. other patients who were
not helpless. fled into the snow-cov'
cred streets. Clothed in their white
hospital garments. MANNED. crippled
and pallid. they made a ghostly show
and It was some time before the pro
vost guard forced them to return "a
the hospital. Many died from expos
IRE. The hospitals contain 5000 pa
tents"
When Commander Mizzeneon lef'
Port Arthur Il was calculated tber'
that the Second Pacific squadron WA
within ten days distance.
The Rich Hill tribune. (Rich Hill, Mo.) 1903-1911, 1904-12-22
World's Statistics

AZ a rough calculation the popula-
ton Of the world Is mere thsn one bill.
lion souls. These speak some S.O6a
languages. and are w~orshipers u
more than i.l00 religions The aver.
Rge length Of life Is 80 is years one
fourth Of mankind die before the sew.
enth and one half before the seven.
teenth year, only n sixth live hcyond
the 8 % sixty. Thirty three mIiica
die annually, - 600 daily, also every
hour, 80 every minute. Will, cne.
fourth are capable - bearlnF ~
only n In a thousand Il naturally
inelined 70 the profession.
The Rich Hill tribune. (Rich Hill, Mo.) 1903-1911, 1904-12-22
pRYAN Is $40 a peMooRAr.
The Nsbraskau says Again That He 10
a Candidate for No office.


LINCOLN. NEB-The attack re-
Gently made by Thomas r. Watson Of
Georgia upon William T. nryen,
prompted on the part OF the latter a
prolonged response in the Commoner,
Brynn'a paper. After asserting that
he Is not a candidate for any office
and that every logical reform demand.
ed by the Popalists can be secured
through the Rs~cendency OF the Demo.
Gratis. Mr.. Bryan says:
IT Is not only unnecessary 20 or
ganize a new party for dealing with
these questions. but II would be un-
wise to do SO. The formation OF a
party is a slow and a difficult process
and Is only possible in great crises.
Only once since the adoption Of the
constitution has a great party been
organized. and the question which
brought the Republican party into ex
istence was n OF such tremendous
magnitude that it involved the country
In a civil war.
1T is Mr.. Bryan's purpose 10 con
tribute toward the securing OF every
reform within reach. II he could ad-
vocate these reforms more by becom.
ing a member Of some other party, he
would not hesitate to leave the Demo
cratic party. but he believes that he
can accomplish more through the
Democratic party. and while he so be.
lieves he will work with the Demo.
cratic party. To him the future seems
full Of hope. He believes that the
Democratic party Is going to meet the
expectations OF It's members and dis
appoint the fears Of men who, Ike
Watson. want TO see II destroyed"
The Rich Hill tribune. (Rich Hill, Mo.) 1903-1911, 1904-12-22
chaswIek Cong, HONG.

PARlS-Dr Chadwick Is atlll here
and said that f. was SIN his intention
To return 20 America. He said he Ger.
tainly aid mo- expect 20 be included In
the charges against his wife. He has
decided not 20 make a formal state.
ment Mrs. Chadwick has cabled her
husband that he cannot be OF any help
TO her and 20 stay where he Ia. Or.
Chadwick is said 20 be IN Strengthened
circumstances.
The Rich Hill tribune. (Rich Hill, Mo.) 1903-1911, 1904-12-22

PARlS-ln honor Of the king OF
Portugal. President Louhet gave a
hunt Of the forest OF Rambouillet The
king. who Is a great sportsman and a
crack shot had notable success.
Showed Nerve on a seaffold.
BOISE. IDA-James Connors. the
murderer Of a deputy sheriff. Sweet
az Blaekfoot, was pa, to death inside
the prison yard here Friday.
The Rich Hill tribune. (Rich Hill, Mo.) 1903-1911, 1904-12-22
Honolulu suildlnq.

WASHINGTON - Senator Perkins
has introduced a bill 20 make an APP
preparation Of sl.l0O.OO0 to acquire a
site and construct a building in Hon
olulu. Hawaii. Representative Cush.
man OF Washington introduced a sim.
liar bill In the House.
The Rich Hill tribune. (Rich Hill, Mo.) 1903-1911, 1904-12-22
RUSSIAN PORT ARTHUR VERSION.
The Jsps Could Have Destroyed the
Fleet Two Months Ago.

CHEFoO, Passengers who arrived
here from the Kwaugtung peninsula
confirm the truthmlness Of the official
Japanese report Of the sinking Of vari-
u Russian ships recently at Port Ar.
thur. They say the Japanese would
have oeen able TO accomplish this in
the last two months. but apparently
preferred to use their guns against the
Russian military forces. Il is believed
the destruction OF the Russian ships
indicate that the Japanese have aban.
doued -Ae hope OF capturing the fort
ress Immediately. The Japanese lost
three torpedo boats within the last
month by mines. The last one sank
during the night attack Of December
II on the Russian battleship seyasto-
pol.
The Rich Hill tribune. (Rich Hill, Mo.) 1903-1911, 1904-12-22
a JAP Hospital shlp Beaehed.

MOL JAPAN-Tho Japanese trans
port Manshu and the hospital ship
Roehilla collided off shimoneseki
Both were damaged. The Rohiila was
beached and the sick and wounded
soldiers were landed safely.
The Rich Hill tribune. (Rich Hill, Mo.) 1903-1911, 1904-12-22
stoesseI Il Not DespaIrino.

ST. PETBRsBURG-The contents
OF Lieutenant General stoessel's dis
patches 10 Emperor Nicholas have not
yet been communicated 10 the public.
While particulars are unobtainable, Il
is understood that the report Is not
eouched IN a despairing tone.
The Rich Hill tribune. (Rich Hill, Mo.) 1903-1911, 1904-12-22

LoHDON-Mrs. NJ. French Shell.
don. the explorer and author. who ar.
rived al southampton after spending
fourteen months in investigating al.
legged atrocities ia the Congo Free
State. says that she has seen more
atrocities in London streets than in
the Congo.
The Rich Hill tribune. (Rich Hill, Mo.) 1903-1911, 1904-12-22
CALF SWALLOWED THE MONEY,
Nebraska Farmer Kills Fine Animal
20 Recover Roll.

LINCOLN. NEB-whne feeding
cattle Adam Kopetky. a farmer. living
In Morrick county, dropped a roll OF
bills containing $50 lie suspected a
young calf Of swallowing the money.
The animal was a thoroughbred. but
kopetky killed him and found the
missing bills Ia his stomach. They
were partly dlgested. bur stli redeem,
able.
The Rich Hill tribune. (Rich Hill, Mo.) 1903-1911, 1904-12-22
Best by Test
Used in Millions
of Homes


The writer Of short stories who sue
eeeda Ia marketing his ware nova
days sometimes wonders II Maggie
Tnlnver. Little Nell or Col. Eeweoms
wouldbe allowed to die In a modern
magazine office.
The Rich Hill tribune. (Rich Hill, Mo.) 1903-1911, 1904-12-22
MAY LIFT THE CHADWICK NOTES,
Pittshurg Millionaire Bankers Said 20
BE Willina 70 Conceal transactions,

DC WHuha 10 Soncesl transactions
PITTSBURG, PA.-It will be on OF
aohut January Z that the $500. 600
Chadwick note now held by a Pitts.
burg hank will either be lifted or will
make trouble. A syndicate OF million.
aires is expected 10 lift Il, Several OF
the largest bankers OF Pitsburg held a
conference over this bit OF paper. for
which $500, 600 in good coin was given,
and il was decided TO wait until the
last moment before saying anything.
The Rich Hill tribune. (Rich Hill, Mo.) 1903-1911, 1904-12-22
slole 100 hi nlamonda.

OMAHA. NEB-Robbers cut a hole
IN the plate glass window OF Henry
Copley's jewelry store at Sixteenth
and Farnam streets and secured dia.
moDds and lewelry valued BY the own.
er at $1,000 No trace Of the robbers
has heen secured.
The Rich Hill tribune. (Rich Hill, Mo.) 1903-1911, 1904-12-22

BERLIN Miss Roxy King Of AM.
anee O.. has been engaged by the
Royal opera house here aud IN wles
baden for the season OF 1907. Miss
King Is now singing In a Berlin the.
alter.
The Rich Hill tribune. (Rich Hill, Mo.) 1903-1911, 1904-12-22

Among the truly ghunkfui count also
Mr.. and Mrs. Cramer Of New York,
who have been married only nineteen
months. and now rejoice In the pos
session Of two pairs OF twins.
The Rich Hill tribune. (Rich Hill, Mo.) 1903-1911, 1904-12-22

A Partisan scientist has discovered
that love is the result Of a microbe.
The boil weeyil Is not to be compared
with this pesuferous microbes raw
ages.
The Rich Hill tribune. (Rich Hill, Mo.) 1903-1911, 1904-12-22

Mark Twain's books are being
barred out OF public libraries. Mark
is an old man now. but # IL with
success. ~ with all other good things.
better late than never.
The Rich Hill tribune. (Rich Hill, Mo.) 1903-1911, 1904-12-22

The case of the Washington drug
gist who was found dead at the pre-
scription counter is not easily under
stood, for he was on the safe side OF
the counter.
The Rich Hill tribune. (Rich Hill, Mo.) 1903-1911, 1904-12-22

LOUISVILLE. KY-The fine home
OF William Patterson. the distiler. In
Anchorage, a suburb, burned with its
contents. The loss Is about sG0.o0o
partly insured.
The Rich Hill tribune. (Rich Hill, Mo.) 1903-1911, 1904-12-22

Crlstos Paiademetrucotulos is held
al Long wharf Tor entering the coun-
Try illegally. He had traehoma, which
Is sore eyes, but Commissioner Bill
ings didn't say whether he acquired 4
from watching HIS name 70 see that
none OF 4 got away.
The Rich Hill tribune. (Rich Hill, Mo.) 1903-1911, 1904-12-22

Coming home from the st. Louis
fair a Lyon county. Kan, occu
pied an upper berth, and Il Is related
that she startled the whole car by
looking under the bed. from force OF
habit.
The Rich Hill tribune. (Rich Hill, Mo.) 1903-1911, 1904-12-22

Now that a woman's society has pc.
tltioned the Prussian minister Of edu.
cation 10 prohibit the wearing Of cor
sets Ia girls schools, as inimlcal to
health. which win protest most yigor-
ously. the corset manufacturers or the
Elrls2
The Rich Hill tribune. (Rich Hill, Mo.) 1903-1911, 1904-12-22

The Business Mems association OF
Washington. d. C., has elected MT.
Oyster as its president. This fur
nishes additional proof that Mr.. oys-
ter Is not a clam.
The Rich Hill tribune. (Rich Hill, Mo.) 1903-1911, 1904-12-22
statehood Repert ReadY.

WASHINGTON senate com
mlttee on territories completed as
work last Friday upon the statehood
bin and authorized a favorable report
upon the measure admitting Arisons
and New Mexico Is one state and Oh
lahoma and Indian Territory also al
one state.
The Rich Hill tribune. (Rich Hill, Mo.) 1903-1911, 1904-12-22
FROZEN BY Grove.
Body Of Thomas Hanlfin Found by
Yellow aoardera.

KANSAS CITY. Mo-Thomas Han.
ifin. a laborer % years old. was found
dead shortly after S o'clock Thursday
morning in his at 302T East
Eighteenth street by l.. l. Curtis. from
whom he had rented the oom Death
was due TO cold an dexposure. while
in An intoxicated condition. He had
probably been dead since Sunday, His
body appeared 10 De frozen.
The Rich Hill tribune. (Rich Hill, Mo.) 1903-1911, 1904-12-22

A bank to be open night and day is
projected in New York city, and Il
isn't d faro bank. either, New York
has always had that kind, and the
dealers never sleep.
The Rich Hill tribune. (Rich Hill, Mo.) 1903-1911, 1904-12-22

The average nan has the privilege
OF comforting himself every o and
then with the thought that Il isn't al.
ways the men who have the most
braius who make the most money.
The Rich Hill tribune. (Rich Hill, Mo.) 1903-1911, 1904-12-22

ToKiO-The Russian battle shin
s%eyastopol has been torpedoed ten
times. Adyices from Port Arthur say
that II is aground and is evidently
completely disabled.
The Rich Hill tribune. (Rich Hill, Mo.) 1903-1911, 1904-12-22
BUTLER CONTEST orr.
Reynolds Did Not Keep Agreements
and AoUss VIII Drop Out.

and HOUSE VIII Urop Out.
WASHINGTON Congressman But
Ter. Democrat Of the Twelfth Missouri
district. will he pcrmitted 10 serve out
hts term without m~olostatlon, The
house committee ON elections has de-
cldod 70 ask the house 20 relieve Il Of
further consideration of the contest
waRcd against him by George Royn.
Odds. This viii leave the case AZ
though no contest had cyc been start.
ed. The grounds for dismissal are
that Reynolds dld not keep certain
stlpulauons connected with the con
test.
The Rich Hill tribune. (Rich Hill, Mo.) 1903-1911, 1904-12-22

Tommy Russell. who originated the
title role in Little Lord Fauntleroy
20 years ago, has returned 10 the
stage-but those who saw MIN then
wouldn't recognize him now.
The Rich Hill tribune. (Rich Hill, Mo.) 1903-1911, 1904-12-22

"Inexpressibly sorry" says q New
York Herald Personal" advertise
ment. What an eloquent phrase it IS!
How often you have felt that wayl
The Rich Hill tribune. (Rich Hill, Mo.) 1903-1911, 1904-12-22

Cassie Chadwick's husband is re
ported to be modest snd retiring in
his manner Wen. with Cassie in &C
ton be can afford to be.
The Rich Hill tribune. (Rich Hill, Mo.) 1903-1911, 1904-12-22

One OF the professors at the Uni
versity Of Chicago says ali lovers OF
music are lazy. Let the public kindly
get wrought up without unnecessary
delay.
The Rich Hill tribune. (Rich Hill, Mo.) 1903-1911, 1904-12-22

Rev. DR.. Zimmerman OF Baltimore
asks What shall we do with our old
men?' Adopt the reciprocity plan and
care for them as they cared for us.
The Rich Hill tribune. (Rich Hill, Mo.) 1903-1911, 1904-12-22

A famous beauty expert urges those
who banker for good looks not to
worry. In other words. never run for
office.
The Rich Hill tribune. (Rich Hill, Mo.) 1903-1911, 1904-12-22

Somebody has invented an umbrella
that goes In the pocket. but no u has
yet invented y that will stay where
It Is put.
The Rich Hill tribune. (Rich Hill, Mo.) 1903-1911, 1904-12-22

The simple life" has its charm.
doubtless. but do it's advocates mean
20 tell us that the man is happiest
who is simply alive2
The Rich Hill tribune. (Rich Hill, Mo.) 1903-1911, 1904-12-22

Don't tell yonr personal interests.
occupations. hopes or aspirations, No
bdy wants to hear them and you give
your dignity a mortal stab.
The Rich Hill tribune. (Rich Hill, Mo.) 1903-1911, 1904-12-22

II is to be hoped that the bureau
Of corporations win not force the beef
trust men to the wall. They would
steal the wall.
The Rich Hill tribune. (Rich Hill, Mo.) 1903-1911, 1904-12-22
10 Russia suylns Hay in California

SAN FRANClsco-A secret order
for several thousand tons OF hay for
export shipment has been placed with
one Of the feed firms OF the city In
the last few days. Circumstances
point to the Russian government as
the purchaser.
The Rich Hill tribune. (Rich Hill, Mo.) 1903-1911, 1904-12-22

The average citizen Of the United
States eats se~venty-fve pounds Of
sugar in a year. Average reader. are
you getting your full share?
The Rich Hill tribune. (Rich Hill, Mo.) 1903-1911, 1904-12-22

A New York nan carried a pig on
the elevated railway. Presumably he
mistook the coach for a refrigerator
car.
The Rich Hill tribune. (Rich Hill, Mo.) 1903-1911, 1904-12-22

CHEFOO-Persons who have just
arrived here from Port Arthur assert
that the unprecedented slaughter OF
the Japanese during the taking OF 203-
Meter hill has caused the besiegers TO
change their tactics. Apparently, they
no longer hope to capture the city by
assault. Around the city the ground
is frozen hard and the bodies Of the
Japanese who fell In the storming OF
203-Meter hill stin lie unburied. II is
next to impossible to dig graves for
them. Thousands Of frozen bodies
strew the activities OF the hill and
the neighboring sand dunes.
The Rich Hill tribune. (Rich Hill, Mo.) 1903-1911, 1904-12-22

win use no other. Defiance Cold Wa
ter Starch has no equal IN Quantity
Quality-ls or. for 10 cents. Other
brands contain only ~ OF.
The Rich Hill tribune. (Rich Hill, Mo.) 1903-1911, 1904-12-22

The French duel Is conducive to
longevity. but a fair average of NOR.
tally is maintained over there by an
occasional automobile race.
The Rich Hill tribune. (Rich Hill, Mo.) 1903-1911, 1904-12-22

Harvard is building the largest re-
Hector telescope. She may with 1t dis.
cover a hope OF beating Yale.
The Rich Hill tribune. (Rich Hill, Mo.) 1903-1911, 1904-12-22

Won't shake out " blew out b. using
Defiance starch YOU obtain better re-
suits than possible with any otner
brand and oue-ghird more for same
money.
The Rich Hill tribune. (Rich Hill, Mo.) 1903-1911, 1904-12-22

the oyster leads an exceedingly
simple life-but see what tate does 10
81
The Rich Hill tribune. (Rich Hill, Mo.) 1903-1911, 1904-12-22
lntI,t en o,ttInn Is.

Fome 9rocers Say they don keep
penance starch because they have a
stoek ia hand OF ~ uE brands, which
they know cannot b. sold 20 a y0hto-
msT uho has once used the ~ o.
pkg. Defiance starch for same money.
The Rich Hill tribune. (Rich Hill, Mo.) 1903-1911, 1904-12-22

No ehromas or cheap premiums but
a better quality and onc-third more
o. Defiance Starch Tor h same price
OF other HtarNhea-
The Rich Hill tribune. (Rich Hill, Mo.) 1903-1911, 1904-12-22

Many a society weman who Is q
chronic invalid pridos herself on het
lovely inaisposition.
The Rich Hill tribune. (Rich Hill, Mo.) 1903-1911, 1904-12-22

One Of the incest things about
French duels is that even the innocent
bystanders don't get hat.
The Rich Hill tribune. (Rich Hill, Mo.) 1903-1911, 1904-12-22

One OF the dlsagreeable things
about living long is that It involves 50
many sacrifices.
The Rich Hill tribune. (Rich Hill, Mo.) 1903-1911, 1904-12-22

The Servian Cabinet has resigned.
King Peter had better get in the
storm cellar.
The Rich Hill tribune. (Rich Hill, Mo.) 1903-1911, 1904-12-22

Unless Il Is . Very Fesay Day.
You a make a girl believe she has
curly hair by saying so.-New York
Press.
The Rich Hill tribune. (Rich Hill, Mo.) 1903-1911, 1904-12-22

Don't mention family teuds u em
harnesses the listener, and you arc
sure 70 regret a.
The Rich Hill tribune. (Rich Hill, Mo.) 1903-1911, 1904-12-22

pont talk Of the cost Of hngs Il
gives the rich a chance ioF boastfni~
ness and may be embarrassing 70 tho
poor.
The Rich Hill tribune. (Rich Hill, Mo.) 1903-1911, 1904-12-22

Sarah Bernhard has completed her
memoirs. Oddly enough. they make a
fse, bulky volume.
The Rich Hill tribune. (Rich Hill, Mo.) 1903-1911, 1904-12-22

You can make a mau real weary by
%mentionlns the weather every time
Tog meet him.
The Rich Hill tribune. (Rich Hill, Mo.) 1903-1911, 1904-12-22
sHELLINe THE TOWN.
Japs Directing a Heavy Fire into Port
Arthur CITY,

Japs Directing a Heavy Fire into Port
Arthur City.
TOKIO-General Nogi has ordered
a heavy bombardment OF the town Of
Port Arthur. The howitzer and naval
gun fire is directed chiefly against
the new town. which has been badly
damaged. The arsenal was struck
many times and several shells hit the
chief magazine. The fact that 10 ex.
plosion followed is believed to indi-
cate that there is little ammunition
there. II may have been moved for
safety. The damage 20 the town is
terrible. Buildings are burning in sew
eral parts OF the city.
The Rich Hill tribune. (Rich Hill, Mo.) 1903-1911, 1904-12-22

silence IL golden. but o woman ls
willing to take somebody clse's word
for 70.
The Rich Hill tribune. (Rich Hill, Mo.) 1903-1911, 1904-12-22

= am ure r7ss's Cure roe Consumption saved
NJ rfs three years aso Alas THos RprHiNa.
The Rich Hill tribune. (Rich Hill, Mo.) 1903-1911, 1904-12-22

An Irishman a y the easiest way to
take a cork out Of a bottle Is 70 push Il
30.
The Rich Hill tribune. (Rich Hill, Mo.) 1903-1911, 1904-12-22

A woman Is alwoys willing 20 &C
knowledge a mans superiority When
she has a lead pencil 10 sharpen.
The Rich Hill tribune. (Rich Hill, Mo.) 1903-1911, 1904-12-22

EfTg peFwNnsasiy euFrel Ne o. ~ nrrwrasrsss aacF
TITS hut d. es g D. khuet eNat ssFes ilssta~
go 81 gHEs 2 3 % s
The Rich Hill tribune. (Rich Hill, Mo.) 1903-1911, 1904-12-22
FREEHsi$sss ssSsy!sss!ii

Flthmetic seems 70 me 20 be prac.
uee IN counting chickens for which
the eggs are not likely to be laid.
The Rich Hill tribune. (Rich Hill, Mo.) 1903-1911, 1904-12-22

Mra. Nyfnaiaw's ksaahinH syrup
Farf tttftn tsstblna. hlftens thr fHfasl feaaces -
tausmaNaa, Asss lstHi eures ataatmlN saus
The Rich Hill tribune. (Rich Hill, Mo.) 1903-1911, 1904-12-22

tt CrhE A coin ~ oSE DAY
Taeu LaHEiite HHuigta &lEue fahEta A. 4fuE-
siss refHua fha uHaFF SCI N fsNs 81 agts a. ".
NHerFt siEaafgfe IL o. @fA htN. G
The Rich Hill tribune. (Rich Hill, Mo.) 1903-1911, 1904-12-22

FER q Federal Building az Muakooee
WASHINGTON, Representative
Mcclure introduced 9 bin In the house
70 appropriate $4,000 for a fedora
hniidine AZ Mushoeea 4 a.
The Rich Hill tribune. (Rich Hill, Mo.) 1903-1911, 1904-12-22

Superior quality and extra quantity
must win. This Is why Defiance starch
h taking the place Of ali others
The Rich Hill tribune. (Rich Hill, Mo.) 1903-1911, 1904-12-22

The weather is more likely 20 agrcs
with other people than with the gov
eminent weather %fOrscaster.
The Rich Hill tribune. (Rich Hill, Mo.) 1903-1911, 1904-12-22
wARE ls % FoR KANsAs.

The Pension Troubles Of the Commits
sloner Are Ended,
WASHINGTON. D. C-Eugene 3
Ware. pension commissioner. left
Washington Wednesday morning for
Kansas Although he Is nominally al
the head OF the pension bureau and
will so remain until January /. James
L. Davenport, first deputy commits
sloner. has actual charge OF the office
II a ces for Mr., Ware Is not
named prior 20 January I, Mr. Davon
port will nll the office until the presi
dent makes the appointment,
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1904-07-29
MAKAROFF AND
VHRESHCHAGLN
LETTER FROM ARTIST WHO WAS
LOST WITH ADMIRAL MAKA-
ROFF-RUSSIANS SINKING YES
Sells TO KEEP JAPS OUT

ST PETERSBURG, June 30.-The
Russian artist restchagin, whose rea-
listic war pictures had made him world
famous-and who would have given
further proof of his genius only for ms
untimely d ath on the PetropavlovsE--
corresponded with faithful regularity
with his wife when he went to the east.
A Moscow paper published a series or
his letters In one Of them he briskly
wrote: 81 met Admiral Mallaroff at
Port Arthur Why don't you come TO
see me?' 4 will Where are you lunch
ing today?' Nowhere in particular.
Then come today and we will go ana
sink a vessel in the roadstead--to block
the way for the Japanese After break
fast we started in "A steam cutter a
giant steamer looking like a five
stored house, which had just been
bought for sinking, stood already lean
ing over on the side on which it was
destined to lie. 1t was pitiful to look
at. like some fine fellow doomed to die,
and yet unconscious Of his fate
Veresetchagin describes the sinking
of the vessel, which was accomplished
in a way that displeased Makarof who
paced like a tiger in a cage on the
rubbish-covered barge, taking three
steps forward and three back, and
growing like a tiger or white beaI"
The letter went on-and the note Of
mournful prophecy at it's close will be
noted: ut was quite dark on the Giliak,
only the searchlight Illuminated the sea
far off They offered me a sofa, on
which ! fell into "a heavy. disturbed
sleep l dreamt that | was in Leo TOT