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The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1904-02-18
JAPs CAPTURED SIX VESSELS
Steamers When Seized Were Carrying
Coal For Russia.

Nagasalsi. Feb 15.-Six Norwegian
steamers chartered by Russian naval
contractor have been captured. The
vessels are the Lena, Activ, Sentis.
Seirstadt. Argo and Hermis They
carried coal cargoes. The Hermis ar
rived here under convoy of a cruiser.
1t is rumored that 1900 Japanese sol
diers have been killed, presumably by
the sinking of transport Disturb
ances are reported proceeding In
Seoul
A dispatch from Chemulpo gives the
following account OF the destruction
of the Russian cruiser Variag and the
glnboat Korietz. The Japanese fleet,
commanded by Admiral Uriu, on the
flagship Adneuma. arrived at noon and
sent a wireless telegram TO the Japa-
nese cruiser ChigOda. which was lying
az anchor between the Variag and
Korietz TO Join the feet outside. The
Russians found themselves trapped.
Admiral Uriu then signalled, giving
the Russians FIVE minutes in which TO
surrender. The Russians ignored the
demand to surrender. and the Japa-
nese then opened fire. A brisk en-
gagement lasting two hours followed.
The Russian vessels, getting the worst
Of an encounter in which the odds were
Overwhelmingly against them, steamed
back into the harbor The Variag,
which was badly injured. listed heay-
fly. Two hours later the Russians at
tempted TO break through the Japa-
nese feet. which was encountered four
miles from the inner harbor A fierce
fight followed. The Russian vessels
we're badly damaged. The Korietz
was blown up, presumably by its own
crew, in order to escape capture
portion of the crew was rescued by the
French and Italian vessels in the har-
Dor. The Variag tried to escape, but
suddenly an explosion was heard, and
the Variag was seen to sink. Whether
she was sunk by a Japanese she'll or
by her own crew is not known. The
United States gunbOat Vicksburg and
the British cruiser Talbot witnessed
the battle.
The positions of the wrecks appear
10 be such that it will be easy to re-
cover the guns. The Russian losses
were one officer and 40 men killed and
AGA wounded.
me survivors OF the Russian YES
sells still remain on board the British
cruiser Talbot. the Italian cruiser Elba
and the French cruiser Pascal. The
situation is becoming acute, as the
Japanese have twice made demands OF
the commanders of the three foreign
vessels that the Russians be surren-
dered as prisoners OF war. The cap
tain of the Talbot. being the senior
naval officer. each time replied that
he was awaiting instructions from his
government. None of the Russians
are on board the American gunboat
Vicksburg, whose commanded consid'
ers that the Japanese are right in
their demand, as the Russians tooh
advantage of the clemency OF the Jap
anese in returning to the harbor, then
taking refuge on the foreign vessels
and refusing to surrender. whereas the
Japanese fleet refrained from sinking
them in the open sea, as they couid
have done.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1904-02-18
500 EDWARD. 500.

The readers of this paper will be
pleased to learn that there is at
least one dreaded disease thatscience
has been able to cure in all its stage.
and that is Catarrh. Halls Catarrh
Cure is the only positive cure now
known to the medical fraternity.
Catarrh being a constitutional dis
ease. requires a constitutional treat
ment. Halls Catarrh Cure is taken
internally, acting directly upon the
blood and mucous surfaces OF the
system, thereby destroying the foun-
datiou of the disease, and giving the
patient strength by building up the
constitution and assisting nature in
doing it's work. The proprietors have
SO much faith in its curative powers
that they offer One Hundred Dollars
for any case that it fails to cure. Send
for list OF testimonials.
Address F j. Cheney & Co., Toledo o.
d. Sold by all Druggists, 75c.
Take Halls Family Pills for consti-
patton.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1904-02-18
Southern Railway.

Schedule effective Jan. llth, l&4.
Trains leave Washington from Peunsyl
vania Station.
7.3Oa m Daily-IOcal for HarrisOnbuTg
Warrenton, Danville, and way stations.
lO.5I am Washington and Florida
Limited. First-class coaches and drawing
room sleeper to Jacksonville, Fla. Din
1115a M Daily-United States Fast Mail
Nrst-elass coaches and drawing
sleeper to New Orleans. Dining-car ser
vice.
sonburg and way stations ON Manassas
Branch.
4.4O pm Daily-LoCal for WarrentOn an6
Charlottesville.
6.3l pm week days SOuthern's Palm
Limited. Solid Pullman train; club, din
ers, drawing-rOOm, sleeperS, and Observa-
ton TO Columbia, Aiken, Augusta, Savan-
nah. Jacksonville and st. Augustine.
rio m Daily-New YOrK ana Atlantis
Express-First-class coach to Atlanta.
Sleeper TO Columbus, ga, Mondays, We'd
pesdays and Fridays, sunset Route Tour
lat sleeper, Washington to San Francisco,
Pullman Buffet service.
g.Dp. m. daily-New York and Florida
Express. Through coaches and sleepeTs
to Columbia, Aiken, Auguata, Savannah
and Jacksonville; dining Car service.
1000 % no Daily-New 1Ork and Mem
phis Limited (via Observation-Disclosures
coach and sleeping car TO Roanoke. Knox
vile. Chattanooga, and Memphis, sleeper
I, New Orleans. DiniDg-car service.
iO.45 m Daily-Washington and South.
western Limited--All Pullman trains. club,
and observation cars to Atlanta and Ma
con: sieepers to Nashville, Atlanta. Ma
con, Memphis. New Orleans. Dining
car service.
TRAINS ON BLUEMONT BRAHCh,
Leave Washington $40 m, LOO y H.
43Op m.5pm, week days, for BluemOnt
AS D m and 625 p m week days for Lees.
burg only. Sundays only, 9.iOa m and
6.25 D m.
Through trains from the South arrive
Wash'n 6.42 NJ. 6.52 a IN, 9.45 m, 1913
m. $500 IN, $50 p m, and 800 . no.
daily. Local trains from Harrisoabure
II rs m week days and $40 M daily
From Charlottesville, 8.25a m anu $40 m
daily.
Tickets, sleeping car, reservations, anC
detaied information can be had at tlcsei
office. 100 18th ST.. 51l Pa. ave., and Penn
seiyania Station. Baggage checked through
from hotels and residences.
Phone 1910 for 7. II. Il. CAB service
O. 81. ACK ERT, General Manager
y. II. HAhDWiCk, General asa "a
l.. 8. BROWN. General Agent.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1904-02-18

OWING to the war, Russia has de-
cIoed not TO make an exhibit at the
st. Louis Fair.
Three train hands were killed at
Peedee, S. c., on the Atlantic Coast
line in headon collision.
Secretary of War Taft will sell So
100000 Philippine certificates as soon
as he can arrange the details.
Professor Charles Z. Beecher, PHI. D.,
professor OF paleontology and curator
OF Peabody Museum. at Yale Univer.
sity. Is dead.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1904-02-18
For over Sixty Tears

Mrs. WInslow's Soothing Syrup hV
been used FOR over sixty years bymillioni
OF mothers for their children while teeth
ing, with perfect uceess. IL eoOthes the
child, softens tn Gums, allayS all psins.
cures wind colo, and is the best remedy
for Diarrhoea IL will relieve the poor
little sufferer Immediately. Sold BY
Druggists In every part OF the world.
twenty FIVE cents bottle. BE sure AND
,sk for "Mrs Window Soothing
Srrn, - ana ,sFa NJ ntha-
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1904-02-18

stomach and other organs Of digestion
and nutrition.
$1,000 FORFERlT will be paid by
WORLDS DIsPENsARY MEDICAL. ASSo-
CATION. Proprietors, Buffalo, n. V, If
they cannot show the original signature
of the individual volunteering the testi-
monial below, and also of the writer's Of
every testimonial among the thousands
which they are constantly publishing,
thus proving their genuineness.
sThe praise wonld like to give your Golden
Medical Discovery cannot utter III words or
describe with pep.r writes James b. Ambrose,
ESQ.,, Of s7osH Mifflin Street Huntingdon, Pa.
al was taken with what our physicians here
said was indigestion ] doctoTed with the best
around here and found relief. ] wrote TO
YOU and you sent me a question blank 10 NIL out,
aud did So ard You then advised me 10 use
Dr. Piercs's Golden Medical Discovery. took
three bottles and felt good that stopped,
being cured. ! have no symptoms OF gasttic
trouble or indigestion now"
DR.. Pierce's Common Sense Medical
Adviser, sent free on receipt OF stamps
to cover expense of mailing 0TD.
Twenty-one one-cent stamps Tor the
book in paper covers, or 81 stamps for
the cloth-bound volume. Address DR..
R. v. Pierce, Buffalo, n. Y.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1904-02-18
MRS. MAVERICK TO PRESS CLAIMS
Suit For Vast Property In Virginia
and Kentucky Reopened.

Richmond. Va, Feb. 15.-On appli
cation of l.. d. Yarrell, of Washington
the suit of Caroline f. Won Roques
the baroness, against ID. w. Armstrong
ct al, was replaced on the docket OF
the chancery court.
This is the suit in which Mrs. May
brick, recently released from prison
in England, is interested. 1t involves
extensive real property in this state
and in Kentucky Mrs. Maybrick's In
terest comes through her mothers
claim In the estate.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1904-02-18
HAEDECAPPEDs
The man who started 70 run a race in

ShatuS auQ tCllSiS
would be visibly
handicapped. No
one would expect
him to succeed.
The an W h o.
runs the race of
life when his
digestive and nu-
tritiye organs are
diseased is equally
handicapped. In
the one case his
strength Is over
weighted, In the
other II is under
mined. Success
demands above
all else q sound
stomach.
Doctor Pierce's
Golden Medical
Discovery cure S
diseases of the
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1904-02-18
W.. 8. Erpbreg

fSueesssor TO Embrey q Berryman.1
Dealer in RAILROAD CROSS TIES, CEDAR
POSTS, SP0KES AND HOOPS.
Keeps constantly on hand Q large supply
cf pnled Hay and Mn Feed. EB-Qmee nseF
as.lrosd Depot. Fred ziekshn ara. We
Also Agent for Pas Wire ftnes 90.
Martinsburg statesman. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1869-1906, 1904-12-16
WANTED PARKERSBURG
MONEY.

A special from PaIkersburg says:
1t as Just reached the public ear
tn At Mrs. Cassie L. Oh adwick a tSw
m Jnths ago tried to effect loan OF
$40, COO from the first National Bank
o this city. She is said to have otter-
ed the securities that are now SO fam
liar to the reading public, and on
which numerous bankaIs in mPny
ci,ies and towns were induced to part
with their cash.
The local bank, II is stated, reused
10 loan the sum desired By Mrs Chad
wick, but instead, offered to let her
have S. 600 sum which appears TO
have been beneath her notice, as she
refused to accept the preferred amount
and dropped the negotiations with
the bank.
Martinsburg statesman. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1869-1906, 1904-12-16
COMPANY INCORPORATED.

The Spencer Seedless Apple Com
n nv of Ohio and Pennsylvania has
received its charter. and IS now an
in .orporated company. The incorpor-
ators are Messrs 6. S Felker. w. II.
Thomas, Henry J. Seibert, e. u.
Gardner vnd NJ, l.. Dorm
The company has been organized
By the election OF the following board
of directors Messis. -. J.. Se1pert, NJ.
L. Dorm, II. s. Cushwa, Alex Clohan
5 S. Fe.ker, E. D. Gardner and w.
c. Scheu. The officers are Henry }.
Seibert, Piesidebt, Wlltur II
Thomas Secretary, ard S. ;. Felker,
Treasurer. The object OF the company
Is % grow, propag ate and sell, the
seedless apple trees, u be sold in the
states OF Ohio and Pennsylvania.
/ Tae company will have its headquaf-
tiers IN this city, and will proceed al
once TO make pr. pa'atiors Tor active
operations III the ;piing. The men at
the head OF this enterprise is guar
artee that it Will be vigorously push
ed. and conducted ON business rinci-
pc, 1t is the opinion Of those who
have investigated the subject, that II
/ is an excellent business proposition,
and from what We know Of it, it can.
not be otherwise.
Martinsburg statesman. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1869-1906, 1904-12-16
IOS TIE 2Sth AT THE GIN tkAL
OPERA HOUSE THE WASH1-
TONIANS" WILL JOLLY
UP MARTIMSBURG WITH
COMEDY AND SONG.
COMEDY AND SONG

There will be lots to make you
hugh and good laugh is the best
kind of an undershirt for cold wealth
er.
The play will open with comedy.
and then there will follow violin mu-
sic, 'What am Violin Music with
no fiddle relations whatever. Mr.. Yu-
ndt, the violin vlrtuoso, was compli-
mented by the President Mr.. Roose-
welt a short while since when he play
ed with Madame Niola, in the East
Room of the White House to select
audience of (only) a thousand guests.
There will also be in the company
Mr.. Hickma n, who has a grand tenor
voice, and who will sooh appear in
grand Opera in New York.
Further Mr. Hanlon, the author of
several popular airs will give some
"sho huff ray time. There will be 9th.
er attractions, and then the evening
will close with farce comedy that
will make you laugh for week till
you're weak.
One third of the proceeds will be
donated 10 The Daughters OF the
c oniederacy, and the occasion will
be under the auspices OF the following
ladies who will act as patronesses:
Mrs. rr. McSherry, Mrs. DR.. Baker,
Mrs. Hunter II. Boyd, Miss Bessie
Boyd, Mrs. c. J. Faulkner, Miss Sal
lie Faulkner, Mrs. Howard II. En-
inert, Mrs. Edward Harrison, Mrs.
w. II. Crawford, Miss Mary Woods,
Mrs. DIR. Link, Mrs. M. A Snod
grass, Mrs. T. P. Licklider, Miss
Lillian Licklider, Mrs. S, V. Fiery,
Mrs. Dr. J. B. Snodgrass. Mrs. Jno {.
S. Douglas, Miss Lii Eichelberger,
Mrs. Jno Boyd, Mrs Burkhart. Mrs.
Bessie I.amon, Mrs. Dir. Andrews,
Misses M. G. McSherrT and Mary c.
Stribling, Mrs. Peyton Harrison Mrs.
II. Doll, Miss B. ]. Hunter, Mrs
Michael Woods, Mrs. Dr.. VIM. T
Henshaw, Miss Jaue Colston, Mrs.
H. H. Castleman, Mrs. Max Robin
son, Mrs. M. G. Tabler, Miss Estele
Blondel and Miss That's Blondel.
The entertainment begins at S
clock.
Doors open at 7 O'Clock. Admission
&C, 35c and 25c on sale at the usual
place beginning Dec 10th. Better Sc
cure seats early.
Martinsburg statesman. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1869-1906, 1904-12-16
JUDGE FAULKNER QUALIFIED

Judge +. Boyd Faulkner has receiv-
ed his commission as Judge elect oil
the 18th Judicial Circuit, and qualified
on last Friday before the clerk of the
Circuit court, Judge Faulkner first
donned the ermlne i'll February
1892, under an appointment from
Judge Fleming to fill the vacancy oc-
casioned by the death Of Judge Duck
wall, and in the general election in
that year was elected without opposi-
ton to fill out his unexpired term. In
1896 he was elected for full term
having been opposed by Mr.. Thomas
Ddckwall of Morgan county, as an in
dependant candidate, who by the way
did not get a single vote in this
county. At the last election Judge
Faulkner was reelected for second
fall term ,wh ich if he lives to fill, will
give him 20 years on the bench. He
has filled the office with signal abilil y
and to the satisfaction of the people
and the bar.
Martinsburg statesman. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1869-1906, 1904-12-16
GERARESTOWN NEWS.

GERARESTOWN NEWS.
From the Times.
Butter 20, eggs IS.
Blustery
Butchering time is again at hand
and the squeal OF the porker is heard
in the land.
Rev J. P. Stump. of Alexandria, is
in the old village this week.
The biggest porker Of the seasoa SO
far came from the pen of Mr.. Lloyd
rim and netted 432 pounds.
The wires are being placed upon
the new telephone poles.
Mr.. George Hull has been engaged
as janitor of the Presbyterian church
Of this place.
The numerous reports of guns show
that many rabbits are being killed or
scared.
We regret TO hear that Mr.. U. S.
Watson has been sick for the past
three weeks but hope 10 soon see him
out again.
Only two weeks until Christmas.
These festal seasons seem to come so
much closer together than used to do
The hour OF meeting OF the Prcsby-
terrain Sunday School OF this place
has been changed to 945 a III.
Congratulations and best wishes to
our fair, young friend, Miss Emma
p Mesmer, who was married Deem
Der 9th to Mr., Joseph c. Avis, OF
Berryville.
The annual Christmas entertain
ment by the Southern Methodist Sum
day School will be held on Wednes-
day evening, Dec. 28, beginning at
7o'clock sharp.
A literary society was organized in
the village last week, with the follow
ing officers, viz. President, l.. F. Will
son, Vice president, DR.. Geo. S. West
Secretary Miss Lula Graham. The
society will meet fortuightly at the
home of the members.
Martinsburg statesman. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1869-1906, 1904-12-16
THE BANKERS DAUGHTER

Some OF the local theatrical talent
81 Martinsburg are rehearsiug Brum-
son Howard s play The Bankers
Daughter" which had remarkable
run, both in New York and Londof a
The play will be put before the pub
lie eaaly in January, at the Central
Opera house, under the auspices of
the Daughters of the Confedercy
There are IS characters in the cast,
and it is the most ambitious effort
that Amateurs have ever attempted,
in this city.
Martinsburg statesman. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1869-1906, 1904-12-16

How Sre Your kid1eyss
. Ezuros spfs' pss sa's,S r'Tres3s sE1ner IN W.
Martinsburg statesman. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1869-1906, 1904-12-16
TO SPEND WINTER IN.THE sun
NY SOUTH.

AS winter approaches it isinoticeable
hoS mony people anticipate spending
Ike dfeary months in tAe"Sunny =
South either for pleas IRE or heal h
The regular winter tourist tickets are
ro- on sale at all stations on the Bal
timore and Ohio railroad to prlnciI al
polnts in Florida and the south at very
low rates.
Full Information as to time of trains
routes, stop-overs, etc, can be.procured
on spplicalion to any ticket agent Bal
timore and Ohio railroad.
Martinsburg statesman. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1869-1906, 1904-12-16

Every departm, Mt handled by practica',
experienced sensible men and women, ana
he re are the Departments:
sb.-n Husaandry. Swine, Horticulture,
Young Folks, Household, Poultry, Veteri-
nary Grange,
Martinsburg statesman. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1869-1906, 1904-12-16
ENGAGEMENT ANNOUNCED.

Mr.. and Mrs. c, Hoffman, q
Waynesboro, Pa, have announced the
engagement of their daughter, Miss
Annie Hoff man, to Mr.. Wolf Kirsor,
of this city. The date OF the wedding
has not been sci, but will occur in the
spring. Mr. KirsoA is we'll known
young merchant OF North Queen
street.
Martinsburg statesman. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1869-1906, 1904-12-16
A FRIGHTENED HORSE.

Running like mad down the street
dumping the occupsnts,ior hundreG
otter accidents, are everyg day occur
rences. Itbehooves everyb body to hav.
a liza lie Salve handy land there,
none as good as Bucklen's Arnica Salvt
BurHs, Cats, Sores, Eczema and Pile,
di-appeofaquickly under its soothing
effect. 25c at NJ "a. Snodgrass' Drut
Store.
Martinsburg statesman. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1869-1906, 1904-12-16
The case of Miss frankie
0rser, of Boston, Mass, is in.
tereSting TO all women.

DEAR Mrs. PINKHAM IL suffered
misery for several years. My back ached
and | had bearing-down pains, and fire.
quent headaches. l would often wake
from restful sleep in such pain and
misery that it would be hours before
l could close my eyes again. l dreaded
the long nights and weary days. l
could do no work. | consulted differ
ent physicians hoping to get relief,
but, finding that their medicines did
not cure me, tried Lydia IL. Pink
hams Vegetable Compound, as
it was highly recommended to me. am
glad that | did SO, for | soon found
that it was the medicine for my case.
Very soon I was rid of every ache and
pain and restored to perfect health.
/ feel splendid, have fine appetite,
and have gained in weight a lot -
Miss FRANKIE ORsER, IA Warrenton
St., Boston, Mass. - $4,000 forfeit If original
Of aboue letter proving genaiHSnsS5 cannot be pro-
duced
Surely you cannot wish to re-
main weak, sick and discouraged.
and exhausted with each days
work. Some arrangement of the
feminine organs Is responsible
for this exhaustion, following
any kind of work or effort.
Lydia Il. Pinkham's Vegetable
Compound will help you just as
1t has thousands Of other women.
Martinsburg statesman. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1869-1906, 1904-12-16
A GUARAN FEED CURE FOX
PILES.

Itching, Blind, Bleeding or Protrud-
i. z Piles. Druggist refund money II
PAZO OINTMENT fails to cure any
case. no matter of how long standing,
ia to IA days. First application gives
ease and rest. soc. If your druggist
hasn', It send soc in stamps and 1t VIII
be forwarded postpaid by Paris Medi-
ciae Co, s.. Louis Mo.
Martinsburg statesman. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1869-1906, 1904-12-16
Allen,s Foot Ease, a powder. 1t cure

Aliens Foot Ease, powder.It cure
,ainful, smarting, nervous feet and
Ingrowing,nails, and Instantly ttkes
the sting out of corns and bunions. It's
the greatest comfort discovery OF the
age. Aliens Foot-Ease makes tight or
new shoes,feel easy. 1t is certain cure
for sweating, callous and hot, tired
aching feet. Thy it today. Sold by nj
Druggists and Shoe stores 25c.s Don't
accept any substitute. Trial pact age
FREE Address, A lien s. Olmsted, LIE
Ry. n. Y.
Martinsburg statesman. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1869-1906, 1904-12-16
REDUCED RATES TO ERIE.
Via PennsN lvania Railroad, Account
Pennsylvania State Grange,
Patrons OF HusbaDdry.

For The benefit Of those desiring to
attend the meeting of the Pennsyl-
vania State Grange, Patrons of Hus-
bandry, to be held at Erie, December
Is to l6, the Pennsylvania Railroad
Company will sell round-trip tickets
to Erie from all static ms on its lines in
the State of Pennsylvania, December
II to 10, good to return until Deccm
her II. inclusiye,at reduced rates (niu-
imum rate % cents ct
Martinsburg statesman. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1869-1906, 1904-12-16
ENGAGEMENT ANNOMNCED.

The engagement of Miss Christine
CHI W, daughter OF Col. r. P. Chew,
CT Charles Town, o,Mr. Brantz NJ.
Rozel, of Tennessee. has been an
nounced. The wedding will take
place some time in January.
Martinsburg statesman. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1869-1906, 1904-12-16

Even the quietest woman can make
a hustle if she wants TO
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1904-01-11
SIZES Nd TRACE UF PEACE
RUSSIAN ARMY is BEING MOVED
TO MANcHURIA.
Russia Is Well Prepared and Has Many
Troopo Already Struggled Into
Desirable Points in Korea-ls
Now Virtually at War.

New York, Jan lo-The Herald this
morning publishes the following:
St Petersburg, Jan. 9.-It Is dimcut
today to discover a trace or sign OF the
possible maintenance of peace, where.
as those of war are easily visible.
Foremost in seriousness Is the fact
as yet scarcely known, that the entire
Tenth army corps at Kharkoff, com
manded by General Sloutchevsky, con
sisting OF the Ninth division of infan-
| try Of POltaya, the Thirty.nrst diyis-
ions Of cavalry Of KharkoN and the
Fifty-frst brigade Of reserve infantry
dncludns artillery has been equip
ped with baggage ami the corps is or
dered to be transported with the least
possible delay to Manchurla.
The corps consists Of $1,000 men. I
am told that the estimated cost per
man for the journey Is $50 roubles. and
more than 100000 roubles Cs2.5oO..
00O) have been appropriated for the
same.
simultaneously government agents
arc making inquiries for extensive
transport accommodation, and leading
firms are asking for the freight rates
for the time when the ice clears. but
such well known houses as Mossrs.
Wilson and Mcssrs. Bornholdt nave re.
FUSED To give advance quotations.
made a number Of visits on the
Russian Christmas among Official
classes and found the opinion prevail
ing that Russia Is today virtually at
war with Japan although what is ac-
tually being done iu the way Of assum-
ing stratcgctical positions is con.
ccaloI by both sides. This is easy
enough in view Of the great distances
over which operations are being con.
duoteI
When the times comes Russia
says "youw in find that justas many
Russian troops have been smuggled
into desirable points in Korea as Jap
ancse who are here well known to
Doe pouring iu"