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The progress., 1904-07-23
HERE AND THERE.

Why not keep book in which
you shall record all sales and expendi-
lures on the carin. Some farmers have
a very poor idea of what they are do
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1904-02-18

splendid victory. Il II considered sig
nificant that the rigid censorship re.
garding the movements Of the Japa-
nese feet has been withdrawn.
The vessels that comprised the
Japanese fieet that attacked and de-
stroyed the Russian cruisers Variag
and Korietz at Chemulpo were the
cruisers Naniva, Takahohiho Akashi,
suma AMI Astama. The Japanese did
not lose a man.
Six Norwegian steamers chartered
BY d Russian naval contractor have
been captured They carried coal car
goes. 1t is rumored that 1900 Japar
nese soldiers have been killed, pre-
sumably by the sinking of a transport.
Disturbances are reported proceeding
& in Seoul
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1904-02-18
APPEAL TO UNITED STATES.
Japanese Ask United States to Prevail
on Russia for Release Of Men.

Japanese Ask United States to Prevail
On Russia for Release of Men.
washington, Feb. 15.-Japan will
appeal to the United States to prevail
ION the Russian government to release
the 100 Japanese subjects reported de-
tanned at Port Arthur. Mr.. Takahira,
the Japanese minister. 1t Is expected,
will present the appeal to Secretary
Hay today.
In a. cablegram received from To-
kio the minister was informed that
according to news brought to Che Foo
by d British steamer from Port Arthur
400 japanese refugees had been taken
from the steamer by the Russian au-
thorities just before the vessel sailed
In spite Of the protest Of the Japa-
nese. Having agreed to look out for
Japanese citizens in Russian territory
during the war, this government will
instruct Mr. Mccormick. the American
ambassador at St. Petersburg, to in
quire Of the Russian government on
the subject as to the Japanese in
question.
The best naval opinion here Is to the
effect that the detention Of these
Japanese at Port Arthur is a strate.
gical necessity, to prevent the Japa-
nese gaining information as to fortii-
cations, troops, etc.
Although Russia's answer to Secre-
tary Hays note asking her to respect
the neutrality of China and to localize
hostilities as much az possible has not
been received, the state department
knows indirectly that Russia will re-
ply favorably. 1t will then remain for
the powers to fix the scope of their
note and to draft more definite prop
osition for acceptance by the two com
batants. Satisfaction is expressed In
administration circles that Great
Britain, as well as Russia, has de
cided to waive objections to the note
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1904-02-18

To our Patrons and the Public: Here
after we will not extend credit longer
than 60 days. time unless special ar
rangements are made at time of sale.
M. "A. MOORE & Co.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1904-02-18
Empercr conuratulates rouo.

Nagasaki. Feb. is. According to adj
vices received here the engagement
at Port Arthur commenced at o'clock
on the morning of the 9th. Altogether
twelve vessels we're destroyed and
eight captured. The captured vessels
are expected at Sasebo today The
emperor has congratulated Admiral
Togo, commanding the aeet, for his
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1904-02-18

Than Cutting Corns. The Foot-Rase SAM
itary Cora Plasters cure by absorption,
Something entirely new. The sanitary oils and
yapors do the work. Sold by all Druggists, 25c.,
or by mail. Sample mailed FREE. Address.
Allen s. Olmsted, Leroy, NY.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1904-02-18
OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES
Over Four Hundred put to
Death BY the Sword.
FAILED 70 BLOW UP sRiDos.
vlcerpy Aiedeff Reports Attempts to
cut the Telegraph resJapaness
& Land Troops AZ chemulpoPort
Arthur Cut on.

Lard Troops AZ chemulpo-Port
arthur Cut on.
London. FEB. 15: The Daily Mails
Port Arthur correspondent says: CT
fetal advices state that the Japanese
landed 900 soldiers near Talien Wan.
with disastrous results, 40 being
sabred by Cossacks The remainder
escaped to their ships. It is further
stated that the Japanese landed at
Dove bay. where thirty of them were
killed and the remainder retreated.
The Daily Mails New Chwang cor
respondent cables: According to Of
ficfal Port Arthur kilograms the Japa-
nese landed . force at Pigeon bay,
west Port Arthur. They were then at
tackled BIZ troops and By the land bat
teries and were defeated with heavy
loss
The correspondent Of the Daily Ex-
press at Picking reports that Viceroy
Alexiefi is practically isolated, direct
Communication between Port Arthur
and Vladivostock being suspended.
He adds that the railroad behind Port
Arthur has been blown up and that
5000 japanese troops have landed
near Dalry.
The Daily Mails Toxic corresponds
emit says that the japanese warship
AmaM has captured the German
steamer Yokohama. which had a cargo
including dynamite for Port Arthur.
The Nagasaki correspondent of the
Daily Telegraph expresses the conyic-
ton that Russia Ia quite unable to
hold the Lao Tung peninsula and that
Port Arthur Is bound to fall by the
efTinxions Of time even without an as
sault.
The Daily Mall, the Daily Telegraph
I and other papers publish dispatches
from Toxic, Nagasahi and Shanghai
reporting the destruction of three Rus
sian cruisers by mines or torpedoes in
1.-THE Tsugarti straits, off Aomori, Japan.
The statement that China will main
/ tain neutrality Is published In Pc
king, II Ii reported that the Siberian
lyailroad has been wrecked In six
places, covering q distance Of seventy
miles. The correspondent at Tien
Tsfn BIT the Standard says the British,
] American. French, German and Ital
Liam ministers have Jointly notified the
1 Russian and japanese ministers that
| no hostilities will be allowed on Chi
/ nese soil, other than that Of Man
H ehuria.
The Times Wei Hal Wei CORE
spondent says that the Japanese have
occupied Ching Haia Wen, Russian
coallng station, close to Masampho.
1 Tho Daily Telegranh's Shanghai cor
| respondent says 1t Ii reported that the
japanese have bombarded Daluy and
Il landed marines.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1904-02-18
RS for Chiieiren

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Successfully used by Mother Gray, nurse in the
Children's Home In New York, Cure Feverish-
ness, Bad Stomach, Teething Disorders, move
and regulate the Bowels and Destroy Worms.
Over 80. 900 testimonials. They never fail. At
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Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1904-02-18
For sale.

A Webster's International diction-
airy. Used a short time but as good as
new. Two-thirds price II taken at once,
Enquire at this office.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1904-02-18

I will sell al Public Auction, on the
Jack Cooper farm, II miles south and
of mile west OF Elk Point, on
MONDAY, FEB %, 1904,
Commencing At ten o'clock sharp, the
following described personal property:
CATTLE AND Hoes.
8 head OF steers, coming one. year old;
A heifers, coming one year old; steer,
coming two years old; COWS, soon to
be fresh; COW and calf BY side; 4cows
giving milk; rs head OF shoats; So head
OF sows in pig, the balance good thrifty
feeders: high grade black Pooled An
gus bull,
HORSES.
1 five year old gelding, weight 900
pounds; ! black gelding, weight 1900
pounds; span OF brown coach geld
ings, weight 2400 pounds; span of
geldings, weight 200 pounds; | bay
gelding, weight 1850.
AANhANEARAs EIOs
Rock Island disc cultivator, nearly
new; John Deere lister, nearly new;
Stirring pillow; Moline lister;
four horse disc, nearly new; l harrow;
l twelve foot rake, nearly new; Nc
Cormick mower, nearly new; 10 tons OF
good millet hay, bound; 2 walking
cultivators; 100 bushels seed potatoes,
early Six Weeks; 500 feet barbed
wire.
Plenty to eat and drink at noon.
TERMS OF SALE: All sums Of $40 or
under, cash; on larger sums credit of
ten months will be given at 5 per cent
interest.
JACK COOPER,
A. Bovee, Auctioneer. Owner.
Will freeman, Clerk.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1904-02-18

~ iii believed I'd be- d violation of tho
laws Of warfare.
The foreign once issued the follow.
Ing statement regarding the sinki.l q
of the zeEsho Marn 1.-TWO Japanese
merchant vessels, the zensho Maru
and the Naganoura Maru. were sud-
denly attacked BY four Russian cruis
ers from yladivostock while ten miles
on Iensangta Fire was opened with
out any order being given the vessels
10 surrender The Kaganostra sue
ceedad In escaping The other yes
sci was surrounded by the cruisers
and sunk All on board were either
killed Or drowned"
It IS said tho japanese government
Is planning repnisaIs Several Rus.
sian ships which nave been detained
In order to prevent reports Of the ma
neuvers of the japanese from reach.
ing the enemy will now. IT ii said. be
sent to the prize courts and all prob
ably win be corfscated. .A
Brings Refugees From Port Arthur.
Che Foo, Feb. l5. The steamer Che
Foo arrived here from Port Arthur
with d large number Of refugees. con.
sisting mostly of Chinese but also q
few europeans, The reported, land
fight between Dalny and Port Arthur
Tuesday morning Is not confirmed by
those who came from Port Arthur.
After the attack on Port Arthur Tues
day the Japanese fleet did not return.
About thirty shells struck In town.
One on Main street broke every win
dow. others struck oh the hills
among small houses, one of which
killed a woman and child. The pco-
pie are panic stricken and are leav.
Ing town on every train
Captain Gunderson Of the Norwegian
collier Bygdo has been Imprisoned at
Port Arthur for four days for having
in his possession a chart Of the Cling.
vanu coaliLg station west of Port Ar
thur and showing the chart To the
Japanese The japanese were arrest.
ed with him, but their whereabouts
are not known. 1t is also reported
that correspondent has been arrest
ed in attempting to send news by the
steamer Che Foo, sailing from Port
Arthur. The captain was allowed to
leave on agreeing to say nothing about
the unconfirned report that fffty-one
Russian sailors had been killed In the
engagement Tuesday One refugee
says he saw seven bodies landed from
disabled cruiser. which was in bad
position with heavy list, bow down
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1904-09-21
SOUTH CAROLINA REPUBLICANS.
DantzIer not to be Put up Against
Congressman Lever, but Some
Other Negro, or White
Man, May Be.

Columbia, Sept. 15.-Since last
nights Republican State committee
meeting the Republicn politicians are
wondering just who will be put up IN
this district against Congressman
Lever. The convention cf DELEGATES
fer the 7th district will meet in Sum-
ter on September a "a, and this conven-
tion. it is understood, will place in
nomination some one who can capture
some votes. A delegate to the district
convention this morning stated that
this candidate would not be Dantzler,
who had announced himself. The del
egate said that they were not running
this candidate this time for the con-
test money, which is $1,000, but be
admitted that the money would be ac-
cepted if the Republican Congress
awarded it. It was positively stated,
however, that if any candidate was
put up, it would not be Dantzier.
There is possibility that no candi-
date will be put up in this district,
however, and it is not known what
will be dcne in the 1st distict.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1904-09-21
In Praise of Chamberlain's Col
ic, Cholera and Diarrhoea
Remedy.
RemedY.

ssAllow me to give you a few words IN
praise of Chamberlain's Collie, Cholera
and Diarrhoea Remedy" says Mr.. John
Hamlet, OF Eagle Pass, Texas. II suffered
one week with bowel trouble and took all
kinds of medicine without getting any re-
lief, shen my friend, Mr.. c. Johnson, a
merchant here, advised me to take this
rem sdy. After taking enc cose I felt
greatly relieved and whez. had taken the
third dose was entirely cured. | thank
you from the b. stom of my heart for put
ting this great remedy in the hands OF
mankind" For sale by China's drug
store.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1904-09-21

The Greenwood News thinks "this
recent idea which has sprung up all
over the country" of thanking people
through the newspapers for attentions
to the sick and for votes in the elec-
tion "a misconception of the proprie-
ties. I" Perhaps so: it is certainly a
miconception" of the Office Of a
newspaper to expect it to publish these
cards of thanks free-as some persons
do. The former is a matter Of taste,
and it may be said de gustibus non
disputandum" but the latter is d
matter of business that the newspapers
must regulate for themselves -New-
berry Observer.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1904-09-21
IS II WELL?


The following lines are affectionate-
ly inscribed to my bereaved friend,
Mrs. Julia F. Folk, of Providence,
S G.
It is we'll. It is we'll! was the doleful
swell,
Which I caught from the chimes of a
tolling bell.
When a sleeping form, manly, noble,
With evergreen wreaths, and robes so
bland,
Was tenderly laid, beneath the sod.
Where m myrtles, daisies and violets nod.
Caught I the right sound, from the
silvery bell,
DID it's pealing echoes say, 1T is
well?''
Was it we'll for the mother, that loved
one to lay
So sadly and coldly in silence away?
Was it we'll, from their casket of jew
els so rare
70 pluck out gem, SO wondrously
fair?
Was it we'll for the man-from his
home love torn,
From his usefulness on earth, so hur-
riedly borne?
Ere yet he had sounded the depths of
the one,
Or dreamed of the beauty revealed by
the sun.
There are visions of loeeliness, linger-
ing here,
Even here in this valley, the hcme Of
the dear
For earth is a dwelling to mortals
In beauty and happiness rivaling
Heaven
With moments Of gladness, when JOY
rules the soul
And the powers of darkness no longer
control.
And vet he was suddenly taken away
III the rosy dawn Of his manhood's
day,
From friendships holy JOY half tasted,
Afection's treasured stores unwasted,
And the priceless wealth Of his fer
vent love
Imprisoned Lere, like the hedgling
dove.
Whose wings have never essayed to
Ti-0
In Joy and fight towards the snn-lit
skies.
Is it well thas ne may 10 longer know
The trials of earth-its sins and It's
woes?
Those visions OF beauty haye vanished
from sight,
Like meteors swift, on the pathway OF
night.
The hopes that are brightest oft beam
to deceive,
Tie joys that are sweetest first leave
us TO grieve.
Then hushed be each sigh, as we
think of his rest,
With the fragrant turf Ger his peace
ful breast
When the warblers of summer are all
in tune
For natures praise-in the glowing
June.
And his bright, noble spirit more glad
than they,
In the land so rear-so far away
Is waiting to come, ou radiant wings
In the train CT the gloriousy' King OF
Kings,
When each precious gem now hid in
the ground
Shall burst into life at the trumpet; S
sound
AL crowned and robed in immortal
light.
Outshining the starry gems Of night.
For ouE trust il the promise Jesas
is given
OF such. dear ore, is the kingdom OF
Heaven.
And in fulness Of hope and comfort we
tell
1t is we'll with your boy. oh. yes it is
we'll.
II. f. B.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1904-09-21
Emergency Me1;ciuss.

It is a great convent -.,ce .n have at
hand reliable re!nedie Cor USE IL case Of
accident and for siig::1 !niuries ':r:! all
meuts. A good !iuimes.t ,.pS one that is
fast becoming q far,.ri'e Il not q house
hold necessity is Ghanberlai,'s Pain
Balm. By applying il promptly to cot,
bruise or burn it eli,ss the pain ana
causes the injury to neal III about one
third the time usually required. and as it
is an antisept,c :s prevents a,s On ser oi
blood poisoning. When Pain Balm Is
Kept ct hand -prain may be treated be-
fore irfammatiou sets IN, which iEsures u
qnick recovery. For sale by Chinis's Cru;
store.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1904-09-21
What's in a Name?

Everything is in the name when it come
to Witch Hazel Sal7e. E. G. Dewitt i Co.
Of Chicago, discovered some years ago how
to make 4 salye FROM Witch Hazel that IS
specific foc Piles. For blind, bleeding,
itching and protruding Piles, eczema,
cuts, burns, bruises and all skin diseases,
DeWitt's Salve has no equal. This has
given rise to numerous worthless counter
feits. Ask for DeWitt's genuine.
Sold by 0. 3. Davis.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1904-09-21
SEVERE FIGHTING
1T PORT ARTHUR.
Japanese Capture Five Hundred
Russian Cavalry who Make
S0rtie

Chefoo, Sept. IA japanese who
arrived today from Dalny reports q
terrific bomardment of Port Arthur
by the Japanese Oh September 10Th
and 18th. He also reports that FIVE
hundred Russian cavalry who attempt
ed to drive the japanese from Palich-
wang were captured. Palichwang is
strategic position just outside of
Port Arthur which the japanese have
held some time.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1904-09-21

st. Petersburg, Sept lit is re-
ported here that outpost firing has be-
gun south of Mukden, and also in the
direction of the Liao River, indicat-
ing that 3 general engagement between
the japanese and Russians is immi-
nent although, toward the East the
movements of Gen. Kuroki are still
yelled in uncertainty. The General
staff do not believe Gen. KuropatlAin
intends to hold Mukden against the
japanese unless the course of the bat
tie is unexpectedly favorable.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1904-09-21

Rome, Sept. 17.-One hundred and
nine children were born IN Rome the
same day as the heir to the Italian
tn rome, which is four times the aver
age for a days births. In all cases
where the parents are willing the
state will educate the male children
born that day at the military colleges
as officers.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1904-09-21
The CzARS LIFE THREATENED.
Happenings in the imperial Palace
Have Thrown the Cars
Household Into a State of
Panic.

St. Petersburg, Sept. 14.-Via
Frontier: \ court attendant is the au-
5hority for the following story. a
fortnight ago the Car found written
on q blotting pad On his desk, these
words, Beware, your life is threaten
ed" The Gar at once ordered in
quiries made, but efforts to find the
culprit were unavailine. Three days
later the incident was repeated. The
Car then summoned general who is
noted for his detective skill. The
general fearing his own life was in
danger, surrounded himself with body
guards. The next morning he found
the following words on his own pad ::
"You have nothing to fear, the game
we are after is too big for Us to
trouble with old fools like YOU" The
whole imperial household is reported
to be in a state of panic ever since.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1904-09-21
Sumter, S. c., Sept. 9, 1904.
" hat Is Life2

Il the Last analysis nobody knows, but
we DO Know that it is under strict law.
Abuse that law even slightly, pain results.
Irregular living means arrangement OF
the organs, resulting in Constipation.
Headache or Liver trouble. DR.. Kings
New Life Ellis quickly re-adiusts this It's
geutle, yet thorough. Only 25o at J. F.
". DeLorme's drug store.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1904-09-21

Fewer gallons; wears longer; Devoe.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1904-09-21
Gen. Kuropatkin woyed 10 Harbin.

Toxic. Sept. 17.-The japanese
front is now confronting the Russian
outposts south and east Of Mukden.
General Kuropatkin, it is reported.
has already moved his head quarters
to Harbin.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1904-09-21

Rome, Sept 16-All Italy is en- fete to-
day over the birth last nigh of an heir
to the throne All business has been
suspended. The Vatican is specially
gratified that the new prince has been
named Prince OF Piedmont, giving
this name as token to indicate that
the government is not as decidedly
opposed to. the church as heretofore.
Cardinal Richelmy, Archbishop of
Turin will be asked to baptize the lit
tle prince.
The Forrest City times., 1904-05-06
Choctaw Rates.

Below are rates and dates of sac of tickets from Forrest City, Ark, to St. Louis, account Louisiana Purchase Ex- position, via Choctaw Route:
 Season tickets will bp on sale daily from April l5.h to November 30th, 1901, inclusive, bearing final return limit of December losh, 1904 at rate of Sl5.05.
 SiXty-day tickets will be on sale daily from April 25th to November 30th 1901, inclusive, bearing final return limit of sixty (60) days from date of sale. but in no case later than Decem. Der 10th, 1901. at rate of >l2 D
 Ten-day tickets will be on sale daily from April 27th to November 30tf, 1901, inclusive, bearing final return limit of ten (l0) days from date of sale. but in no case later than December J,h. le0l, at rate of Sll 30.
 For further infoimatinn call on or address R. F PALMER.
 Local Agent c. R X r. R'v,
 Forrest City, Ark.
The Forrest City times., 1904-05-06
hS Musicale


 The musicale at the residence of Mir. anu Mrs. 0. B. Rollwage. last Tues uay night, under the auspices of the ladies of the Methodist. church was a ois success in every particular. and rom every standpoint-socially, tinan- clally, unsteady. etc.
 The ladies secured 49 advertisements at sl each, for large four.page pro- gram which netted them about s2g 1hese were scattered broadcas st throughout the city, and together with other advertising, brought1 a large humDer of persons to this lovely home to witness and listen to the exercises. ihe regular program was as follows:
 PROGRAMME.
 puartette-"M Moonlight Will Come Again" '''.''. .'..'...... ...... .....>.. Thompson
 MesdameS i'ettus and Hatcher.
 Messrs. Babcock and Seely
 instrumental solc-"The Last Hope"
 ''''''''' -...'....'.. .... Gottschalk
 Miss Gertrude Ramsey.
 oeai Duet-'On the Moonlit Stream"
 '''.,.'.' ''...~....... ...... Adam Geibel
 Mesdames pettus and Hatcher. rap'omihe. .,.......s Coming Thro the Rye"
 Frances Mann.
 oeai eoio- selected .......... Mr f. C. Nicely. Instrumental Duet Polonaise ...... Chopin.
 Miss Ramsey and Mrs. Mann Nocai Iuo-ta)"There. Little Girl. Don't Cry
 'hl Obituary .-.-.---..--.. ...... Mesdames German, Nichols and Mann. Vocal S3lo ...................-..... Selected
 Miss Bessie Barton, of Marianna. Nocal soIo-pedication ...s,. ........ schumann
 Mrs Alderson. Quartette-MeSdaUe Hatcher aul pettus. Messrs. Nicely and Eabcock This was supplemented by banjo, guitar and banjo, and guitar and chimes duets, by Messrs. Y. G. Clarke and c. A. Conkling, who are tenn. porarily in our city with Dr. r Calhoun Smith; a vocal quartette by the little Misses Helen Nichols, Mattie Mann, Georgia Merwin and Bessie May Williams; and Leybachs 5tl nocturn, by little Miss Norma Isaacs All the numbers were we'll rendered and highly appreciated.
 After the program bad been fin lshed frappe and cakes were served and everyone spent a very delightful evening.
 The receipts at the door amounted tt Sl9, total of S4S, of which Gae goes tc the Ladies Aid Society and s;l9 to tn, Ladies Foreign Missionary Society,