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The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1904-01-17
HIGH School Notes.

High School Notes.
Inc school week ending January 8
closed the fourth month of school work,
with an enrolment of 5o2 students.
Ruby Cofiinhe-ry from Springfield, No,
| has enrolled as a freshman in room A.
The final examinations for the first
term will be held "Wednesday, Thursday
and Friday, beginning January 20 They
will include, freshman physiology, sopho-
more algebra, junior chemistry and polit-
ical economy, senior geology and senior
English history.
The second term will begin January IS
The freshmen will begin the study of
civics, the sophomores plane geometry
the junior sections will commence their
botany or elements of law, and the SEN
Tors viii begin astronomy or psychology
The pupils were glad to welcome Rev
Ostrom, Rev. Lynch and Rev. Grace this
week, who addressed them in several APP
preciated talks.
The senior class is we'll pleased with
the support it has received at the hands
of Wichita theater-goers and those in
terested in amateur theatricals of that
standard which they feel they have set.
1t now remains for the class of 1905 to
live up TO that standard and to bring
credit to the management of Miss Clark
and Mr. Shields, who have labored so
faithfully and thoroughly in the past.
At recent meeting of the junior class
the editorial staff of the High School Mes
senger was elected. The first issue of
the school paper, which the junior class
will saperintend, will be the March num-
Der for 1904, and the last number will be
the issue for February, 1905. We think
the character of the staff selected gives
US good reason for hoping the Messenger
will continue in its present prosperous
condition and that the new staff will
but follow in the excellent footsteps of
the preceding one. Certain it is that the
staff of 1905 is backed by a class noted
for its class spirit and thoroughness.
The following are the officers: Editor
in-chief, Ivan Shuler; assistant editors,
Charles Rummel, Florence Hyperion; ex-
change editor. Willard Nattles; business
manager, Garner Taylor; assistant bust
ness managers. Ed McNaghten, Raleigh
Williams.
The literary deartment of the athletic
association has a most interesting pro-
gram scheduled for next Friday afternoon
il: which Bert braves will be confronted
by Miss Iva Cole in a breach of promise
suit" Some interesting developments are
expected, as Miss Cole is not the only !
young lady involved A reporter will be |
present who will make public the deci-
sion reached in this important case. !
Prominent lawyers have been secured and |
very eloquent pleas are expected. All |
members are invited and such others as |
send in their subscriptions Immediately. !
Hurry up. join the association and watch /
the developments.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1904-01-17

will be studied from both a literary and
technical point Of view. Nineteenth CEN
fury literature-~wiil include 4 study or
the principal poets and novel SITS of the
century. History of Eighteenth Century
literature is a survey of the development
of our literature from its beginning. Rep
resentative works are read in correction
with the history. This course is vel
adapted for the needs of teachers Pro-
fessor Jones will have new classes in
trigonometry, calculus. and mechanical
drawing. Prof. COX, of the commercial
department, viii have a. class in CONNER
cial law. Prof. Daisy Dixon VIII have
classes in the following new courses: Lat
in VII. Teachers course comprising a
thorough review and drill in syn
tax. with discussion of methods and text
books for preparatory Latin.
Latin ". Horace's Satires and Epis-
ties.
Latin II. Horace's Cdes and Epodes
Greek II. Xenophon's Anabasis Prepar-
atory Latin--Cicero.
Rev. Anderson. of the West Side adj
dressed chapel on Monday morning
Mr.. Clement Parker has gone to San
Francisco, for an extended visit of six
months.
Mr.. Wilbur Thomas of this years senior
lcass left Thursday for Kansas City,
where he goes TO accept a charge as pas
tor OF the Friends church OF that place.
Mr.. Thomas has completed the required
work necessary for his degree and will
not return until commencement week in
June
Mr.. Geo. Fuller. secretary of the city 7.
NJ. c. A. led Inc young mems mid-week
meeting on Wednesday evening He said.
You VIII not re any greaters in your
chosen profession that YOU are as a man.
lt Is God coming into the life of man
that makes him what he ought to be-
He also spoke OF how the Lord Jesus |
Christ helps a man in his student life. |
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1904-10-06
PILGRIM JOE.
He Continues His Work of Making
Mankind Happy.

While 1 was journeyin' between the
towns of Good Nuff and Blasted Hopes,
havin' money in my pocket. happiness
in my heart and a love for mankind in
general simmerin' in my soul, fell to
refectin' and reflected:
Honesty may not allus make 20 per
cent profit, but there is a balminess
about it greater than two porous plas-
terS-''
And likewise;
He that is good may not git into
a circus once a year, but he carries
with him the feelin' that his leg is I'M
pulled"
And also:
The wicked have champagne and
oysters at their beck and call, but
when they Heth down at night con-
science bringeth the nightmare"
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1904-10-06

rather than a mower. but we will let
that go and speak of the hose
But what's the use? We haven
got any and won't have
I'VE will speak of it because wish
to make my position plain IF our
grass did not seem to need water and
| it didn't, why water it? As to the dust
in the street, that is the duty of the
city to take care of. While / called
at the hardware store and asked the
price of hose. I really saw no need
kins, I freely admit, that it would be
be somewhat romantic at this hour
of the evening if I was out pushing
a lawn mower around and you were
believing the grass with gallons of
water squirted through a garden hose
costing $40, but romance shouldn't be
allowed to interfere with stern reality.
The reality is that we have use for
neither mower nor hose. The want of
them may drag you down socially for
the fall but next winter will give you
a chance to recover your lost pres
tige."
ter?" asked Mrs. Perkins without any
great interest.
Next winter, my dear, in case all goes
right, L propose to have horse and cut
ter of my own and do good deal of
sleigh riding. 1t is possible that after
the first of February we may go to Flor
sealskin sacque has become rusty
Will you buy me new one?"
II IS among the possibilities. / be-
Heve you also need a new muff-'
But why do you say If %
Il say if my dear, because-because-'
Because it is now fall, and you are
making promises for next winter!'
Correct Mrs. Perkins-perfectly cor
rect. 1 glad that you are able to see
the philosophy of the things. With the
thermometer marking nearly 80 degrees
this evening. and with the promise of
hotter day tomorrow, I think can safe
~ assure you that if no untoward cir
cumstances arise, and next winter is a
good winter for snow, and I find I can
spare the money as well as not, / will at
least promise to think seriously Of
Mr.. Perkins, you are a mean manI'
she interrupted as she rose up.
Let US discuss that question for a mo-
ment- You make a certain charge be-
cause"
"A mean man and villain, and 1 don't
want to hear another word from you'll
And when she had sailed away and left
him alone with his pipe and the evening
insects, Mr.. Perkins elevated his feet once
more and said:
Really, now. but I have hurt her feel
ings and ought to go in and promise her
that If ever own any part of the Allan
tic ocean will buy her 3. bathing suit and
see that she has a fish line. "-(Copyright
1904 by 7. c. McClure.)
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1904-10-06

1 was joggin' along thinkin' of
these things and feelin' glad that had
never been hung, when 1 came upon
lone female weepin' by the roadside.
She was a female of about twenty
years, and her beauty was nit. Which
is to say that she was the homeliest
gal 1 had seen doorin' my three years
pilgrimage in Oklahoma 1t amt the
duty of pilgrim to look for beauty
however, but to relieve the homely as
we'll as the good lookin', and l de-
scended from my wagon and softly
inquired:
Maid of the lea, why sorrerest
thou?"
q sorrer,'' she replied. as she lifted
her head-''I sorrer because / am
alone and lonely in the world There
is none to love me. Even out here,
where there are twenty men to one
woman, and there is a rush for every
new female. l am passed by in the
scramble. Old man with the venerable
whiskers, take a square look at me-
I'm doin' so,'' 1 replied, as 1 gazed
in her face.
What dye see wrong with me ?"
''Wouldst have me tell the truth,
grievin' one2"
Il wouldst. Give me straight goods
and no nonsense. Is it that my eyes
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1904-10-06
FIREsiIDE TALKS.
Mr.. Perkins Brings More Philosophy
to Bear.

Mr.. Perkins, suddenly began Mrs.
Perkins, as they sat on the veranda
and watched the shadows of evening
merging into darkness. ST spoke to
you one evening last January about a
lawn mower"
You did, my dear" replied Mr..
PERKINS, as he aroused himself to
listen.
L said that we had lived here five
years and never had a lawn mower.
although we had grass to cut, and
yes, I remember. I think it was
on the evening of January the eighth
! presume have it down in my diary.
! remember that you spoke very feel
tngly on the subject, and I thought
I noticed tears in your eyes
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1904-10-06
REAL ESTATE TRANSFERS.


j. M. Brier and wife to ]. Neil lots
520 and 522 Kansas avenue, Rltch-. -o
lie S ADDITION = - - -
J. r Berry and wife to B. H.
Reamy, lots Il and 1s Harrison *
p WeSterdaIe and wife to E. L.
Dean. lots 81 and 51S Seward ave
nue., C. r. Jones addition %..... 1'lf
c. S Elliott TO H. c. Howard, part
of lots 42I, 49, 425 and 42T Sixth
avenue east, Parkdale ADDITION I5d na 900 10
Kansas avenue, Ritchie S addition.
Tax deed to S. A. Thurston, lot 424
and part of lot 422 Fourth street,
Veales addition
Tax deed to L R. Rodgers, lots 4o3
and 455 Watson avenue, West End
vision . .
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1904-10-06

Percy BOuleVaTQer-l QOH nave u. l
own an auto-Baltimore American.
us your wife economical?"
Very She can fix oyer q ten dollar lar h al
good as new one. Puck
Mrs. Fondmar-Don't you think baby
Fondmar-Yes. dear; especially SO since
she began to talk--I.ife-
First Dear Girl have fully decided
Second Dear Girl-what is the trouble
has your father lost all his money?-Chi-
cago Daily News.
rs this a good place to hunt reedies?"
asked the amateur gunner.
Sure" replied the boy, you could
hunt here fur a week an never fnde
none. '-Philadelphia Ledger.
Borroughe-I don't see why he wouldn't
lend me the five dollars l wanted.
Newitt-No, he certainly couldn't ask
for a more permanent inYestm ent-Phila
delphia Press.
Lady calling on new wears wifel-
Have you seen the library at the hall? Sir
George is quite a bibiophile, you know
Wears Wife (warmIy)-Oh, I'm so glad
to hear that So many wealthy men have
no religion!-Punch.
Two old farmers met on the road.
Where yeou been, sile" asked the one in
yellow boots.
Been shooting the rapids, draWled the
other.
.tCanoeing?''
No: shooting at those pesky RAJ cling au-
tomobiles that run over my chickens. -
Baltimore Herald.
Wife, hope you talked plainly to him n
fool, perfect fool
Wife (approVing ly)-Dears John, how =ex-
actly like youi-Punch
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1904-10-06
FREE DIsPENsARY.

TOPEKA FREE DISPENSARY. soutn-
east corner 18th and Tyler sts.. from !
regular practicinZ physicians for the
benefit OF persons without means who
need medical attention and treatment. Pa
TENTS are assured OF careful and consid
crate treatment Medicine furnished In
most cases.
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FOR sALE-REAL ESTATE.
FOR sALE-REAL ESTATE.
INVESTMENTS---R. D. BLAINE.

ntnoet
IA and
from per-
now of can be
to
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OFFICIAL ANNOUNCEMENTS.

AM A CANDIDATE FOR STATE
senator from the Seventeenth district,
QIJhl, subject to the decision of the qua
flied electors in Shawnee county in NO
vemOer. Q. P. BOLIVAR.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1904-10-06
RUG FACTORY.


RUGS of all sizes made from your old
worn out carpets. Write for price list.
Best rug on EARTH
o. MCCORMICK RUG FACTORY.
Phones 421. 522 Van Buren, St
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HUMoR OF THE DAY.

Redhorse Dan-Kin ye handle gun,
stranger?
Percy Boulevarder-I don't have to- ]
own an auto.-Baltimore American.
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MACHINE SHOP.


FINE gunsmithing, exchange sans, head
quarters football supplies. H. B. How
ard, sos Kansas ave.
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LOST AND FOUND.

LOST OR STOLEN-A twig entwine &c
black thorn Irish cane nothing like it,
It's return to me or address where to fine
it will be rewarded. 2. H Coney.
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FOR Observation-Disclosures.

FOR SALE-Fine drug stock, elegant
quarter sawed oak fixtures and stock,
all new and clean, done So, 900 in months.
Price $500. A good business opportunity
BENEDICT. & CO.,
COL Kansas Ave
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boon to travellers. DR.. Fowler's Ex-
tract of Wild Strawberry. Cures ..dysen-
terry diarrhoea, Seasickness, nausea.
Pleasant to take Acts promptly.
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rs your wife economical?"
Very. She can fix over q ten dollar hat
for fifteen dollars so it will look just as
good as a new one. Puck.
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FT.oRIsTs.

CUT FLOWERS and nofAi designes q
Hayes 107 w 9Th ut Both phones ~
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FOR EXCHANGE.

FOR EXCHANGE-Activ interest in a
good business for Topeka home. Profta-
BILE, Journal
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FOR RENT-Piano, So per month. Elinor
Thompson, 900 Topeka ave.
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r. J. COWELL. house and carpet cleaner.
Call Ind. phone 1852. Az Tyler st.
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rlse~ss-e T'ouel1 --1.st be Sc17 1.srfc'- 4
dress w. r. Faulkner, administrator, GU
kansas ave, upstairs.
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FOUNDREs.

MIDLAND FOUNDRY and machine shop
Fine gray iron castings. patterns and
paired. 213-15 w. LIST St, Topeka, Kan. Ind.
phone 1890.
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WABASH TO ST. LOUIS.
worlds Fair Route-"FoIAOvv tin
Flag"

Only line to WORLDS eair main en-
trance. Five daily trains from Kansas
CITY. Shortest line. Ask your agent
for tickets over the Wabash.
L. S. MCCLELLAN
Western Passenge: Agent
Kansas City. Mo.
II. C. SHIELDS.
Travelling Passenger Agent,
Kansas City No
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CIDER MILLS.
CARPET CLEANER.

CARPETS cleaned, renovated, refitted
sewed, sized or laid. The only machine
cleaner in the city, all work guaranteed
o. MCCORMICK,
Phones 421 80 Van Buren, st.
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MASSAGE PARLoR-

LADIES' beauty parlors. fscIal massage
Annie NJ. Trap, 40 Kan. ave-, upstairs.
Tel 372
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FURNACE WORKS.
MATCHMAKER.
UNDERTAKES.

GEO. B. PALMER. lInderIaker. Estsh-
lishe6 1871. Prices reasonable. Tel ontSo
146. Residence 81 GIL Jackson St
DEMOSS & FENWELL. Funeral Direo-
tors and Embalmers- First class servics
reasonable Prices-51 Quincy. Both tells lSz
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1904-10-06

Mrs Fondmar-Don't you think bah.
grows more like me every day?
Fondmar-Yes, dear; especially so sine
she began to talk.-Life-
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STAMPS. SEALS AND STENCILS
THE J. c. DARLING CO., ia Kan. ave
Rubber stamps, brass and aluminium trade
checks. Prices low. Catalog free. Tel. 292
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wANTED-FEN1ALE HELP.

housework; can go to school, Apply
mornings at sol Lincoln st. Independent
phone III
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UPHOLSTERING.

W. j. VCSS. upnoistering. furniture
packed. shipped; mattresses. couches. etc.
made over. COS jackson st. Ind. phone SIS
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FOR SALES rooms, modern, 2 lots, fine
shade, on car line and pavement, close
to business center. Price cut from 1850
to $500. A snap.
BENEDICT & CO.,
COL Kansas Ave.
FOR SALE-On monthly payments, $500
cash, SIS per month, room new house,
cheap. Inquire 324 Clay ST.
FOR SALES TT east front S room
house, reception hall, bath, gas, electric
lights. heat, fine porch, cellar, etc, ev-
erything first class condition, elegant To-
cation. See owner, 81 Tyler St
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FOR SALE-A cook and a topsy stove.
1927 Madison st.
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WANTED-Dining room girl at $40 Har-
riSOn ST.
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FOR NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS..

FOR SALEBarn and sheds, to be torn
down. Inquire at All Park St, n. Topeka.
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WANTED-Girl to do homework, 10
washing, no ironing, no children, good
wages. 315 Topeka ave-
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STORAGE
JEWELLERS.
PAVING.

%-~~~~--~~~~~-~-~~~-~~~
CAPITAL CITY VITRJFIED BRICK 8
PAVING CO.. lis w. Sth st Mfgrs- OF
building. paving and sidewalk brick
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MONEY

J. w. F. HUGHES, coal dealer. Phones
400 ONCE and yards eth and Adams. Al
kinds coal; blacksmith coal best quality
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First. Dear Grill have fully decided
never to marry.
Second Dear Girl-What is the trouble
has your father lost all his money?-Chi-
cagO Daily News.
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Special Authorized Agent for Uni
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WANTED-Nurses girIsat Sic Topeka ave
references required.
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WANTED-An elderly woman to keeI
house for 2 inscOlintFy about 4 miles Ad-
dress NJ, Journal
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1904-06-10
LONDON is DOUBTFUL
OF CHINESE REPORTS

London, June 10.-Little news of inn
portance has reached London from the
seat of war during the last twenty
four hours, and reports that Chinese
refugees from Port Arthur have given
to the Che Foo correspondents of Eng
fish papers do not agree sufficiently to
carry much weight.
According to one account the Chin
csc at Port Arthur have been given
three days in which to depart. There
after none will be allowed to leave.
The correspondent of the Standard
at Tien Tsin says that China is pre-
pared to assume the civil administra-
ton of territory the japanese have con-
Cnered.
The Daily Mails correspondent at
Tien Tsin learns that 10000 Russian
infantry with several batteries of ar
tillery are entrenched in a strong posi-
ton at Pochichia, twelve miles south
of Kai Chau and twelve miles from
New Chwang.
The correspondent of the Daily Mail
at F'usan, telegraphing June 8, says:
THE Russians, apparently taking the
offensive, have reached Suigaling' and
are advancing along the railway. They
are being heavily reinforced"
Shanghai kilograms aver that the
Japanese third army. under Gen Nogi
will assault Port Arthur, while the
second army under Gen. Oku, will
cooperate with Gen. Kuroki.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1904-06-10
SISTERS TRICK,
But All Came Ont Right.

How a sister played a trick that
brought rosy health to coffee flend
is an interesting tale:
II was a coffee fiend-a trembling,
nervous, physical wreck, yet clinging
to the poison that stole away my
strength because for a fleeting mo-
ment it stimulated my weakened pow
ers. I Knocked at Postum and would
have none of it,,
zone day my sister, Mrs. u. S.
Showalter, substituted a cup of crisp,
hot Postum for my morning cup of
coffee but did not tell me what it
was. I noticed the richness of it and
remarked that the coffee tasted fine
but my sister did not tell me was
drinking Postum for fear might not
take any more.
"She Kept the secret and kept Civ
ing me Postum instead Of coffee until
/ grew stronger, more tireless, got a
better color in my sallow cheeks and
n cIearness TO my eyes. then she told
me Of the health giving. nerve
strengthening life-saver she had given
me in place of my morning coffee.
From that time / became disciple
OF Postum, and no words can do JUS
lice to the good this cereal drink can
40. will not try to tell II for only
after having used II can one be con-
WINGED OF It's merits" Name given by
Postum Co. Battle Greek, Mich.
Ten days trial shows P0stum's
power 10 rebuild what coffee has de-
strOved. There's reason.
Look ia each package for the IA
nous little book, The Road 70 Well
wlle."
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1904-06-10
RANDOLPH ARRESTED
r WHEN HE GOT BACK HOME
Montgomery Judge Has Had a Va
ried Experience.

Montgomery Judge Has Had VA
ried Experience.
Montgomery, Ala, June 9.-Judge
Francis C. Randolph, who was former
ly probate judge of this county and
who left this country nine years ago,
owing the state and county many
thousands of dollars, returned home
to-day. He was arrested on thirteen
indictments, charging him with en-
bezzlement, and a bond of $500 was
made in each case.
Judge Raldolph, after leaving here,
went to Colombia, where on the charge
of murder committed there. he was
sentenced to Imprisonment for life.
While serving this sentence, an I'M
Gle, Capt. Corbin, retired army officer,
died in Pennsylvania, leaving him a
fortune. This money was used to pay
the indebtedness to Montgomery coun-
ty and the state of Alabama, and he
now owes neither anything.
Judge Randolph was pardoned re-
Gently by the President of Colombia
through the influence of prominent Of
flcials in this country. He refuses
to talk of his arrest to-day.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1904-06-10
DOES NOT CREDIT THE
REPORTS OF FIGHTING

st. Petersburg, June 9, 2:0s p. NJ
The War Office is in possession of in
formation which the officials declare
warrants a contradiction of the re-
ports brought by Chinese fugitives to
Che Foo of a four-days' land and sea
attack on Port Arthur and of extern
sive damage to the forts.
An official dispatch from Rear Ad-
miral Witsoeft, dated June Z, reports
that the enemy has been bombarding
Port Arthur internationally from the
sea, but does not mention serious OPP
erations from the land side. The gen.
eral staff seems certain that the en-
emy's siege guns have not yet been
brought up.
While declining to furnish specific
information on the subject, it seems
certain that the Russians are now in
wireless communication with Port Ar
thur By no other way could the re-
ceipt of Admiral Witsoeft's dispatch
be accounted for.