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Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1904-12-22
Notice Of Forest Reserve Lieu
Selection.-{256o.)

United states Land ONCE.
Santa Fe, N. NJ, Dec. 10, 1904.
Notice Is hereby given that he san
ia Fe Pacific Railroad Company, by
Howell Jones. its Land Commissioner
whose Post Office address Is Topeka,
Kansas. applied at the u. S. Land
Office. at Santa Fe. New Mexico, on
November 20, 1904, under the provis'
ions Of the Act Of Congress of June
4th. 1897, to make Forest Reserve
Lieu Selection, in lieu Of lands sur
rendered by said company In the San
Francisco Mountains Forest Reserve,
Arizona, to the United States. for the
following described tracts of surveyed
public lands. to.wit.
The s. IL of the n. i. ii, and the
s, IL Of the s. w. Ia of Section No
3, Township IS North. Range 10 East
of the New Mexico Meridian.
Within the Thirty 500 days
period of publication of the notice oi
such application, protests against
said application and selection on tbs
ground that the lands described, or
any part thereof, are more valuable
for mineral than for agricultural pur-
poses. should be filed In said land OF
flee at Santa Fe. New Mexico.
MANUEL II. OTERO. Register
First Publication. Dec. Is, 1904.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1904-12-22
RECTOR OF ST. lukES,
Ashburnham, Ontario, Testified 10 the
Good Qualities OF Chamberlain's
Cuooh Remedy.

ASHBURNHAM. Ont. April is.
la0S.--I think 1t is only right that |
should tell you what q wonderful eff
feet Chamberlain's Cough Remedy has
produced. The day before Easter
was so distressed with a cold and
cough that | did not think TO be able
to take any duties the next day. as
my yoise was almost choked by the
cough. The same day | received an
order from YOU for a bottle OF your
Cough Remedy. | mt once procured
a sample bottle. and took about three
doses OF the medicine. To my great
relief the cough and cold had com
pletely disappeared and ] was able
To preach three times on Easter Day.
1 know that this rapid and effective
cure was due to your Cough Remedy,
| make this testimonial without soli'
citation. being thankful TO have found
such a God.sent remedy.
Respectfully yours.
+. A. LANGrELDT, Nj. A.,
Rector of ST. Luke's Church,
To Chamberlain Medicine Co.
This remedy is for sale by all durs'
glsts.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1904-12-22
Notice OF Forest Reserve Lieu
Seicetion.-(26t6Y
Jfusfad ltafa. a,ti Affirn

United States Land Office,
Santa Fe. n. NJ. Dec. 10. 1901.
Notice liz hereby given that the San.
Ia Fc Pacific Railroad compan}. by
Howell Jones. It's Land Commissioner
whose Post Office address IN Topeka
Kansas. applied Mt the u. s. Land
Office, at Santa Fe, New Mexico, on
November ~, 1904, under the provis
ions Of the Act OF Congress OF Juno
ith, 1897. 10 make Forest Reserve
Lieu Selection. In lieu Of lands sur
rendered by said company In the Sar
Francisco Mountains Forest Reserve,
Arizona. to the United States, for the
following described tracts of surveyed
public lands. to.wit;
The y II, IL OF Section No. s
Township Is North. Range IA Eas,
OF the New Mexico Meridian.
Within the Thirty ta6) days
period Of publication Of the notice OF
such application, protests against
said application and selection on the
ground that the lands described. or
any part thereof. are more valuahl,
for mineral than for agricultural pur,
poses. should be filed In said land OF
fice at Santa Fc, New Mexico.
MANUEL II. orERO, Register
First Publication, Dec. 10, 1904
1902
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1904-12-22
A Thousand Dollars worth OF Good

Il have been afflicted Sith kidney
ing gravel or stones with excruciat!ng
pain" says A, II. Thurnes, a well
known coal operator of Buffalo, ,.
Il got no relief IRON medicines until
| began taxing Foley's Kidney Cure.
then the result as surprising. A .5w
doses started the rick dust like fine
stones and now ! have no ,ain across
my kidneys and | feel like a new man.
II has done me a $1,000 worth of good,
For sale by Center Block-Depot Drug
store
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1904-12-22
IF YOU'RE One

or the unfortunate persons who auf'
fer from indiscstiou. Dyspepsia,
heartburn, Fi,tulency, ~Billousness,
co~stlveness, Kidney Troublts or
slecplessness, WY dont ,Jn try the
Dittors. It's past tceori OF CUES
surely proves rs value, fhen IL Is
also u~nequaIlcd IN cases Of chlls.
Colds or Malasa. Gel q bottle toby
from your Druggist also ask fer n
free copy Of our 1905 Almanac. II
contains much hpt win interest YOU.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1904-12-22

A sure sign OF approaching revolt
and serious trouble In your system Is
nervousness. slecplessness, or stom-
ach upsets, Electric Bitters will
quickly dismember the troublesome
causes. II never falls to tone the
stomach, regulate the kidneys and
bowels. stimulate tho Liver and clar-
lily the blood. Run down systems
benefit particularly and all the usual
attending aches vanish under its
searching and thorough effectiveness
Electric Bitters Is only soc. and that
Is returned IL 1t don't give perfect
satisfaction. Guaranteed by all drug
gists,
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1904-12-22
couahlna spell Caused Death.

Harry Duckwell, aged 25 years,
choked 70 death early yesterday
morning at this home. In the pres.
onco of his wife and child, He con.
tracted a slight cold a few days ago
and paid but little attention TO 1t.
Yesterday morning he was seized
with a 1T OF coughing which cont
nucd for some time. His wife sent
for a physician but before he could
arrive. another coughing spell came
on ana Duckwell died from suffoca.
tlon--St. Louis Globe-Demoerat. Dec.
i, 1901" Billiards. Horehound Syrup
would have saved him. 25c, zoe, and
800. For sale at O. G. Scbaefer.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1904-12-22
A Frightened Horse.

Running like mad down the street
dumping the occupants. or a hundred
other accidents. are every day occur.
rences. II behooves everybody to
have a reliable Salye handy and
there's none as good as Bucklen's
Arnica Salvc. Burns, Cuts. Sores.
Eczema and Piles disappear quickly
under its soothing effect. 25c. at ell
drug stores.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1904-12-22

TRIAL ON: The trial Of Jake
Baca for the killing OF Henry cnl.
Inns In socorro some time ago, Ia on
before Judge Parker's court today,
Much interest is manifest in his case
by the public as the outcome viii
have some bearing on the commit
ment Of such acts la the community
in the future. No doubt court will
adjourn after this case for the terri
pwinE 70 lnek OF funds. which vii
leave many important eases on tht
docket
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1904-12-22
Chronic olarrhoea Cured.

ir. Walter Richardson. u rrcnt
vile. Va. had an attack Of diarrhoea
that came near ending his life, His
physician had failed TO relieve him
and the disease had become chronic
when he began using Chamberlain's
Collie, Cholera and Diarrhoea Rem.
edy. II soon cured him and he now
recommends that preparation when.
ever an opportunity offers. For sale
by all druggistA
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1904-12-22
A Timely Topic.

At this season OF coughs and cold.
II Is well 10 know that Foley's Honey
and Tar Is the greatest throat and
lung remedy 1t cures quickly and
prevents serious results from a cold
For sale by Center Block Depot Drug
Miss Vivian ~. Thompson was vi at
Red River and Miss Nellie Beatty
took her place IN tho school oom for
one day.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1904-12-22

Il was much afflicted with scie-
tea" writes ED G. Mud, Iowaville,
Sedgwick Co, Kan, going about ca
crutches and suffering a deal Of pain.
| was induced to try Billiards. Snow
Linement. which relieved me.
used three soc bottles. 1t Is the great
est linement | ever used; have recon-
mended 1t to a number Of persons;
all express themselves as being ben.
Gifted by IT.. | 10Y walk without
crutches, able to perform a great deal
OF light. labor on the farm" Csc,
soc. 800. For sale by o. G. Schaef-
pr
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1904-12-22
GOLDEN ALL RIGHT:

ali right and will be a lively place In
the spring says a mining man THE
ore Il showing up fine. The gold
Bullion Mining company has In pro
cess OF construction n $4,000 ma
chine for washing placer gold VIZ
will have IN connection an electric
light plant and expect 10 run day
and night, working 1900 yards OF
dirt with each ten hour shift, Tho
z machinery VIII be Installed by
March lat, and then there viii b.
something doing in Golden
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1904-12-22
Bilious Collie Prevented.

Take a double dose of Chamber.
lain's Collie, Cholera and Diarrhoea
Remedy as soon as the first indica
ton of the disease appears end a
threatened attack may be warded
Of, Hundreds or people who are sub
jcct TO attacks OF bilious collie use the
remedy in this way with perfect sue
cess. For sale by all druggists.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1904-12-22

The firm 81 Forsythe a Co, con.
Quoted by A. Il. Forsythe and J. r.
Porter at Roswell. has dissolved and
Mr.. Porter win conduct the business
In the future
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1904-12-22
clvlL SERVICE RULES by a

recent extension Of the civil service
rules in the lei paso customs dlstr
three officials Of the custom house
have been placed under the civil ser.
Vice regulations, Heretofore these
offices. which include those OF dep
u,y collector. cashier and spe
deputy collector at Columbus, New
Mexico, have been the political pat.
ronage OF the collector. who appoint
cd personal friends.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1904-12-22

The Lead Avenue Methodist church
at Albuquerque is In receipt OF two
new Epworth organs received from
the former pastor Rev, Thos. G.
Cocks. One will be placed In the
young mems rooms. and the other
in the Sunday school rooms.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1904-12-22
80
ENDED IN TALK

ENDED IN TALK; The cali for =
mass meeting issued last week 10
The citizens of Torrance eounty. Ia
lake action on what is held to he the
unjust action Of the Valencia county
politicians in nominating a successor
10 the late Col Chaves. without Civ,
Ing that county representation. re.
suited in she gathering Of a large
ntimber Of representative citizens
from all over thc new county. Much
hesentment was manifested in the
meeting oyer the action OF the yalen.
cia county leaders. which was held
~ DO sn example Of the old injustice
81 taxation without representation.
The resentment however. confined
Itself 90 mere expressions. Cool
heads dominated the meeting and Il
VAS decided that harmony in the
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1904-12-22

Deputy Sheriff r. G. Huber has re.
turned 10 Santa Fe from a trip to
Progreso and Pinos Wells. He went
in search OF additional evidence to
the identity of the assassins of the
late Colonel Chaves.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1904-12-22
A Costly Mjstake.

Blunders are sometimes very ex.
pensive. Occasionally life itself is
the price of a mistake. but You'll
lever be wrong II you take DIR. Kings
New Life Pills for Dyspepsia, Dizzi-
ness. Headache. Liver or Bowel trou-
bles. They are gentle yet thorough,
CSC. at all drug stores.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1904-12-22
N or COUNTY OFFICIALS

APPROVED: Judge John r. McFe
has approved the bond OF Celso Lopez,
as treasurer and collector OF Santa
Fe county. II was in the amount
% $4,000. The bond OF Marcus Cas-
THO, Ms probate clcrk, for $4,000, was
also approved by Judge McFie, Surety
companies furnished both bonds,
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1904-12-22

When you want a pleasant pit .
gative try Chamberlain's Stomach and
Liver Tablets. They are easy to take
other produce no nausea. gripping or
other d~isagreeable effect. For sale
by all druggists.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1904-12-22

A. K. MANLY, assignee of the estate
Of Juan Santistevan AT Taos. has paid
another dividend Of 5 per cent TO the
creditors. making a total TO date of
GS per cent OF the Indebtedness
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1904-12-22

w s. Morning, an employee OF the
Singer Manufacturing company in
Santa Fe and Miss Amanda Hunt OF
Sanford, Colorado. were married in
Santa Fe.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1904-12-22

A suit of ejectment entitled J, NJ
Palmer versus Louis w. Cover, a
been filed in the office Of the clerk
Of the first judicial district for San
Juan county. The plaintiff also asks
for $500 damages.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1904-12-22

Nathan nowell of the firm of Perry
a Dowcll. stockraisers of the Palo
Flccnado. has been In Taos a week
or more and has extended an invita-
ton 10 all old bachelors To a Christ.
mas dinner on the e5th inst.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1904-12-22
De Quick.

Not n minute should he lost when q
child shows Symphonic OF Group,
Chamberlnin's Cough Remedy given
ms soon as the child becomes hoarse,
or even after the croupy cough mp
pears, will prevent the attack. 1t
mover fails. and IL pleasant and safe
to take. For sale by all druggists.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1904-12-22

Etching he%morrhoids were the
plague Of my life. Was almost Wild.
Doan's Ointment cured mo quickly
aud permanently. after doctors had
failed & r. CornweI Valley street,
S%augerties, N "
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1904-12-22

Sufferers from sciatica should nor
hesitate to use Chamberlain's Pain
Balm, The prompt relief from pain
which IL affords IS a,one worth may
times its cost. For sale by all drug.
gists.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1904-12-22

Attorney o. N. Marion and family
Of Albuquerque have gone TO Berkeley.
California, TO spend the holidays VITA
Mr.. and Mrs. Ralph Hallofan.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1904-12-22

" NJ Enlow. of oklahoma, IS
spending d week In Afiella with has
family. He expects 10 close out
his interest in his former home ie
locate permanently In Artesia.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1904-12-22
headaches From Colds.

Laxative Bromo QuInine emoves
the cause. To get the genuine call
for the full name and look for sig-
nature Of Il, w. Grove. &c.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1904-12-22

Miss Lena billiard, teacher of Eng
lish in the high school at Roswell,
resigned her position to take effect
December Esd,
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1904-12-22
NEW MEXICO
NORMAL University
IT'S JUNIOR DEPARTMENT

IT'S JUNIOR DEPARTMENT
meets the needs If all who wish work in the grades, from the
first to eighth inclusive. All instruction is given by trained
and experienced teachers
ITS TRAINING DEPARTMENT
consists OF seven grades, twelve pupils in "a grade, where the
best methods Of teaching the common branches and the best
ways Of managing n school are. exemplided by trained teachers.
IT'S ELEMENTARY NORMAL COURSE
comprises all the branches required for a first grade certificate
in New Mexico reading, penmansbip, photography, grammar
geography arithmetic, United States history, cyics, algebra,
botany, zoology and physics The work in these branches is
done in "A most thorough going way.
ITS LOCATION
is without an equal in the Southwest on a u eminence near
the center Of the city, overlooking the valley OF the Gainas
and the mountains beyond; warm in winter and cool in sum
mer, aforing the best advantages for study at all times of
the year and close to one OF the most beautiful canyons and
the finest mountain scenery in New Mexico.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1904-12-22

The ladies' Of the Cemetery associa
tion al Roswell gave q most success
fnI bazaar.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1904-12-22

Several new cases Of contagious
disease have been reported to the city
authorities AZ Santa Fe.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1904-12-22

Dr. ]. M. Massie, the city physician
al Santa Fe, has received the ana'ysis
apparatus for making experiments
with the water furnished the city.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1904-12-22
Coughs. Cold and Constipation.

Few people realize when taking
cough medicines other than Foley 8
Honey and Tar. that they contain
opiates which are constipating be-
sides being unsafe. particularly for
children. Foley's Honey and Tnr
contains no plates. Is safe and sure
ana will not constipate. Don't be i'm.
posed upon by taking substitutes,
some Of them are dangerous. For
safe by Center Block-Depot Drugstore.
Alexander Brisacher. an old'tlmer
OF Albuquerque. left for Los Angeles
whore he will make his home In the
future.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1904-12-22

Frank NJ Burris left Red River
for Taos and will bring back b. ].
Young's young folk who have been
attending private school at that place
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1904-12-22
Report from the Reform School,

]. q. Gluck, Superintendent, Prun.
tytown, w. Va, writes: After trying
all other advertised cough medicines
we have decided to use Foley's Honey
and Tar exclusively in the West Vir-
ginia Reform School. | find it the
most effective and absolutely harm
less" For sale by Center BlcchDe-
pot Drug store.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1904-12-22
HOSTTETER'S
STOMACH BlTTERS

party in The district was the thing
most q b. desired.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1904-12-22
AWARD or PRINTING!:

ial Secretary II W Reynolds. Ia &C.
coidaace with advertisement. this af-
tofnoon opened bids for the printing
necessary for the ~thirty,sixth legisla.
tive assembly and 10 be paid for by
The United States. Thera were -four
bidders; The Democrat Publishing
company, Hughes n Mcrrcight OF al
b%uquerqno. Dr e. A. Wheolon Of
Santa re and the New Mexican Print
Ing company The bids were very
close and the New Mexican Printing
compafy OF Santa Fe being tho low.
sst bidder, wat awarded the contract
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1904-12-22

Bodily pain loses its terror II you've
a bottle of DR.. Thomas Electric Oil
In the house. Instant relief In cases
of burns, cuts sprains. accidents of
u snrt
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1904-12-22
LAND GOES UP: The price d

LAND GOES UP; The price Of
land In the valley north OF El paso
has already jumped Il formerly sold
for Only vi per acre and there we're
few transfers wen at that price. but
nov II Is selling for SIS and upward
except IN a few cases, where The price
has not yet advanced, The prospect
Of the Elephant Butte reservoir has
already had a stimulating effect
ainang farmers aud landowners and
they are looking forward IN conf.
denee 10 all era Of great prosperity
when the dam IL built and there II
nlenty of water TO be had up and
down the valley.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1904-12-22

Fred A. Williamson, well known in
Roswell, died at the home of his
uncle at Hereford, Texas.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1904-12-22
Christmas and New Year Holiday
Rates.

The Santa Fe will sell round trip
tickets. Dec. "a, rs, &c, 81, 1904 aud
January lst and End, 1905. With ,.nai
return limit OF January 18th. 1905. at
ratio Of one fare for the round "Trip
To points IN Colorado, New Mexico
and III Paso, TO points in Kansas.
Nebraska, Oklahoma and Iad.an Ter.
ritory at rate Of one fare plus 80 cents
and to points IN Illinois, Iowa and
Missouri at rate nf one fare inG one
third cast of the Missouri river plus
one fare and 50 cents west Of the
Missouri river.
For further particulars inquire at
ticket office. w. J. LUCAS, Agent.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1904-12-22
THE TERRITORY

NOTARY PUBLIC APPOINTED;
Acting Governor j. w. Reynolds has
appointed Malaqulas Baca OF Clayton
n notary public for Union county,
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1904-12-22

Eastern Star, Regular Communities
lion second and fourth Thursday even
lngs Of each month. All visiting broth
srs snd sisters are cordially invited
Mrs. H. Risch, worth. matrOn:
earnest Browne. w. p; Mrs. Emma
Benedict, Sec.; Mrs. N. 4. Howell
Treas.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1904-12-22

REDMEN meet In Fraternal Broth
erhood hall every Thursday sleep
Of each moon ct the Seventh Kun ant
2Oth Breath. Waiting chiefa AWAY,
welcome to the Wigwam Of VIM. n.
Lewis. Sachem; Thos. c. Lipso.'-
Chief of Records.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1904-12-22

Mrs Edith u, Jordan has a force
Of men at work on tho Copper King
mining property on Copper bill just
opposite lie postoffiee at Red River,
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1904-12-22

DOCTORS.

j. w. Morgan, Physician and Surgeon,
Office and residence. 80. Main
avenue.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1904-12-22

Mrs. u. w. Lewis, mother of Kari
A. Snyder, has returned TO Roswell
from a visit TO Newark, Ohio.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1904-12-22


Fraternai Union Of America meets
first and third Tesday evenings Of
each month In ..he Fraternal Brother
hood hall, west Of Fountain Square u
8 o'clock. T. M. Elwood. F. NJ; w
G. Koogler. Secretary.
The Fraternai Brotherhood, No.
ZOE, meets every Friday night u
their hall In the Schmidt buildino.
west Of Fountain square. at 8 o'clocA
Visiting members r always vel
come.
CHARLES +. O'MALLEY.
President.
G. w. GATCHELL, Secretary
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1904-12-22

lHARNEoe

A kidney or bladder trouble can al.
ways be cured by using Foley's KID
ney Cure In time. For sale by Center
Block-Depot Drug store.
The San Francisco call., 1904-09-09

the east and west OF the works and
the Russians allowed them TO approach
TO within a short distance, when they
opened heavy fire and compelled the
japanese to retreat after three hours
lighting. An incident of the engage
ment was a clash between Japanese
and Russian regiments of cavalry, re-
sulting in tbs retreat OF the former.
Apparently well-informed japanese.
who reached Chefu from Port Dalny
to-day, report that the japanese army
before Port Arthur is preparing TO
make another assault on the fortress.
Japanese agents here are sending 10
Port DaIny 10000 gunnysacks and en-
deavoring 10 procure $1,000 more. 1t is
reported that these sacks are TO be
filed with sand and used 10 I'LL up por-
tions of the moat protecting the Rus
sian right flank.
The Chinese report that the Russians
are paying 30 cents each for unex-
ploded shells manufactured for use dur
ing the Chinese-Japanese war The
persistency OF this report during the
past two weeks entities it TO considera-
ton as indicating a shortage OF large
ammunition at Port Arthur.