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in two long black plaits. trailed on the ground
The king grew crimson with embarrassment. yet
he was afraid to say too much
cess" he said hopping nervousiy from one foot
to the other. Say How dye do?' nicely. now
HIS pleadings. he turned to the queen
Tangsnyika my love, can you t 90 notni3s ,.
more powerless than himself but ne felt foolish,
But the queen only folded her hands and looked
placdly In front Of her She was rarely consulted
IN pleasant things 50 never interfered in matters
Tier mouth is too biz" went on this irrepressfble
knowing wei that not Of the courters dare saw
a word to correct her Yes" rlanctng into her
looking glass once more to consult her own feat
ures ITS much too large and so IS her nose
The poor kings face grew still more convulsed
In sheer absentmindeiness he removed his crown
and eudeavOred 10 fan himself with IT,
n tTa oIi - everv one must 9cEnd5yrdss Int
greet our guest becomingly and without further
IT, king spoke truthfully. for in his fond and
foolish ewes the princess royal was very beautiful
but it was undoubtedly rude thing 90 say iu the
But Fantastica's iii manners were not yet under
She drew y little closer and looked at Nerfssa's
plain green cloak and then down at her own Eaudy
raiment Of green aud gold. and 81 her fingers and
wrists blazing with Jewels.
Il don't believe She can DO y zeal princess your
plainly she is dressed. Prucesses are wont TO wear
'.Fie. ie. my love- ex?oztuIated the king grow
ing impatient. but what he would have said further
checked by Count Otho who. no longer able to-
hear his princess rUialy treated came for
ward eagerly. and. bending ou one knee before the
king presented the letter from the fairy stella
she II IN truth the Princess Ncrissa. YOUR mai
esty. and here is letter from the fairy stella pro-
claiming the fact
corruption He took the letter and broke the silver
cord which eucirCle1 10.
He appears far more Ike a prince than she q
princess" said Fanta sin. looking admirtngly 20
Otho's piuned cap and velvet toUblet. YOU shall
be my page-in- waiting. II you Ike"
Otho sprauE To his feet and bowed low
II am matchmaking 70 her royal hEHuesS the
Princess Nerissa.' he replied I'm a ringing voice,
and ] seek other service
The Princess Fautastica frowued. and her broth
e-s IN the background who suffered much from
their sisters temper. snapped their fingers with
delight on seeing her thus repaid for her rudeuess
Unfortunately she turned AZ that moment and
saw them in the act Of rejoicing over her discoTn-
future. and without more ado she seized the young
est, Lubin and shook him violently There was
no dignity OF station about Fdntastica- When she
had shaken and cuffed him 10 her hearts content
she flew from the palace entrance IN perfect
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Tbe Wonderful Electric Elephant.
e laoa ~ IN, PutuinE coaso1

she was how she got there and Haat Eao h4ppH,neo
70 her head All oi Nhlch "t ,,- ill,i & - - 49,
anayed she quoted down and prepared 20 ENJOY
II seemed so pleasant 10 Harold and lone 70 have
some one % talk 10 again INA, 5aaJ I-sy Tea
elrfnr them that they would he taken nome sale
they were diving Win cuil'SilE ~ --' r vs.
phaut worked ana bow ll me N"iit up . t,,,,l,
Eoi l.s, 70 cook when 'he'e was HO 'i''O'' '' "
Tie Two ladies told the young people little about
cherry Blossoms uncle Who lived in The country
a few miles out az the city az The time the accident
harpeaed cherry Blossom had been given more
freedom than most Young Japanese r. - ne.
mother having died when she was a i..oy. S.,t
mistress and housckevper of h,r fathers home, a.
- ",skes ne efenhart walked slowly along.
cherry Blossom and Pink Checks. as ihey hao
s5ri Iaalrg ont ~ "a ueep-hola. as 20 he able 10
describe The points of interest 10 Harold and lone
Vow that We have taken tea with you. YOU are .
premise. when we reach my ialhers nous, 10 IttAs
Us visit said Cherry b.oS-gin IN mr. IA,,-r -
AnsTe.I q, o. mos i,I ga And PM, Cheeks nodded
naut hieI oul ol ,y, o. st.i 51,rlec tit-5rss
you see I'm The shop windows. az whatever 1Aeril
blossom said. though she did not understand one
Both Harold and lone said they would be dc
sfraid they could not accept her kind Invitation,
because they did not know what 10 DO with the
s.Ne-ces, Nercec." cooed Cherry Blossom. ~
thar is all the objection you can offer. can ar
rounding our house. and In the rear s. small yard
where we raise ducks and pheasauts. lu this in-
closure you hide your elephant and nothing
can harm it,
That VIII be just the thing" exclaimed Harold
and lone in chorus.
we viii accept your tempting invitation gladly
for We would Ike u leave the elephant short
/ time for change j Is very thoughtful and kind
I in you invite us' said Harold.
And we viii enjoy meeting your father and see
I ing something OF your capital city" added lone
cherry Blossom and Pink Cheeks clappei their
hands with delight and smiled, showing all their
pretty white teeth
Cro be c0ntinued)
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TIE Stolen Prince.
Copyright: 1904: BY The Trrbun, Asoriatlon)
Y Z NJ sANEsoN. mLrsrRArEp BY H. c. SANDY

49,, 9. i high treason TO smile: SO the queen
and court remained m d9nity But in the back
ground the young princes. MesIeS,tfiI and Ionged
f9Ces al them in return. not knowing Una.
sI country has its own customs ahu ma t he
Wis az by member Of the royal family
When his majesty was completely unroIed: m 9s
rlae.a.5 HE crown more firmly on his heao' anu
blaJSS fI h with one hand. endeavored once more
TO kiss Nerissa's finger tips -
D.. ,bfs time the sceptre impeded his progress
so h. held II toward the Princess FantasueS: sspnd
however. only tossed her head i,, o net
on one knee receive it from the KING His
majesty gave sigh Of satisfaction:
..Nov- I think we quite ready: he remarked.,
and at last succeeded in greeting NeTissa Tho Isis
very much inclined TO laugh at al Ihis ed YSTy
kind and held her hand in his as he presented her
to the queen
word BY smiling. OF course, grimacing II meant:
but Nerissa was growing accustomed 10 ueiT
strange ways.
when the king. said; in tones which auiy,sred
with evident pride Our eldest
tossed her head in the afr. and looked SO forbid,
look crossed her face.
The fat Is 5hs PnSss nature and 81 shs
envied the little princess her blue eyes Gazing
Nerissa had been taught TO set no store by.
Fantastlca vain and naughty and always
looking at herself and admiring her very. very
plain little FACE w fba3 sbsote g8ess No face
is really ugly when the expression is pleasant and
kind. but the king had spoiled his daughter from
tho cradle and could no fault in her. When he
saw her behavior now, however. he demonstrated
with her.
ing for our distinguished guest?'
The only reply given by F'antastica was look IN
her mirror. and then glance from her own re-
Election to NeriSsa.
She's not at all pretty" she said, with frown.
for Of course. she knew in her heart that Nsrissa
was very beautiful. u can't bear eyes like the
sky. and hair that color,
she snapped her fingers contemptuously. and
glanced over her shoulder at her own locks, which
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fury. sPranE upon her black pony and rod. -,
az fun galloD. her bodyguard escortinS her
When the Gathering boots no longer so1nd.S -
the distance. the king folded the letter and
gone. drew himself 20 his fun height and oFs-,v
one hand % NeriSsa and the other 10 his ous.--'
led the way into ths Hall OF state followed ~ ~
young princes and the courtierS On order OF rarJ
Everybody felt greatly relieved AZ the abssrs.
Of the heiress-ap pareut that u.s. with IRE srcs1s
Of the kings jester. for he feared no one IN m,
realm. and. indeed. FdntastiCa herself was on H.
best behavior before him. UT
Tie sat upon the lowest step Of the great. carv.a
throne at tho kings feet. and all tho bells upon N,
raime1t jirgled as Lubiu ran 70 sit beside rim ar5
whisper iu his ear the tale Of his woes For 81 IN
I.ubin most dearly and now endeav0red IN soo1Ss
his sorrow with many a QuiD. and crank. and
The kings own Ministries sat on n raised rane-v
40 the end ~ the hall. and played their loudesi
the performers on the basSOous SURPRISING them.
selves ana receiving ia consequence much com
thought the noise deaferinE. but then she was IN
ACCUSTOMED ta gnome music, i'm which melody Is
The concert. together with other rejoicings was
held i'm honor Of Fautlstica's birthday but m.
Ministries played none the worse for her absence
we have fete to-nisht. said the king turning
to Nerissa, "the ruby and sapphire mines 70 be
Nominated. and there VIII be fireworks. followed
I5t Ticr If ieJ She appaars h finn, ~ - ' AZ
so. She is child 81 impulse. and. fear me, some
Tle sighed for DO knew Wen that If he ruled tha
kingdom. the Princess Royal undoubtedly ruled
At that moment. there. was a Gathering Of hOof,
uuruIv heiress-appareut her black pony gal
I0ued across the beautifully iulait dOor OF the Hall
Of state her pOny's ho0fs making dents in the POI
ished cedarw0od she did 50. She refined up her
sced in front OF the throne. and appeared 70 be in
a worse temper than before.
Your uriesty'' she said and the pony paved
the ground and champed the biz until the decks u
t t rw zen IL ,5g G NV costume for ne fss w.
night has not vet been seute Order the instant
arrest OF the court cOstumer. He must learn t1at
l. the Princess Royal. heiress-apparent TO the
th~ou, OF Cfucmelaud. rot 10 be treated thus
Hardly had the words lett her lips than there vas
n rIrstlfug and COmmOtiOu In the doorway and 9
little man en- dark brown. with a pale face and
terrified expression rushed in, dragging largs ooN
behind him He fen on his knees at the foot o. fhs
carved throne
Mercy. I crave mercy, your majesty ne ssspe|
IL was the court dressrulker-
Ito be cOntinueD
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CHAPTER Y

CHAPTER Y
Tho king of the Gnornes stood slightly in advance
Of his queen and the princess royal Behind were
tbo ,rfnces Of the royal house. then came the
I[-,is and ladies-ir-vaiting. while placed in the
background were all the rCtainers Of the house
bols the king wishing 10 make great show
possible-for his kingdom, after ALL was only a
small
The fairy Stella had spoken truly when she de-
srrtbed the king as very peculiar looking. Indeed.
Neriesa had never seen such comical little Great
IRE in all her life and she felt inclined to smile
whenever she looked at him. until she learned the
goodness OF mis- nature. which quite compensated
for his ugliness.
He was very small All gnomes are small. but
the king was the tuiest man in the kingdom. In
order 10 raise his height he had donned pre-
aigrettes standing up in the centre. lie wore MS
adorned with purple trimmings and fastened with
sapphire clasps of great lustTe, worth King
In his right hand he carried the Enome sceptre.
which was Of gold and Jewels. with three prongs
ike a toasting fork. each prong tipped with mag
HE , King waved the sceptre majesticaIly rs he
advanced pace or two 10 meet Nerlssa, but the
effect was somewhat spoiled by ms Tripping over
his robes OF state he did so. He rarely wore
them. and little accustomed TO their weight
,ss banding Nerissa from the chariot he recovered
himself with jerk that tilted his crown on one
A. the little princess assembled the steps Of tho
palace The hing neI msrs sg ypl 5 his act Of
greeting his heavy headpece. overweghted by
ing upon the royal foot with considerable vigor.
his face puckered up into the most astonishing
w. LII hand the sceptre was still held in the
~ bs si bonIed round and round until his robes
Of state twincd around nm 50 uGhuN that inc
tce-totum in another direction TO free him again.
Meantime Nerissa waited quietly and SAID MOTH
ms Tor the queen aud the princess rove mace no
remark. only staring at her I'm way that made
Tut in GnonleIand it is etiquette 10 remain silent
whatever coil his majesty may get himself into
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THE KING CAN DO NO WONG

'.The Kiug can do no wrong'-eysn IN an auto
mobile me act OF Parliament requiring tns
registration and numbering OF motor cars an1 ~
rsGllatior OF their speed does not apply % So
Edward nor does his Majesty nesd oh'Nint
license-(Youth's Companion.
The Greenville times., 1904-04-16
LITTLE GEORGIA MAGNET
At the Grand Opera House Next
Monday Night

( Fresh from her nine years tour of
the Old World, Miss Annie May Alb
bott, the Little Georgia Magnet, -
will apper at the Grnad Opera House
Monday night, thu 18th, in her
, world famous performance, which she
has given in all the capitals OF Europe
and before the crowned heads of
nearly all countries She gives a
two hour exhibition of most extraor-
dinarJ feats, in which she will be
assisted by local committee ofproln.
inent citizens who will at the same
time investigate the manner in which
her wonderful powers are exerted.
She weighs but 1903 pounds, yet ten
men cannot lift her if she but touches
a ten years old child, and the strong
est man in Greenville cannot lift the
child Ssndow, the strongest man
in the world, TINS relates his ex-
perience with the little magnet: "T
put forth strength eonugh 10 lift
G Rht men clear OF the floor, yet 1
failed IN rinve her one inch. . Ad-
iss'a' , -ui 80 ceuts Seats now
on sale 4 t4a Star Shoe store.
The Greenville times., 1904-04-16
ChOctaw Oklahoma & Gulf R. R,

me way $500 Round Trip. $40 %. Memphis to all points
IN ludian aud OkHhnma Territories and all points
intermediate, IL Arkanas, Misso.ri and Kansas.
The Greenville times., 1904-04-16


resentatiVe assemblage. An attrac-
tive musical p.ograme was rendered
by Miss Mary Walker The ushers,
Messrs Jake Abrams, Abe Waldauer,
Abe Weinberg. Joe Cohn, L. B. Pep
perman and Jake Hendle, led the
way and were followed in turn by
the bridesmaid, Miss M endle, of
Brookhaven, the maid of honor. Miss
Carrie Wachsman, the groomsman,
Mr. Leop Wachsman, the best man,
Mr.. Herman Wachsman, Mrs. Wachs-
man with Mr.. Joe Weinberg, the
groom with Mrs. Lena Shongut and
the bride attended by her father.
The toilette worn by the bride was
an exquisite creation Of crepe de
chine and lace and her graceful veil
of tulle was held to her hair by a
brooch OF diamonds, gift from the
groom. She held white Bible.
The Greenville times., 1904-04-16
Jackson, MS 392O2

A r1IIeuus III JnIs city.
Mrs. H. Waldauer left recently for
Vicksburg to be the guest of Mrs. Joe
Waldauer.
Mrs Ruth Crosby accompanied by
her two small children, is visiting
her parents, Mr.. and Mrs. j. q.
Burns, near Water Valley.
Mrs. H. H. O'Bannon is the guest
of her brothers, Messrs. George and
Tom Mangham, at Clarksdale.
Mrs. j. B. Kemp will leave in a
few days for short visit in Chicago.
Miss Brooks, of Louisiana, is here
ON visit to Mrs j. L. Atterbury.
Mrs. Haffie Of Benoit, VISA guest
recently of Misses Susie and Ireys
McCstcheon.
Mrs. Richardson, of Monroe, La,
is a guest of her daughter, Mrs. Fred
Metcalte.
Miss Ledbetter, of Murtreesboro.
Tenn, is a guest OF her niece, Mrs.
W. R. Harvey.
Miss Springs. of Philadelphia, Pa,
will arrive OIL Tuesday, the twenty
sixth, to be a guest of Mrs. j. b.
Kemp.
Miss Ella Stern, of Vicksburg, has
been a guest of Miss G rrie Wachsman
for some days.
Mrs. W.T.. Rose, who has Teen
visiting Miss Anna Smith, lett OH
Thursday for her home in Vicksburg.
Misses Linnie and Jimmie Worth
ington, of Arkansas, are visiting their
amt. Mrs. Charles Startling.
Misses Carrie and Marv Spencer, OF
H,mp,on Miss, were guests OF
Greenville friends this wetk.
Miss Lucille Oliver, of Cleveland.
Miss, is a guest IF Miss kL.ry Cable
Startling.
Mrs. G. B. al. VA ''Ier will e't =
tain the Sans souci Club on Tuesday
afternoon.
The Greenville times., 1904-04-16

The Young Ladies' Euchre Club
was beautifully entertained OH Mon
day afternoon by Miss Josie Wil9zin-
ski. A large quantity CT cut flowers
added a touch of spring to the attrac-
tive arrangement of the house, the
predominating color being pink.
Misses Rosenfeld, Louise Leving-
ston and Newman were the fortunate
winners OF the thlee handsome prizes
The Greenville times., 1904-04-16

An enjoyable time will be had in
the Forest of J. Shall Yerger Camp
No. l8, Woodmen Of the World, on
next Monday night when the work
will be exemplified by an expert
Team of Choppers from Vicksburg.
and all will be served with goose in
many styles by the Prince Of Goose
Caterers.
The Greenville times., 1904-04-16

Is Lillian Fort, of Dunlieth, has
pA0n guest this week of Mrs. s. u
inlay and Miss Fannie D. Walker,
Mrs. Zoe Lindsey left on Friday
Nj her home in Louisville after hav-
! Ii been guest of her sister, Mrs.
Yne Startling.
4 h1essfs. Dudley Avery and Andrew
EeKaft. of New Orleans, were guests
reenville during the early part
thls week.
Mrs Ben Humphreys left ON Mon
!. # with her children to spend the
sVfing III Washington. Mrs. Hum
hfeye was also accompanied bv her
Etar Miss Fannie Yerger.
Nt and Mrs. Stanley Henshaw
ieilt several day during this week
Isifing Friends III Natchez.
Nliee Newman, Of Helena, Ark,
. auest of NJ rs. Sol Isenberg.
Art. hartman, of New York, is
ia 81 q vsiit to her parents, Mr'
M Mrs. M. Wachsman.
Miss Weiss, who has been a guest
Mrs II. Moyse. left recently Tor
ef hon6 in Natchez.
Miss Helen Swartz, of Little Rock
FL here Oh visit to Miss
lanthe Swartz.
Mas Incian Gwinn has been spend
Is I||e Dbst few days at her former
oaa In Natchez, Miss.
15b| NJ. E. Hunt left ON Monday
sIn his wife and daughter, Miss
|IfIn't. in New Mexico.
i. Il. Geise has returned after
1itnfh of several weeks in South
||lrIn|a.
M p. Sturdivant and her
14| .a Ben, left few days since
NA|t home in Tallahatchle
obert Somerville and little
Sometyille have returned
The Greenville times., 1904-04-16

A very delightful affair of recent
happenings was the euchre party
given on last Saturday afternoon by
Misses Susie and Ireys McCutcheon,
compimenting the Batclhor Maids
Club. The house was tastiv Ieco1at-
ed with carnations and roses and tiny
pink roses garnished the plates used
in the ice course served during the
dainty luncheon that followed the
game. A gilt candlestick was pre-
sented to Miss Innes Startling for
progressions, Miss Bessie Bell re-
ceived a pretty vase as consolation
and Miss Anna Robb received set OF
hat pins as BOBBY prize.
The Greenville times., 1904-04-16
The boideamaid and mnid ~ honor

The beidesmaid and maid of honor
wore gowns OF white Japanees silk
and sashes caught with miniature
pink roses. Their flowers were mink
carnations, The wedding gifts were
numerous and elegant, They were
pIettily arranged in the drawing
room of the BRIDES home. Among
the out-of-town guests were: Mrs.
Hartman, Of New York; AIRS J. Ryfs
of New York; Mr., B. B. Wach.
ner Of New York; Miss Sterne. of
VicKsbug; Mr.. Ben Abrams, of Grand
Lake, Ark. Mr.. Sam Abrams, of
Brookhaven, Miss. and Mr.. Good
man, of Itta Bena, Miss. Mr., and
Mrs. Mendle left for bridal trip
terminating at Brookhaven, where
they will reside in the future.
One of the largest and most charm
inglv arranged entertainments of the
season was the card party given on
Wednesday evening by Mr.. and Mrs.
William Heddens Montgomery. There
were about seventy-five guests present
and the game was played in four
rooms rendered exceedingly attrac-
tive by the artistic decorations The
prizes were very appropriate and
handsome and were won by Mrs. J.
e. Aiken, Mrs. d. F. Hunt, Mrs. H.
W. Lennon, Mr.. E. R. Wortham,
and Mr.. L. Southworth, of Green
wood. Mr. and Mrs. Montgomery
made ideal host and hostess. They
were assisted in entertaining by Mr..
and Mrs. Gerard Brandon.
OF the large number of entertain
ments given during the past fortnight
not one has been more enjoyable than
the card party given on Wednesday
afternoon by Misses Innes ana Maria
Hensley Startling. The floral decora-
tious were truly lovely, consisting of
a large quantity of cut flowers. Mrs.
W. II. Negus captured the first prize,
Mrs. H. W. Lennon was awarded
the lone handd prize and the consola-
ton fell to Miss Jessie Robb.
Mrs. Harley MoUclafe will enter
tain at carsd ON Wednesday morning
at eleven o'plock in honor Of Miss
Tolle, of New Orleans.
Mrs. Clara E. Clausman has issued
to the marriage of her
Eugenia, to DR.. Marcus
Orelins Shivers, of Greenville, which
will take place at high noon on We'd
nesday, April twenty seventh. at
Crawford Street Methodist Church in
The Greenville times., 1904-04-16

brew Union on
a charming
Mrs. NJ. Wachs-
marriage to MI.
! prominent and
of Brookhaven.
Brill officiating
antfiully decor
The Greenville times., 1904-04-16

mp will entertain
twenty eighth, in
igs, Of Philadel-
The Greenville times., 1904-04-16

te-nuptial dinner
,sday evening by
slnan. compliment
W Wachsman bridal
served ON a num-
arranged on the
nd flower decked
are laid for forty
ever toasts of the
made by Rabbi
Eugene Bogen,
Q Abrams, Ben
Pepperman.
The Greenville times., 1904-04-16

lids will be enter.
Wednesday after
our Nance.
Palestine daily herald. [volume] (Palestine, Tex.) 1902-1949, 1904-12-09
COPY OF NOTE.
Figures and Signature In One Hand.
but Lettering of Same Different.

oN O'Shd1dTc IN One HAND.
but Lettering of Same Different.
Cleveland. Dec. 9.-The correspond
ent of the Associated Press was shown
a photograph and copy OF the famous
note for s25O.OoO drawn in favor Of c
L. Chadwick and signed Andrew Car
negie." The Photographic copy and
the plates from which It was made ar.
in the possession of District Attorney
Sullivan. A feature OF this note is che
fact that the date. figures and sigma
ture are all in the same hand writing.
while the words Two hundred and
fifty thousand dollars" were evidently
written by another person. Following
is the exact wording OF the note:
New York. Jan. Z. 1904.-"One year
after date. ] promise to pay TO the or
der OF c. L. Chadwick. two hundred
and fifty thousand G25O.OOO) dollars.
at my office in New York City. for
value received. with Interest AT per
cent. ANDREW CARNEGIE"
Palestine daily herald. [volume] (Palestine, Tex.) 1902-1949, 1904-12-09
ELEVEN BODIES
WERE FOUND
Four More Corpses Will Probably
Not Be Rescued.
BLOWUP is TERRIBLE
Sounded Like Mighty Earthquake
and 1t Was Plainly Heard For
{. q Large Area In the Re-
giOu of the Mine.

Tacoma. Wash, Dec. s.-A dispatch
to the Leader from Burnett, WASH.
says: Eleven miners have been killed
by an explosion in the Burnett coal
mine and it is believed the death list
Immediately organized and after work
ing necessarily for about eight hours
eleven burnt and mangled corpses had
been recovered. OF these eight leav
families. At least four other miners
were in the shaft. but IT was deemed
unsafe to continue the rescue work
and the effort to rescue them was
abandoned. They have practically
been given up for lost. 1t is believed
fire damp is responsible for the disas-
ter. The Burnett mile is owned by
the South Prairie Coal company. At
the time of the accident there were
about forty men at work. Just prio-
to the explosion some OF the miDers
assembled to the surface and others
were able to make their way in safety
after the terrible blast, which shook
the neighboring territory like an
earthquake The Burnett mine EN-
pIoys between seventy-five and 100
miners, working in two shafts. Man:
of the employees are Italians and the
married victims of the catastrophe
leave large families.
Palestine daily herald. [volume] (Palestine, Tex.) 1902-1949, 1904-12-09
STILL UNTOUCHED.
In Some of the District Reserves Have
Not Been Exhausted.

St Petersburg. Dec. 9.-The military
strength of Russia is still untouched
by the present war. according TO an
official report of the war office OF
the 764 districts in Russia there has
been thus far partial mobilization OF
t2S districts and in seventy-four of the
latter only few categories were touch
ed. In none are the reserves exhaust
ed. The regular establishment in
cludes guard and grenadier corps. two
cavalry corps and twentythree regular
corps exclusive of two i'm the Caucas-
us. two IN Turkestan and the Siberian
corps. Tencof these corps are now at
the front. -Four more European corps
and five rifle brigades are also under
orders TO fill up the three armies to
10000 men each. The present plans
contemplate the use of only eight OF
the Twenty-seventh regular corps.