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The Globe-republican. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1889-1910, 1904-12-08
Fruit Culture In Ireland.

Sir Horace Plunkett, presiding at a
conference of fruit growers held at
Ballsbridge, Dublin, said that the
farmers Of the north Of ireland,
where the soil was not the most suit
able, had built up fruit industry
which was an object lesson to the
rest Of the country. From the one
station Of Annamore, county Armagh,
the strawberries dispatched by rail
had risen from 100 tons to 700 tons in
the course Of few years.
The Globe-republican. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1889-1910, 1904-12-08

eral Stoessel is believed to have fewer
than 5000, while the force of TIE be.
siegers Is probletmatical. Latest re-
ports are that Nogis soldiers have al
most captured Rihlung and Keeka,
forts, north and east of the town, and
hold other positions that permit the
effective Smelling Of the works still
held by the Russians. Toxic reports
are to the effect that orders for the
final assault have been given, and st.
Petersburg apparently Is apprehenslve
that the famous siege Of the "Gibral.
tar Of the far East" Is fast nearing a
conclusion.
The Globe-republican. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1889-1910, 1904-12-08

The progress made by the Japanese
In the Investment of Port Arthur is in
dicated in the map. The fortress was
first cut off on the land side by the
capture Of Nanshan on May q, and
the advance southwark and westward
made since that time is shown by
dated lines. The fighting for the outer
works and positions began May rs,
but actual siege operations did not be-
gin until Aug. Z, the Japs on the pre-.
ceding day having brought up the nee
essary artillery. At that time the Rus
sian force comprised $4,000 men and
the Japanese 10000. At present Cen
The Globe-republican. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1889-1910, 1904-12-08
Placing Big Guns.

Toxic, Dec. 6.-Advices received
from the vicinity Of Port Arthur show
that the Japanese have not relaxed
their activity since the capture Of 2OG
Meter hill. They have already began
placing big guns on the HILL and pc
sitions for twenty have been con
structed, N.i
The Globe-republican. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1889-1910, 1904-12-08
Mansion for E. ". Hartman,

E. H. Hartman, the railroad mag.
late, has begun the erection Of q
splendid residence at Arden, near
Mjddletown, N. Y. The house Is to be-
solid granite, $50 feet long and 1870
feet wide, two stories in height and
having fifty rooms. The structure and
terraces will occupy three acres.
The Globe-republican. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1889-1910, 1904-12-08
Would Pray For the Senate.

Jefferson City, Dec. CDR. John F.
Hendy, pastor of the Presbyterian
church of this city, announced his
candidacy for the chaplaincy of the
next state senate. DR.. Hendy is q
Democrat and quite well known 10
state visitors to jefferson City.
The Globe-republican. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1889-1910, 1904-12-08
Kills wife and HimseIf,

Dayton, o., Dec. 6.-Charles Fravor,
CT years Of age, shot and killed bis
wife, three years his junior, and sent
a bullet into his own brain, dying
in a few minutes They resided with
their son and had lived, happily to.
gether for many years.
The Globe-republican. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1889-1910, 1904-12-08
Hurley Captajn AGAIN.

Cambridge, Mass, Dec. Cat a
meeting Of the Harvard football team
last night Daniel ]. Hurley Of Boston
was unanimously reelected captain Of
the team.
The Globe-republican. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1889-1910, 1904-12-08
A Wink with Each Drink.

WIHk WITH Edcn UT1hK.
Hoax-How did he make bis money!
Joax-Running a soda water foun.
tain.
Hoax--I don't relieve 1t.
Joax-Fact. 1t was In a prohibition
town."
The Globe-republican. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1889-1910, 1904-12-08
The First Armlstice.

Toxic, Dec. 6.-The first armistice
between the Port Arthur combatants
was declared December 2, for the pur
pose Of burying the dead, 1t lasted
six hours.
The Globe-republican. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1889-1910, 1904-12-08
Earthquake Shocks.

San Francisco, Dec. "a severe
shock of earthquake was felt here.
Three other light shocks were felt a
few minutes later in quick success.
sion.
The Globe-republican. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1889-1910, 1904-12-08
The Usual rhInu.

The Usual Thing.
Hyker-Jaggsby Is lingering rather
long over his cup tonight.
Pyker--Yes, and there will prob.
ably be a family jar whe,, he gets
home.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1904-04-18
READ THE MARKET NEWS
IN
THE OREGON DAILY JOURNAL

Nothing is omitted which concerna
the interest of buyers and sellers In
the live stock, grain, provisions, pro-
duce and financial marKets-the quota
tons are comprehensive, and are IL
every way reliable.
day a full ana truthful report OF the
The Journal in addition carries every
worlds news and presents many spe-
cial features Of deep interest to TIN
average reader. The Journals We
mans page, the Illustrated sporting
news page, Journal stories and comic
pages and other good things make &
a very popular family newspaper,
clean and bright from A to and
years end to years end.
Daily. one year by mail, only 81; si1
months, 1925; three months, S1.25.
Semi weekly, 104 issues, one year.
$3.50.
Weekly. 81. The Issues~o Of the Semi
Weekly and Weekly Journal also con-
tain the market news and all Of tha
features of the Daily Journal Address
THE JOURNAL, Portland. Or.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1904-04-18
Time Schedule-waIIa WaIla
TWO TRAINS DAILY

Time Schedule-waIla WalIa:
No. Arrives from Spo-
kane and departs tor
PendletOn -. 3: 80 p m
No. Arrives from Pendle-
ton and the East, and
uepdrlS IL. 10 q Ill
No. 43 Leaves for Portland
and Spokane, via Wal
lula ...,.. ....... .1O:so p m
No. Al Arrives from Portland
and Spokane via Wal
lula ....... .. SIS m
No. IL Leaves daily, except
Sunday for Pendleton
and East .... 10: 90 m
No AZ Arrives from Pendle-
ton, except Sunday. 800 p m
No. IS Arrives from Dayton. 6: so p m
No. IS Leaves for Dayton. -. S:45 m
Pullman Standard and Tourist
Sleeping cars daily to Omaha Chi
cago; Tourist Sleeping car daily to
Kansas City; Pullman tourist sleeping
cars personally conducted) weekly to
Chicago; reclining chair cars (seats
free) to the East daily.
STEAMER LINES.
San FranciSco-Por1Yand route.
Steamer sails from Portland p. m.
every days.
Daily Boat Service between Port
land and Astoria except Sunday at 8
p. m. Saturdays at 10 p. m.
SNAKE RIVER BOATS
Leave Riparia dany except Satur-
day, s. 40 a. m.
Leave Lewiston daily except Friday
700 a. m.
r. BURNS Gen. Agent,
Walla Walla, Wash.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1904-04-18
WALLA WALLA MARKETS
REVISED DAILY.
Retail Prices.

tSeo' isSS'
The selling quotations on the To-
al market are:
Sugar-Per 100 lbs. $3.50 to $3.50.
Cheese-Per ID. 25c.
egetables-Potatoes, per sack, Csc
Onions-Per 100 lbs, $3.50.
Cabbage-Per 100 lbs, $500.
Beets-Per ID. 1c.
Celery-Per doz. punches 40c.
Sweet potatoes-Per Id sc.
Apples-Per box, $1.25 $500.
Fruits-Oranges per doz., SOC to soc.
Lemons-per doz. Csc to SOC.
Eggs-Per doz. CSC.
Butter-Country. per roll Acc and
soc. Creamery, per roll, zoe.
Flour-Per bbl S4.20 to $3.50. Graham
-four per 5O-lb sack, s1.2O. Whole
wheat flour per sack, $3.50, Rolled Oats
per lb. sc.
Hay-Baled per ton, Alfalfa, SIC;
Wheat SIS; Timothy $40.
Bran-Per ton, SIG; shorts, per ton,
SIT; rolled barley, per ton. $40 and s21
Fish-Per 10. Salmon 15c; Halibut
12Rc; Soles 10c; Perch 1212c; Rock
Cod. 121a; Herring, 10c: Crabs 25c;
Oysters. Eastern in ct. cans, Csc to Use.
Olympia, bulk at. zoe.
Meats-Beef-Por steak 171z
Sirloin steak 15c. round steak, 121ac,
shoulder steak 1Oc. No. 1 prime roast
10c to 1212c; common roast Sc to Ice;
boiling beef &c to SC: leg of mutton
1212c to 15c; chops 1212c and 15c;
pork roast Zoe to 12hc: chops 10c to
12hc.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1904-04-18

FOR RENT OR SALE-EIGHT-
room house, furnished, with piano;
the residence of Col. F. ]. Parker on
Catherine street; SOx3O0 feet. Good
garden patch and chicken yard.
Dice & Jackson.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1904-04-18

1900 acres stock and grain ranch;
$40 per acre; $40 acres farm land;
good springs; large barns; 2
houses; stock scales; close to rail-
way station; must be sold at once.
]. E. Houtchens, Waitsburg, Wash.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1904-04-18
...,WHITE ION 49,:

WALLA WALLA JUNK STORE.
is prepared to buy hides, wool, scrap
iron, brass, copper, lead, zinc, bottles
sacks, old rubbers, furniture and
stoves. Why let these accumulate
turn them into cash. 105 East Main
street.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1904-04-18
Buying Prices.

These are the quotations on the To-
cal market:
Onions-Per cwt. $500.
CarrOts-Per sack soc.
Beets-Per sack or box soc.
POtatOes-Per CIV. Csc.
Sweet potatoes-Local $3.50 Der
cwt. California-4.50 per cwt.
Cabbage-Per h., 1Ac.
Turnips-Per sack 40c.
Parsnips-Per sack 40c.
CarrOts-Per sack soc.
CeIery-12 crate goo.
Apples-Per ID. 113c.
Butter-Country. soc per roll.
Eggs-Fresh, per doz, zoe.
Chickens-Hens per h., &c to Sc,
BOOSTERS per lb. sc. Spring Chickens
per ID. Sc, Geese per ID. &c, Ducks per
TO- &c. Turkeys per ID. 1212c, Eggs Use
cash. 2712c in trade
Choice Beef Cattle-COws, 212; steers
&c.
Calves-Live &c to sc. dressed Sc.
Good hogs-Live 41ac; dressed SIC.
Sheep-Wethers. So; Ewes, $3.50;
Lambs. SO.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1904-04-18
Through Seepers,. Dining. and Chair

Through SIeepers,. Dining. and Chair
Cars.
LEAVE WALLA WALLA DAILY
No. 2. Passenger for Pasco
Seattle, Tacoma, Port
land, Spokane and
East ........ IL. W p III
No. Mixed for Dixie,
Waitsburg and Day
ION Il 90 ~. Ill
No. s Mixed Sundays only)
for Eureka Flat
points. =: 45 q. N
ARRIVE AT WALLA WALLA
No. l Passenger from Pasco,
Seattle, Tacoma, Port
land, Spokane and
No s Mixed from Pasco
and Northern Pacific
puIuiS.. IL 10 d. III
No. Mixed from Dayton
Waitsburg and way
pOtIilSs oV ~ II
No. Z Mixed (Sundays only)
from Eureka Flat
Trains Nos. ! and 2. between PascO
md WalIa walla are straight passan-
ger trains and carry first class sleeper
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1904-04-18
REAL ESTATE.

SO acres of alfalfa land; house, (
barn and orchard; close to graded
school; 2 miles county seat. If sold
soon will take $6250.
{ 200 acres mountain land; 40 acres
J in cultivation; fair house and barn;
we'll and spring close to school;
$3000-$1500 cash, balance SO on
deferred payments.
800 acres 10 miles north of Day
ton; 1870 acres in cultiva ton, bal
! ance pasture; fair house and barn;
price $3.50 per acre.
las acres of bottom Touchet land,
good alfalfa or timothy land; good
house, barn; close to town; price
{ $50 per acre. (
500 acres good bunch grass stock (
ranch; plenty of water; good house
{ and stock scales; price 81 per acre.
] E. HOUTCHENS. Mgr. !
Washington, oregon & Idaho Land Co.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1904-04-18
ATTIC DEATH IN THE WILDS
..,ector Attacked by Wounded Bear
Writes Farewell Note.


,rA~wLE. April 1S.-Mail advices
!. fl. Po-t-Intelligencer tell Of a
!, ,r.,.. Death in the wilds of Alas
], Nanzo Cheswith went out pros
!. citing from Fairbanks. met a bear
!, MAJ. killed. Many days after his
] -g.al body was found. Beside it
!, .. mote written before he died. Il
!, ys met my fate" it said. "Good-bye
!. may God care for and bless you
!. Was hunting and wounded bear.
/ e9, killed me- Good bye"
Al around the place were evidences
4 an wl1l struggle.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1904-04-18
ROAD LAND OFF MARKET
n ,.inqs of Northern Pacific to be
Checked Up.

Il $ PAUL. April 1S.-The land grant
n m. Northern Pacific railway sys-
Il embracing millions of acres, has
81 withdrawn from the market, and
Il more sales Will be made until the
d his If raa department have under
Il ra gaa.king and an aCcOunting.A
u r.r.I officer Of the Northern Pacific
s,,.m says that it is several years
Al There has been a thorough check
of tha accounts and holdings of the de-
pr-maa. Because of the involved
mt Of the business handled, the
conua.rs constantly laying. the re-
saIas and the notifications in original
4 anwr~ the chance Of minor errors
vhtcb IN time may become important,
5 great The department., che said, will
j undertake complete overhaul
b. to catch and Correct the errors and
j a.a the accounts in such condition
rhr there viii be absolute certainly of
Fhe.r correctness in every particular.
Its stated that the overhauling is at
h 3-tuce Of Thomas Cooper, the
Pc aI commissioner, who wishes a
# the accounts and land
8o4..s ) ro he enters into the
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1904-04-18
THE ViAVi TREATMENT

WHAT 1T IS AND HOW IT CURES.
1t is a vegetable food and is put UP
in various forms and is applied to all
parts of the body that are effected.
The nerves are nourished and
strengthened. \ proper circulation
is established. This carries the dis
ease out of the system in natures
own way Baths and the Viavi sys-
TEN of treatment applied at the Viavi
parlors. Rooms 10 and 90 postoffice
building.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1904-04-18
FoR TENT,

FOR RENT-7-ROOM HOUSE AND
large barn; modern improvements.
Call at 2O2 East Main street. Burt
Owens.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1904-04-18

vessel is suffering not the slightest in
jury by towing her through the mud.
She stands on an even keel, and the
mud bottom of Mason channel that she
is dragged over is almost as plastic
and is as harmless to her hull as water
would be.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1904-04-18

Father-But why hasten the wedding
Daughter-Why. the Count may die,
papa. Father-What of it? He does
not. owe me anything yet.
The Batesburg advocate. [volume] (Batesburg, S.C.) 1901-1911, 1904-02-18

According to the Atlanta Cons:itu-
liUn 1T Is safe to say That barlow &
Wilson : MinstTeiS are better than any
other minstrel entertainment that has
appeared in Atlanta for years. This
company appears at the, BateSUurg
Opera House next Monday night.
The Fortnightly club will be enter
taincd in n"coIoni"l style by Mrs :. B.
PIatt at hcr hOspitabla meme next
Tncsday evening at $50. The invi-
tation committee is composed of Miss
M"'da llod-cs aud Mrs. Fred Cullum
Unique invitations are cut III tie shape
of the liberty bell.
We are in receipt of beautiful
card from the Southern Railway Com.
pany, which Tears the official nlg of
the ST. Louis EXposision. Tne South .
ern tells the publIc on this Tiny SOU
venli That the Southern Railway is the
''Shot line TO 81. Louis, and the best
line from all points IN the great south
east To the exposition
The Batesburg advocate. [volume] (Batesburg, S.C.) 1901-1911, 1904-02-18
ELECTRIC
LIGHTS
Council Got Together on
Tuesday Nigilt--Some-
thing Doing.

The city Council met last night and
passed resolutions TO Iuy u mule aud
cart TO be usei permanently for city
purpos also to look into the guard
house situation, and buy ground for
tue erection of n brick structure to be
used for the above purt S..
Mayor Edwards has been clothed
with the power by the city council of
g,anting Ia fifteen year frai chise 10
light Batesburg With electric light by
company who can give satisfactory
bend and contract.
The Batesburg advocate. [volume] (Batesburg, S.C.) 1901-1911, 1904-02-18


The County Board OF Commissioners
have under consideration the idea of
building bridge across Saludi river.
From what we have heard the idea
meets with the approval OF the ma
jority Of the people i'll the couaty.
The Baptist church has called. Rev.
Mr.. Kcil, of Columbia to preach and
lie has accepted. He has commenced
his work.
1t is reported that Mr.. +. W Oswalt
Of Barrs, President Of the Home Bank
will tnove to our town in the near fu-
ture.
Mr.. and Mrs, Nunnamaker. of Col
umbia, visited our town recently.
The Town Council az a recent meet
| ing passed II license ordinance. The
Council proposes to spend some money
by way of street Improvement.
Mr.. U. l.. Asbili, Of lecsvil!e, was in
town on business few days since,
Mr.. George Asbi,l, of LeeSyillc, wa
| here also.
On account of the extreme bad
weathe" work on shelving and coun-
ters for tho Lexington Department
store was held up. The manager eX-
poets, however, to have everything
ready to open up about the first OF
| March.
Auditor ;. a. Derrick who has been
visiting the different communities OF
the County for the pGrI ose of making
assessments has comp ieted his roI nds
The Batesburg advocate. [volume] (Batesburg, S.C.) 1901-1911, 1904-02-18

Our County Capital Hap
ptnings--Ju for the
Third Week.
Locals.
trRoM Our REGULAR CORRESPONDENT.

FROM OUR Regular CORRESPONDENT. !
Court convened Monday with Judg"
Ernest Gary presiding. Solicitor
Thurmond was here also The docket
was very light, and owing to the alb
sence Of Senator Sharpe ard Col. j..
Ii. Wingard, aho were interested in
some Of the cases, some of them w ere
continued. Immediately after tie
Judges charge TO the Grand Jury.
Col. G.. II. Graham announced to the
Court tn. death of Major III. A.
Meetze, the oldes member of the
bar, ana read resolutions Of regret
passed by the bar erd moved the court
to enter into appropriate exercises.
This motion was granted, and Col.
Graham delivered an excellent eulogy,
covering very fully the life of Major
Meetze, extolling his many virtues
and ealing special attention to his
ms gnificent psliti".l record. Mr..
Efird follow ed Mr.. Graham with very
app, onriate remarks. He related his
first knowledge Of Major Nj -etZc, that
beng when he was runnirg the county
records sway from the raid OF Sher-
mans army Mr.. Asbill followed
Mr.. Ehrd ana spoke very feelingly.
lie had little personal knowledge of
his ia. ly life, but his reputation as he
knew it. and had seen it unaffected
| in his latter days, warranted all OF
| good that had been said about him.
Mr.. Zimmerman next spoke Of his life
as an inspiration To those who were
trying to live honorable and upright
| lives. Solicitor Thurmond then
briefly paid tribute t. his honorable
and useful career, after which the
Judge made some very appropriate re-
marks. On motion of Mr.. Eiird the
court then stood adjourned for the
day out of respect to his memory.
Col NJ. ID. Harman anu wife are on
| a visit to their married daughters IN
FIoriua. They will pe gone for about
month. While they are away Misses
Lena and Annie Lou Harmon will
stay with relatives in Columbia.
The town authorities have had the
county chain gang on the streets.
Capt. Buckley has done some fine work
with the gang and the streets show
The Batesburg advocate. [volume] (Batesburg, S.C.) 1901-1911, 1904-02-18
HANNA
IS DEAD
The Greatest Man i'm the
Republican Party Has
Passed Away.

Marcus y. llavanra died at lis
hotel niWashington IoudAy evening
at 0;t0l O'Clock after an illness of
nearly two months. His death was
caused by typhoid fever. Both houses
Of Congress adjourned cut cf respect
for the dead stare>man yesterday at
which time the state funeral was held
in the Senate."hamber The body was
taken to his home in Cleveland for
interrment
The Batesburg advocate. [volume] (Batesburg, S.C.) 1901-1911, 1904-02-18
The MinStreiS.

Barlow x Wilson Minstrels Mil be
the otTe:inS at the Opera House Mon
day night, February 22i. This com
pany comes highly rec omm ended for
giving an up-io-date pr oduction of
modern minS'rcly, and is accompanied
by al excellent bard aud orchestra
Trey will give gram street parade
at noon next Monday aud concert in
'front.' of the Opera 'iousc at 30 p. m
The Batesburg advocate. [volume] (Batesburg, S.C.) 1901-1911, 1904-02-18
The Fiend Capt ured.

A Roanoke CNa y dispatch Of last
Saturday Gays
Henry Williams, colored, who WAS
arrested at North Fork, w. Va. Tues
day on suspiciou of having commi ted
murderous assault and outrage on
Mrs. Geo. l.. Shields and her Swear
old daughter IN their bone here on
Jan. 80, made Il fu!i confession of the
crime to William G.. Baldwin, presi-
dent of The Railway Special
Agents association OF the United
States and Canada, in the BlueGeld, ,
w. Va, Jail to-day. Williams gave up
TWO watches and some clothing stolen
from the Shields home. He was placed
on special t;ain aud rushed through
to Richmond under heavy guard. The
train passed Roanoke ut o'clock this
afternoon. " vcling at II speed of 40
miles an h Iur, and Williams will be
placed in The State peEItentiar! for
s2fe-kerping, the feeling being such
that the authorities are satisfied il
would be unwise TO bring him here at
this time. Williams entered tie
Shields residence in the heart Of the
city. at noon, and brutalIy assaulted
Mrs. Shields and her daughter with n
razor and hatchet, leaving both for
dead
The Batesburg advocate. [volume] (Batesburg, S.C.) 1901-1911, 1904-02-18
L1EESVILL
News From Our Sister
City Told in Brief by
Our L.eesviIie Corr
respondent.
respondent
LrR0M OLE EL0uLAN coRNEsroNpEN. |

FROM OUR REGULAR CORREsPoNDEN.
The past cold weather has been
rou; h on Lcesville, but She will send
forth her buds just The sane,
Ptor..McCrackan aud Mr.. c. l. Jones
OF LcesviIle College, srcnt last Satur-
day in Batesbucg.
Mr.. a. II. shu.l. of Leesville College
made u nying trip to Augusta last
Saturday.
Mrs Ada Wallace Untuh. Of Port
land, Ore national organizer ard lee
turcr of the W. G. Il. L gave her
popular lecture, That Boy" In the
College chapel last Friday night. Mrs.
Unruh is unaking tempcra cc tour
throughout the State and man who
were fortuTatc enough to hear her
ret ben fitted thereby. All boys
would be harpi"r SIou.d their parent,
adopt the measures set forth in this
lecture.
Every body k"ew il was leap year on
Friday night, for the laddies received
notes from TIA" ias>icS. and Every las
lecture on That B"y y Even the
doorkeeperS and ushers were young
ladies
Mrs /. Il. HAYNES. who has been
puite iii i, better.
Valentines were dying in every di-
rcction last saturday.
ON Sunday II gilt Mrs Unruh gave
The Batesburg advocate. [volume] (Batesburg, S.C.) 1901-1911, 1904-02-18
THE WAR.
Late News of What the
Russian and the Jap
Are Doing In the
Far East.

The war in the far east is progress
ing and, since the Baltimore fire has
bsen numbered with the past and
t. the seat Of war. The Reports OF
one day are denied aod discredited the
next. On Monday press dispatches
told us that up to the previous day
twerty Russian ships had been put
out of commission and that the Jlps
had landed 1000 troops at Chcmulpe.
Twelve vessels are reported captured
by the Japs Saturday and sent to
Sarebo. The Russian cruiser, ASkold, ,
which WAS disabled at the beginning
of hostillties kept ailoat until Satur-
day, when IL is reported to have sunk.
All mails have been suspended and
Coreau malcontents are pillaSing the
country, Six Norwegian vessels char
dcred by Russian naval contractor
were captured Saturday. The Jdpa-
mese are uneasy about the 800 Japs
that are still at Port Arthur. Ten
thousand Chinese troops have been
moved TO the Chi L;-Manchurian
border. Baron de Rosen, the Russian
minister here left thu japanese cap
ital, Toxic. A dispatch of FEB. IA,
from Nagasoki, says "rhe vessels
that comprised the Japanes" nect
which attacked and destroyed th"
Russian cruisers Variag and Knrlrtz
at Chemulpo ON the S,h instant, Were
the cruisers Nanlwa, makachiho, Aka
shi, Suma and The Asama. Tie Japa-
nese diu not lose man. The two
Russian hoa.s sailed out to meet their
foe bravery, knowing that certain
death awaited them. The L : gun
boat, VicksburS, witnessed this battle.
A dispatch dated London, Feb 18th,
says the Japs have captured Chinr-
HainWeu, i Russian coaling station
close to Mesampho.
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