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The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1904-05-10
Small Pox SITUATION
AT wILSoNBURG

County Healtl, Officer Halterman made
trip TO wilsonburg Tuesday to look
after the small pox situation. there. He
fumigatcd one house and says the cases
there are improving rapidly. The dis
ease is abating and there Is not the
least danger At present Of its spreading,
as all preeautions have been taken.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1904-05-10
ICE CREAM AND STRAWBERRIES

The katherine DOan Club win serve
ice cream aud Strawberries at the
First Presbyterian church. Thursday
evening, May 10. You are invited both
to cat and enjoy a social hour.
may 10, II, l6, II, IS, led.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1904-05-10
ASCENSION DAY
Win Be Observed in Christ Episcopal
Church Thursday-Bishop Peterkin
Win Preach and Class Will Be Con-
firmed.

Ascension Day, one OF the five greater
feasts Of the Christian year, win be
observed in Christ Episcopal church,
Thursday, with. a service at 1890 a. m.
RI. Rev. George W. Peterkin, DID, SEN
ior Bishop Of the Diocese of West vir.
ginia, will preach and administer the
rite Of confirmation.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1904-05-10

sauuI Elliott was in the city Tuesday
from McAlpin.
Ernest Randolph spent Tue.das here
from Salem.
N. Il. Davis. Of Salem, was. .at eouri
here Tuesday
Rev. c. 4. Snider, Of wilsonburg
spent Tuesday in-the city.
}. W. Williams was in the city from
Aar-hville Tuesday.
: J. D. Deuuison, Of Marshville. wa.
here Tuesday attending eourt
!. \. Robinson, Of Bridgeport, wa
here Tuesday.
J. W. Barnes, superintendent Of tn
Consolidated Telephone lines, was her
Tuesday looking afr official business.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1904-05-10
BooKB1NDERs ON STRIKE.
BY Associated Press.

By Associated Press.
Chicago. ILL.,, May lO-Eght hundred
boolSbinders strnck to-day in tne shop.
of the Cncago Typothetat The strike
was ordered TO compel the Typothetat
to force two of their members to dis.
charge non.union employees.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1904-05-10
FRANCIS SELLS HIS STORE.

Thomas Francis soId his hardware and
furniture store at WiLsonburg ruesda,
to tieorge Berkeley, who will hereafter
conduct ii. The consideration is pri
vate.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1904-05-10
GOES TO WHEELING HOSPITAL.

c. J. Bsgnell, Of this city, went to
Wneeling today to enter the Haskins
hospital there for treatment. He Is
sufferiug with a serious liver trouble.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1904-05-10
HANGING
WOMEN
Is Opposed By Many Indianians and
Difficulty is Experienced in Gsttine
jury.
By Associated Press.

Rising sun, Ind, May lo-When :
noon recess was taken to-day in tho
Gillespie trial the jury box had beer
flied. The prosecution was satisilee
but the defense renewed challenges
Many were excnsed again to-day iron
jury duty, becanse they are opposed to
hanging women.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1904-05-10
By Associated press.

st. Petersburg. May lO-A semi.of-
fetal dispatch from Mukdeu to-day de.
nies the report that tho japanese have
captured Port Dalnv!
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1904-05-10
BUYS DRUG STORE INTEREST.

Raymond f. Reynolds. the vel known
ifusgi.t here, has purchased half In
serest in the business Of the sntton
Drug Company, at Sutton, and left on
tuesday morning to assume the manage.
hent Of the concern. His many friends
here wish him success IN. the new uhdef-
taking.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1904-05-10
cLARKsBuRG KNIGHTS INVITED.

-DcSiola comnlandery, knights TEN
plarrof grafton, win celebrate Aseen
sion Day, at Grafton next Sunday. Al
knights and their ladies from Clarlss
burg are Invited 10 attend and take
part in the ceremonies.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1904-05-10
TIN PLATE WORKERS
FAVOR OLD SCALE
By Associated Press.

Columbus, Ohio, May l0-1'in plate
workers of the international Protective
Asosciation are in session here to-day.
The executive council reported in
--frvor Of adopting last yeirs' scale.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1904-05-10
BULLET PROVED FATAL.

Detroit, Mich, May iO-'seorge Hartle
who was shot by guard while attempt
ing to escape from hospital died to-
day
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1904-05-10
POLICEMEN APPOINTED.

Policemen Iafeiy appointed in the city
are 2. II. Rogers. who was formerly On
the force. and George Howe. who usea
70 be sonnerted viii, The FIRE departnisns.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1904-05-10
AcKINLLY TOMB GUARDS
ARE UNDER ARREST
By Associated Press.

By Associated Press.
Massilon. olio, May lO-Paul D. An.
dcrson and Joseph F. Gunch, regulars
guarding the Mckinley temhsat Canton,
are under arrest here charged with high
way robbery.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1904-05-10
By Associated pnss.

st. Petersburg, May l0-AdmiraI Ty
declares positively that the reported de-
struction OF Rurik is false.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1904-05-10
SECRETARY TAFT Ill.
By Associated Press.

By Associated Press.
Washington, D. C., May Secretary
of War Taft is detained at his hotel TO-
day BY Illness He has throat trOnblt
and slight fever.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1904-05-10
BUSINESS PORTION OF PLACE DE-
STRoYED AT LOSS OF TWO
HUNDRED THOUSAND DOLLARS.

Cumberland Inn Destroyed But All But
Two Guests Escaped Uninjured-one
Jumper From High Window and Had
Leg Broken.
By Associated Press.
Knoxville, Tenn, May lo-The busi-
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1904-05-10

Editor R. Add Han. OF the Weston In
dependent. was here Tuesday afternoon
on business.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1904-05-10
JAPANESE ARMY CORPS OVERLOOK
RUSSIANS, BUT THEY coETINUE
TO RETREAT.

Women Arrive at Shan Hal Kwan and
Report the Russians Evacuating New
chwang.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-05-13
MEDICINAL.
IF YOU WANT TO KNOW
WHAT AILS YOU
the U. s. mail Will bring yea the best medical
advice for only the cost of writing
rnoferiala and afamnz

Many people owe their present good
health to the fact that they consulted DR..
Pierce by letter, giving him all possible In
formation about their condition, symptoms,
etc, and received in return good medical
advice Which cost them nothing. Write to
DR.. R. V. Pierce, founder Of the lnvahds'
Hotel and Surgical Institute, Buffalo, n. Y.
Dr. Pierce by no means confines himself
to prescribing his well-kuown medicinee.
He tells you in the most common-sense
way what ails you, what you ought to DO,
what line Of treatment should be followed
out in your particular case, and II your case
does not indicate the need for this proprie-
tary medicine, he tells you plainly and
frankly UHdf you do need, and the best
possible method of improving your health.
Dr. Pierce treats many chronic cases at a
distance, through the mail and all you have
to do is to write him your symptoms.
Mrs. John Burge. Of Mohr, West Va, writes
oWheu I began taking your medicine was
suffering from female weakness which had run
on for five years. Took three bottles OF Favor
lie Prescription. three Of Golden Medical Dis
covery and two vials Of Dr. Pierce's Pellets
and have been entirely cured. Before began
taking your medicine Il seemed to me would
never see another well day, but since then have
enioved the best Of health and happiness;
also took one bottle Of Favorite Prescription
before confinement and got along the best l
ever did at such time, and our baby Is the most
healthy one Of them ell think your medi-
cines are the best in the world"
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-05-13
When the Sap Rises

Weak lungs shoud he careful. Coughs and
colds are dangerous then. One Minute Cough
Cure cures coughs and colds and gives
strength to the lungs. Mrs. g. f. Fenner, Of
Marion. ind, says: 81 suffered with a cough
until run down in weight from las to 92
pounds. ] tried number of remedies to no
avail until used One Minute Cough Cure.
Four bottles of this wonderful remedy cured
me entirely of the cough, strengthened my
lungs and restored me to my normal weight.
health and strength" Sold by all druggists.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-05-13
A Startling Test.

To save a life, Dr. T. G. Merritt, of No.
Mehoopany, Pa, made startling test result
log in q wonderful eure. He writes ne-
tient ives attacked with violent hemorrnages,
caused by liberation of the stomach. | had
often found Electric Bitters excellent for acute
stomach and liver, troubles so / pFescrlbed,
them. The patient gained from the first, and
has not had an attack in II months" Elec-
tric Bitters are positively guaranteed for Dys-
pepsia, indigestion, Constipation and Kidney
troubles Try them. Only soc at +. 5.
Ieadbeater q Sons.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-05-13
PROPOSALS..
OFFICE OF THE CLERK OF GAS.

OFFICE OF THE CLERK OF GAS,
" CITY Hall, May 9, 1904.
SEALED PROPOSALS addressed to VIII
liam Desmond, chairman Of the Committee. on
Light, will be received at this office until 4
n m Tuesday. Nav II, 1904, for the ENTIRE
OUTPUT OF COAL GAS TAR Of the city
gas works during the next fiscal year, com
mencing June |, 1904, and ending May 81,
1905. Bidders must agree to keep the tar in
the well at all times below the outlet or over:
flow pipe furnish and Eli empty barrels, and
remove same from the works on presentation
TO the superintendent of gas Of prepaid orders
from this office within twenty-four hours at
ter barrels are filed 80 gallons Of tar con-
stituting a barrel. The successful bidder
must enter into contract with the Committee
on Light faithful compliance with the above
provisions The committee reserves the right
to reject any and all bids.
BY order Of the Committee on Light,
my9 I'd SAM'L l.. MONROE. Clerk.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-05-13
SAVINGS Department.

especial this feature of its business
parties desiring safe investment of their funds where the
desired its
t te5S 5S 4 5 depaF%sp 3 snail % arms the msssanlc the
small and have them accumulate interest
until necessary they will have something at mana 10
call
Call in Banking inquire about facilities for accommo-
will be cordially well
coined Open "A NJ to NJ daily except Sundays and
legal holidays
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-05-13

DROPOSALs.-Proposals viii be received
] at the City Engineers office until IL
o'clock noon MONDAY, May 16, 1904, for
grading, for delivering gravel, and for paw
ing brick and cobble cutters on Commerce
street, from King to West street. The right
is reserved to reject any or all bids and to ac,
cept bids for the work in parts and to extend
the time of receiving bids. Particulars and
specifications can be had at the Office Of City
Engineer. f. s. LEADBEATEB,
Chairman Committee on Streets.
N.Y. eotd
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-05-13
WAR IN THE EAST.

Viceroy Alexief has telegraphed to
the Car announcing that the Russians
have blown up the docks and piers at
Port Dalny, Liaotung peninsula, to rem
der more difficult a japanese landing at
that point. Later kilograms indicate
that the whole of Port Dalny was de-
destroyed
The destruction by the Russians of
their valuable terminal and other prop
erty at Port Dalny, which had cost the
government many millions, to prevent
the japanese securing possession shows
the desperate straits of the Russians on
the Liaotung peninsula. 1t is also said
to be their intention 10 blow up their
ships at Port Arthur should the japanese
capture that place.
Admiral TOgo's ships continue to shell
Port Arthur at intervals and it was re-
ported last night that fighting was in
progress there. The purpose of the Japs
is said TO be combined bombardment
from sea and land, the Japs using pow
erful siege guns.
The japanese officially contradict the
Russian report that communication by
railroad or wire with. Port Arthur had
been re-established.
After battle lasting all day Tuesday
reinforcements reached the beleagured
Japanese troops at Anju. The attack
ing Cossacks were frequently driven
back and finally forced to retire leay-
ing 80 killed and wounded on the field.
The japanese lost four killed and six
wounded.
The censorship at Niuchwang is Sc
we're. United States Consul Miller has
not been allowed to answer Minister
Conger's request for statement as to
the local situation.
The main force of the japanese on the
peninsula is said to be oncentrated
near Port Arthur, with siege guns, and
their intention is believed to be to at
tempt a repetition of the strategy OF the
naval and military forces of the United
States before Santiago and to drive the
Russian feet out to battle.
1t was rumored yesterday that the at
tack by land had begun Advi0's re
ceiyed by the general staff show that
the invaders who landed at Pitsewo are
marching slowly on Kinchou, which is
an advanced position defending the Rus
sian Gibraltar, detaching onlya small
force to cut the line at Polandien, thus
giving rise TO the reports that they had
effected landing at Port Adams. The
Russians have occupied Sisthao bay,
on the east side of the Liaotdng penin-
sula, opposite Kinchou, showing that
that they have no intention OF with
drawing farther south. On the con-
trary, indications point to stubborn re-
sistance.
There is talk of the japanese cut
ting of the water supply of Port Ar
thur but this idea is declared to be
impossible, as condensed sea water is
the chief source of the supply, the wells
only being used by the Chinese.
The Emperor will 60 to Moscow Sat
urday to pray for victory at the Trinity
Sergius Monastery.
The Associated Press learns from the
highest source that the Emperor is ex-
ceedingly anxious to go to the front.
To his intimates recently he has spoken
much on the subject, but he realizes that
condition of State demand his presence
at home. Nevertheless it is not con-
sidered impossible thathe will follow the
example of all the Romanof dynasty
during the last century and undergo his
baptism of fire.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-05-13
Little Girl Murdered.

Wrapped in rags, in chimney at her
home in Third avenue, New York, the
body of six-year-old Josephine McCahilI,
who has been missing since May 2, was
found last night. The body was lodged
near the top of the chimney, and it was
necessary to tear away part of the masonry
to release it. 1t. is thought that the
body. which was terribly cut up and
mutilated. was placed there within a day
or two. The McCahill case has attracted
much attention, the belief being the child
was kidnapped. Rewards aggregating
SO. $50 we're offered by various persons
for her recovery, and mass-meetings were
held to consider plans for conducting the
search. Yesterday letter was received
by Mrs. McCahill, the child's mother
which read
"May 9, 1904.
"Dear Friend-As you made such
fuss. was compelled to kill Josie. Ii
you give $500 to a boy will send you
can have the body. ii; M. >,
up. S.-Don't mind stories you hear" "
The police considered this letter as the
work of some heartless medder. After
leaving her home on May 2 to play in
the street, the child was seen in Third
avenue with man, described as tall and
dark. She had a bag of candy in hel
hand, but was crying. That is all the
nolice have had to work on. Their search
has proceeded on the belief that the mar
was an Italian and that the girl woulC
eventually be found in one of the Italian
colonies in New York or some nearby
city
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-05-13
AIexanoria Gazette.

PUBLISHED DAILY AND TRI-wEEKLY AT
GAZETTE BUILDING. 80 d 3i2 PRINCE
STREET.
TERMS: DAILY year, $500; 6 months,
$3.50; months, $1:25 l month, $O:43; ]
week, $0:l0.
Tri-weekly-1 year, $500; 6 months, $l.5O; f;
months, $0:75; month, SG25.
Contract advertisers will not be allowed TO ex-
ceed their space unless the excess is paid for
at transient rates, and under no eircum-
stances will they be allowed TO advertise
other than their legitimate business in the
space contracted for.
Entered at the Postofice Of Alexandria, Vir-
ginia, as secOnd-class matter.l
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-05-13
Tomatoes.

Tomatoes today took the front rank
of gossip in the local wholesale produce
market, retiring the strawberry question
which is somewhat relieved, although re-
ceipts are reported free. Tomatoes ara
now selling for from 81 to - a crate
which is about dollar lower than they
Drought few weeks ago, and the mar
ke9 Is reported heavily stocked, almost
~ the point of a glut. - Richmond
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-05-13
DRY GOODS.
The Greatest Of
NAY Sales.

This weeks special offerings will firmly
convince you that this store is the best place
to buy seasonable and reliable merchandise
under price.
so pieces wide hgured lawns, Ivc yaruv, az
&c yard.
% pieces fancy Dotted Swisses, l5c value, at
10c yard.
Colored Examines and Voiles, all the
new shades, l9c values, at l21c yard.
silk finish Mouselines, beautiful styles, l9c
value at 121c yard.
Colored Mercerized Oxford Cheviots TOR
shirt waist suits, l2lc yard.
Fine India Linen, 40 inches wide, l5c value
at l0c yard.
Silky Persian Lawns, zoe value, at 15c
yard.
/, Fine White Swisses, 40 inches vide, 19c
value, at l2lc yard.
Large White Lawn Plaids for Aprons, &c
value, at &c yard.
Percals, 12ic value, at 7ic yard.
Lancaster Apron Ginghams, 63c yard.
Searsucker Dress Ginghams, 63c yard.
Yard wide figured Madras Shirting, 19c
value, at 12Ic yard.
Brown Linen Suiting, 129c yard.
White all Linen Suiting, 25c yard
White Pique, l9c value. at 12Ic yard.
Yard wide Bleached Muslin, 1Oc value, at
Sc yard.
4O.inch Brown Cotton, Sc value, at &c
yard.
Yard wide White Cambria, 73c yard.
Good Quality Bleached Sheeting, &c
yard.
Ready made Bleached Sheets, Acc.
Infants White Flannel, 12lc yard.
White Shaker Flannel, 52c yard.
All Linen Napkins, 2sc piece.
Turkish Bath Towels, &c piece.
Valenceinnes Laces, lSc and 25c yard.
20 pieces wide Cluny Laces and inserting
Point de Paris Laces and insertinls, black
silk laces; values 25c to 39c, your choice loc
yard.
s1.OO Ladies' Hand Satchels, at 5Cc.
Straight front Short Corsets garter attach
ment, at SOC.
Patent Leather Belts, at l9c.
| Wide Crushed Leather and Silk Belts, a
25c.
Ladies' and Misses Tan Hosiery, 12l and
25c.
| Children's Black Hose &c.
Ladies' Ribbed Black Hose, &c.
Ladies Black Lace Hose Sc.
Mems Fine Gauze Socks, &c.
Mems Heavy Socks, &C pair.
Mems Fine Madras Shirts, 75c value, at 6Oc
Meas Percal Shirts, 25c.
Ladies' Bleached Ribbed Vests, &c.
Pure White Pearl Buttons, all sizes, 81
dozen.
Pearl Shirt Waist Sets. &c.
Ladies' Wash Skirts 9Sc.
Ladies' Black Brilliantine Walking Skirts
S3.9S.
Ladies' Fancy Cloth Walking Skirts, 1898
Ladies' Cambria Corset Covers, 12lc.
Ladies' Muslin Drawers, 2lc.
Heavy Quality Wide Satin Tafeta Ribbons
lie yard.
Large line of Mattings, i2Ic, l5c, 1Sc, 25c
30c and 35c.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-05-13

EORT MYER, VA, MAY 18th, 1901
1 Sealed proposals in triplicate for a new
10000 gallon tank and for strengthening the
present platform by three double 10-inch |
beams, will be received until 10 A. NJ, June
Il, 1904, and then publicly opened. The right
is reserved to reject any proposals or part
thereof. Information furnished upon appli.
cation. Envelopes containing proposals should
be marked Proposals for New 5000 Gallon
Tank" and addressed to CAPTAIN G. c.
BARNHARDT, Quartermaster
tnv11 10 I9 II lie II l3
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1904-11-30
Deserters From Port Arthur.

LONDON, Nov. PA dispatch from
Toxic to the Stand ard reports increas-
ing desertions from the Port Arthur
garrison into the japanese lines, the
stories deserters tell indicating the de-
moralizatio of the Russian defend
ers. The same correspondents say
the Russian defenses on the sea front
of Port Arthur no longer fire on the
approach of the Japanese warships.
WASHINGTON, Nov. 23.-The Jap
anese legation has received the follow
ing ca ablegram from Toxic: Port Ar
thur army reports that buildings near
the arsenal caught fire about noon
Nov. p, owing to BON bardment by our
naval guns. At $40 p. m. the fire was
still raging.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1904-11-30

had cleared the area of visitors and
the entire place was given over to in.
spection by the presidential party.
During the hour and half spent in
the Philippines reservation, every
portion was inspected.
Passing into the Moro village ad-
joining, the president was met by Dat.
to Facunda, who presented him with a
big knife, saying through an inter-
prefer: 81 give you my pria, which
has been my own individual weapon
with which I have killed three enem.
les. There will be no more fighting
IN my country and will have no
more use for my pria. I will give it
to nobody but you.''
The president accepted the knife
and expressed his thankfulness tn at
war was at an end and the disposal
OF the weapon was emblematic of
peace,
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1904-11-30
Preparing for Portland Fair.

PORTLAND, Nov. 27.-Although
nearly seven months still remain be-
fore the opening day, June l, the con-
,truction work on the grounds and
buildings of the Lewis and Clark ex-
position is rapidly nearing compile
tion. Several Of the main exhibit
palaces are already finished and the
completed state Of the landscape gar
dening is exemplified in the beautiful
lawns and beds of blooming flowers
which now grace the site.
Three of the main exhibit palaces
the agricultural building, the foreign
exhibits building, and the liberal arts
building-are under roof and ready
to receive exhibits, shipment of which
will be commenced in the east Decem-
Der l.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1904-11-30
Arrested For EmbczZlemcnt.

New YORK, Nov. 24.-J ames Wal
lace, who is charged with the theft of
stock certificates valued at nearly
$50, 900 from Edward NJ Breitung, a
Marquette, Mich, banker, by whom
he was employed as confidential sec.
retary, has been arrested in Liver
pool. Nearly $4,000 has been re-
covered. Wallace fed from Mar
quette on October 80, leaving word
with his employer that he was going
to an in stitution for the cure of in
ebriety in Illinois. When he did not
return Mr.. Breitung began an in
vestigation with the result that S.
shares Of Michigan copper mining
stock and POO shares of United States
Steel preferred stock was found to be
missing. 1t was found that he took
passage from Boston on the Cunard
liner Saxony for Liverpool with a
woman said to be his wife, under the
name of Wilson. When the steamer
reached England a detective was at
the pier and the man and woman who
had gone over under the name of Viii.
son were followed until the man was
positively identified and then taken
in custody.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1904-11-30
Will Renew Fighting In Spring.

MUKDEN, Nov. 26.-The lapse of six
weeks without fighting on any large
scale, confirming the belief that the
opposing armies have relaxed for the
winter, together with the unexpected
demonstra of force which the Rus.
slams have been able to make since
the depletion Of their army as the re.
suit of the fighting on the Shakhe riv.
er, emphasizes conclusively the fail.
ure of the Japanese to prevent the as.
sembly of a large Russian army in
Manchuria before spring, thus defeat.
ing the strategy of the Japanese and
their most plausible plans for the
earliest occupation of Manchuria.
The outcome, taken in connection
with the general stu alton, appears to
guarantee that with the opening OF
spring there will begin contest far
more terrible than any yet fought, and
points to the termin alton of the war in
the next campaign.