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The Lamar register., 1904-04-20

measures are arbitrary and severe. but
the agitation appears to gather force
and is penetrating sections of the pop
;;lation hitherto entirely passive.
While anxious, the government is
not Respondent. The Gar and the i'm
perial household are exhibiting an ex-
cellent example of hope and resolu-
ton. 1t is admitted that Admiral
Skrydloff will display all the intelli-
gence and dash of Makaroff, but con-
fidence in the navy is almost de-
stroyed.
Official and unofficial experts, while
permitting no comments to escape
them calculated to increase the de-
preston. have no doubt that Admiral
Togo's formidable fleet is invincible.
The Lamar register., 1904-04-20

Lao Yang, April 1S.-The Associat-
sd Press correspondent. believing that
the Japanese would repeat the attempt
to block the entrance to Port Arthur
with fire ships on Easter Eve, went
from Lao Yang to Port Arthur a week
ago yesterday. For four nights l
watched with the sentries on Golden
hill. Three nights passed quietly.
Tuesday night. April 18th. Vice Ad-
miral Makaroff took to sea with his en-
tire squadron. including fourteen tor
pedo boats. The next night, April
18th, in the teeth OF gale. eight tor
pedo boats were sent out to reconnoi-
ter From Golden hill. on which l
was standing, the searchlights of the
Notifications flashed through the
blackness over the inky waters of the
roadstead and far out into the hazy
horizon.
At IL O'Clock l heard firing at sea,
and counted seven shots. but could
see nothing. At daybreak l made out
through the light haze to the south
ward, about five miles from shore, six
torpedo boats strung out in line. all
firing. In the lead and outstripping all
the others was a boat heading at full
speed directly for the entrance of the
harbor.
The last in line was beclouded with
steam and tagging. She had evidently
been hit. 1t was difficult to distin-
guish our boats. but finally through
my glasses l saw that the leader and
the laggard were Russian and the four
others were Japanese. The flashing OF
the guns and the splash Of the project
tiles as they struck the water showed
the intensity OF the conflict.
The torpedo boat from which the
steam was escaping was firing vicious
ly. The four center craft drew togeth-
er and concentrated their fire upon
her, but the crippled destroyer poured
out her fire and was successfully keep
ing off her assailants.
The signal station flashed the news
to the men of the batteries that the
vessel was the Strashni.
The unequal combat was observed
with breathless interest. but the net
drew close around the doomed boat.
The four Japanese vessels formed
semi-circle and poured in deadly fire.
The steam from the Strashni grew
denser, covering her like a white pail.
Still she fought like desperately
wounded animal brought to bay.
Running straight for the adversary.
barring her way to safety. she passed
the Japanese astern and fired at them.
At this stage. Vice Admiral Makar-
of, who had been observing the pro-
gress of the conflict through a tele-
scope. signalled to the cruiser Bayan.
lying In the inner harbor. to weigh
anchor and go out to the rescue.
The Japanese destroyers clung to
their victim like hounds in a chase.
They had become separated. but again
resumed their formation.
Small Jets of flame and smoke were
squirting from the light rapid firers.
varied by denser clouds as torpedoes
were discharged against the Strashni.
1t was the end. The stricken boat
loosed a final round. but 1t was as II a
volley had been fred over her own
grave, for she disappeared beneath
the waves. only a little cloud of steam
marking the place where she went
down.
Satisfied with what they had accom-
plished. the Japanese torpedo boats
turned and made off at full speed. fol-
The Lamar register., 1904-04-20

lowed by the Bayan. To their support
came six OF the enemy's cruisers. Still
the Bayan went on. seemingly inviting
certain destruction. She soon ported
her helm to bring a broadside to bear
upon the foe. which was advancing in
line of battle.
She opened on some of them. and
turned quickly and stood on into the
hail of the enemy's broadside. The
Japanese steamed at a slight angle,
enabling all their guns to bear. and
projectiles rained around the Bayan
raising columns of water as they
burst, but none struck home.
To the eastward suddenly appeared
| Ave more OF our torpedo boats, re-
turning to the harbor under forceu
draught. Two OF the Japanese cruisers
were Immediately detached to cut
them off, but the Bayan. noticing the
movement, checkmated 1t by turning
hot fire upon them. The move was
effective. The Japanese cruisers
slowed down, and the torpedo boats
slipped through into the harbor.
Meanwhile, in accordance with Vice
Admiral Makaroff's order. the battle
ships and cruisers in the inner harbor
slipped anchor. Majestically the Pc
tropavlovsk. flying the admiral's flag.
steamed through the entrance. On her
appearance the more formidable enemy
of Japanese cruisers turned and fled
The admiral signalled the Bayan to re-
turn Then a stream of vari-colored
signal flags futtered out. Brave Ba-
yam"
BY this time the entire Russian
squadron was in the outer harbor. Be-
, side the Petropavlovsk I saw the bat
tleships Peresviet, Poltava, Pobieda
and Sevastopol. the cruisers Novik,
Diana and Askold and the torpedo
boats. The flags announcing the ad-
miral's appreciation of the Bayan were
hauled down and replaced by another
signal. Immediately the torpedo boats
dashed ahead. and the heavier ships be-
gan to spread out.
Seeing the flight of the Japanese
cruisers. the Petropavloysk opened
fire with her great guns. but the enemy
was out OF range and soon disappeared.
Our squadron continued the chase,
finally fading from view. l waited anx-
iously for its re-appearance. and in
about an hour 1t came in sight. Far
beyond 1t the number of points from
" hich smoke arose announced the pres
epce OF the enemy. Nearer and nearer
came the vessels, and at last I made
out behind our squadron fleet OF four
teen. of which six were battleships. and
the remainder armored and unarmored
cruisers.
Unable to get within effective range
OF Vice Admiral Makaroff's ships. the
enemy stopped eighteen versts from
shore.
Our squadron. with the Petropav-
lovsk leading. arrived at the entrance
to the harbor and drew up in line OF
battle. Another signal was ioated
from the flagship. and the torpedo
coats at once proceeded through the
entrance into the inner harbor. Vice
Admiral Makaron was evidently un-
willing to risk his vulnerable craft to
the heavy projectiles of the enemy's
armored ships.
watched the Petropavlovsk closely
as she steamed toward Electric cliff.
The frowning marine monster. whose
guns were ever turning toward the en-
emy. was prepared to send huge mes
sengers OF death against him.
All was quiet. 1t was the hush before
n battle-the hush when every nerve Is
The Lamar register., 1904-04-20

The map shows an enlargement of
the region at the mouth of the Yalu
river and the location of Wiju. Yong
ampo and Antung. about which towns
the war dispatches nowadays have
much to say. The Japanese occupy
the two former places, while the Rus
SLAMS command Antung. on the north
bank. and the question of crossing
the river is the fmomentous issue fer
The Lamar register., 1904-04-20

either belligerent. Wiju was declar-
ed free port on the 22d of August
last, and at the same time the Korean
government established a custom
house at Yongampo. These incidents
materially Increased the tension be-
tween Russia and Japan at that time.
Antung is merely a place of strategic
importance, being practically ouly
collection of novels, but the Russians
The Lamar register., 1904-04-20

People are beginning to turn up in
all parts of the world who We're in
Port Arthur the night OF the first Jap
anese attack. In few years care
full count will show that no less than
half a million people actually saw this
fight as 1t happened.
The Lamar register., 1904-04-20

Mr.sQuay, who has been ordered by
his physician to smoke only half
cigar-a-day, complies by having his
cigars made three or four times the
usual size and length. Mr.. Quay is
resourceful statesman.
The Lamar register., 1904-04-20

A cable from Toxic says the Japa-
nese did not lose a single man In
the last attack on Port Arthur. The
losses were probably confined to mar
ried men.
The Lamar register., 1904-04-20

A California hotel company has had
to pay a New York lady s35, 900 for a
leg which she lost in an elevator acci-
dent. But the dispatchtrefers to it as
a limb" A leg that is worth s35,oO0
should be called q leg. To the low
with limb. NEFk
The Lamar register., 1904-04-20

If the car would mobilize the edi-
tor of the Novoe Vremya and send
him against the Japs the war would
not last a week. 1t is too bad to
see so much belligerent energy wasted
ON XindmIllS
The Lamar register., 1904-04-20

The Chicago Daily News asks:
what do you think would be the state
of your pulse were. you to lose s5.0OO.-
900 in week. as Cotton King Sully
is reported to have done?" Really. it
would he quite impossible.
The Lamar register., 1904-04-20

The Japanese cavalry is reported to
be very weak. 1t may yet be neces-
sary for the little yellow fellows to
call in the services of the Missouri
mule.
The Lamar register., 1904-04-20

The world gets some queer theories
nowadays. Df. Hall of Clark univer-
sity says that men ought to dance
until 50 years rage and DIR. Morrill,
of Minneapolis is urging system of
dieting at saloon free lunch counters.
The Lamar register., 1904-04-20

Good news from Georgia: The crop
of peaches this year will be the big
gest and best ever known. We can
feel 'em melting in our mouth already.
The Lamar register., 1904-04-20

1T cost the state of Illinois $4,123 to
convict the Chicago car barn bandits.
These Injuries come high. and the
public may be fully excused for de-
string to discourage the bandit bust
ness.
The Lamar register., 1904-04-20

Clyde Fitch is going to Sicily for
four months to rest. and says that he
will have two new comedies completed
before his vacation" ends. Clyde is a
regular polywog of industry.
The Lamar register., 1904-04-20

Wooloomooloo Bay, Australia, is the
scene of recent athletic triumph.
Paraphrasing an historic saying, what
a name for to yell!
The Lamar register., 1904-04-20

II every man would put as much
ginger into his work as pig puts into
motion when it scratches its back
against board fence there would be
fewer failures in this world.
The Lamar register., 1904-04-20

They are going to have an official
inspector of cats in New York. What's
the matter with cat rescue league?
The Lamar register., 1904-04-20

Every parent who has longed for
boy and been blessed with girl in
stead knows just how Lord and Lady
Curzon feel.
The Lamar register., 1904-04-20

Dear Czar-To make alcohol un-
drinkable. freeze it. Please send on
the $25,75O.
The Lamar register., 1904-04-20

Have. another slice of bread and
help pay, the war expenses. That is
the logic. of the situation the world
over. Two empires fight against each
other and all mankind pays the cost.
The Lamar register., 1904-04-20

are now reported to be massed there
in force. 1t is said that the Russians
have mined the mouth of the Yalu.
and If this be SO a glance at the delta
will show the difficulty that Japan
may experience in attempting to en-
ter the river and land troops in Man.
churia.
The Lamar register., 1904-04-20

Sir Edwin Arnold's little Japanese
widow must feel doubly like stran-
ger in a strange land now.
The Lamar register., 1904-04-20

"A good woman" he said. "is too
good for any man. but it's blamed
good thing she doesn't know it"
The Lamar register., 1904-04-20

Korea's emperor has hundreds OF
wives: almost as foolish as Solomon.
who was wise enough until he ac-
quired the marrying mania.
The Lamar register., 1904-04-20

.SSt, Louis people have at last been
assured that the maharajah of Jey.
pore will wear his $3,5O0,000 worth OF
diamonds when he visits the fair. The
gentleman is taking long chances.
The Lamar register., 1904-04-20

New York reports that money is
cheap. Better have your Golfers filled
up for the summer.
The Lamar register., 1904-04-20

for an Injunction to prevent his wife
from playing the races may be seek
ing an Injunction to keep her from
going shopping next.
The Lamar register., 1904-04-20

Prof Gayley of California univer-
sity has severely criticised class of
girls for giggling. Girls will be girls,
professor.
The Lamar register., 1904-04-20

When a lonely old man wants to go
to the circus and has no grandchil-
dren as an excuse he realizes the
truth of all that the president has
said about race suicide.
The Lamar register., 1904-04-20

Mayhap in the years to come the
Long Islander who was Jailed on his
bridal eve will look backward on the
restful period he once knew and fall
ed to enjoy.
The Lamar register., 1904-04-20
DANGEROUS NEGLECT.

It's the neglect OF
backache, sideache, pain
In the hips or loins that
finally prostrates the
strongest body. The
kidney warnings are
serious-they tell you
that they are unable to
filter the body's waste
and poison from the
blood-the sewers are
clogged and impurities
are running wild to i'm
pregnate nerves, heart.
brain and every organ
of the body with dis
ease elements. Doan's
The Lamar register., 1904-04-20

II
The Globe-republican., 1904-02-18
DEATH CLAIMS ANOTHER.
Mrs. Martin Stohr Passed Away on
Last Friday,

Mrs. Martin Stohr Passed Away ON
Last Friday.
Mrs. Stohr, wife Of Martin Stohr,
passed from earth on last Friday. Mr..
and Mrs. Stohr were married December
25, 1874 In Missouri. They moved to
this county in 1885 and made their home
in Wilburn township. Eight children
we're born to them. Five are dead and
the mother now lies beside them Three
sons are living, highly respected young
men. Mrs. Martin Stohr died Feb. 18th,
in Dodge City, age 46 years, 5 months
and Is days. The funeral rites were con-
Quoted by Father Mennis of the Catholic
church in Dodge City, Of which she was
a beloved, faithful, christian member.
Not only devoted to her church but her
strongest ties were in her home. A large
assemblage of sorrowing friends attend
ed the funeral at Rickman's cemetery IN
Concord township OH the 10th inst.
Mrs. Stohr was beloved by everyone who
knew her. Her home was a place Of
friendly greeting for old and young
The welcome was always genial. Sor'
row has filled the home five times. Five
children quietly sleep beside theil
mother.
The Globe-republican., 1904-02-18
Haworth's Opinion On the Kan.
sas Oil Fields.
REFERS TO PRESENT FIELD.
His Opinion Long ago Expressed
is that Greater Fields
Lie Here.

The Kansas City Star printed an oil
chart a few days ago showing where Prof
Haworth of the State University located
the Kansas oil. The chart covered only
the counties as far west as oil has already
been found In paying quantities, and
gave false impression regarding Prof
Haworth's opinion on the prospect of oil
10 Western Kansas.
The geology oflhe country about Dodge
City and to the north md northwestwart
is considered by Prof, Haworth as ex
ceptlonally favorable for vast oil deposits
aud in fact he has been very enthusiastic
in this belief.
His opinion was given upon this sub
iect to Mr.. Reeves Of this place over
year ago. The chart given In the Sta
shows only his opinion regarding tin
boundaries of the present oil field of Kan
sas, and does not contradict the belle
that a still greater field will be found II
this part Of the country.
The Globe-republican., 1904-02-18
Weather Bureau Report.

The following weather review for the
week ending Wednesday, February II
is furnished by E. D. Emigh, observer
n charge;
AS the week closes, Dodge City Is ex
perienciug threatening weather and
light, misty rain, the apprecisble preclp
ltation of the monty. 1t has amounted
to only O.Ol ofan inch, but continues tt
fall. Much cloudiness occurred during
the week, and although no precipitation
was received until the final hours, con.
dltions were as a whole more unsettled
than for a considerable time past.
In general, the temperature of the
week was below normal, the lowest re-
recorded being 5 degrees on Thursday
morning. Warm weather obtained OF
Friday, however, and unusually warn
with a maximum temperature of 70 de-
gres on Saturday,
Northeast, east and southeast wind
were decidedly in evidence, The yolocl
ties ranged flom light to brisk, and 1T
high wind occurred.
The Globe-republican., 1904-02-18
DODGE CITY. KANSAS. THURSDAY. FEBRUARY Is, 1904
sf The best directors and instructors In
thIl country. He will bo kept here three

Of The best directors and Instructors In
this country. He will bc kept here three
months instructing the band and will put
It In shape to compete with any band iu
Kansas. He 10 4 man that Mr. Bee,on
has studied under 80 that he knows just
what can be expected Of him. ltisa
rare chance to get such man here.
After ths bsndis put in good condition
and the conductor leaves Mr.. Beeson will
take charge Of It. Anyone In halfa days
time could raise the necessary fund, but
no one has volunteered to do II. The
musicians themselves feel that II they
give their tlmc all summer 10 the band
that that will be enough for them to do
They DO not want to start a band at all
unless they can get competent Instructor
who will give bis whole time to making II
a fine musical organization.
| II someone within the next week vol
unteers to raise the $3.50 which Is only
half the band will have to pay the In
struCtor, the band will he assured. II
It Is not done, and promptly, the mattel
will be dropped and Dodge City will &
through the summer Oh graphophont
concerts.
The Globe-republican., 1904-02-18
ABOUT STREET LIGHTS.
No Proposition Has Been Brought
Before The Council.

No Proposition Has Been Brought
Before The Council.
There has been considerable talk In
town regarding street light service by
subscription and 1t has been hinted that
some members of the council would not
favor such proposition, The city clerk
and a member Of the light committee
stated yesterday that no proposition of
the kind had been brought before the
council. The council had the lights
shut off as o matter Of necessity and Of
course would gladly welcome any light
service. 1t is believed that by the city
paying for two months back, the same as
though the lights had been in use thai
the old contract could be revived, but II
is possible that neither the council MOI
the citizens would pay for the lights fol-
the time they have been turned off
What there may be in the report that tht
council will be offered a guarantee fol
money to pay light service with, tht
GLoBE.REpuBMCAN does not know
There can be little doubt however, tbf
II any plan Is shown whereby the light
can be paid for, that the council Eil
gladly take advantage of it.
The Globe-republican., 1904-02-18
Carrie Beach Ridenour.


Died. at her home In Royal township,
Ford county, Kansas, on February II,
1904, Mrs. Carrie Beach Rdenour, wife
Of John l.. Rldenour, aged 81 years.
Carrie X. Beach was born in Rocka.
way, NJy in lS46, and was married to
John L, Ridcnour at Bellevlle, Ohio,
NoyemberN, 1868. They came to Ford
county and settled Oh the Ridenour home,
stead in 1878.
For a year shehad been sick unto death.
Everything that affection could do to pro.
long her stay on this earth was done
Medical skill was at her command The
unremitting care Of fond husband,
dutlful son and loving daughters was
| given to mitigate the sutferings Of her
days aud nights Of fatal illness.
With the husband, four bereaved chill.
dren survive the deceased-J. b. Ride
uour, Mrs Cora Wood aud Mrs. Jennie
Lierle Of Royal township, and Mrs, Alice
Evarts Of Bucklin,
The deceased joined the Methodist
Episcopal church In 1866, and had lived
The religion Of the Christian In her as.
socations with the world as we'll as with.
in the portals Of her own home,
The funeral services were conducted
at the Ridenour homestead Sunday morn.
lng by Pastor W, B. Barton Of the Dodge
City NJ. E. church and the remains laid to
rest In Royal township cemetery, attend
ed by a large concourse Of neigllbors and
friends from Dodge City.
A devoted wife and mother, how sadly
mustthe vacancy in this home be felt
where the feryency Of wonlan's de.
votion has SO long been known. The
cheerful companlonsbip and gentle min.
istrations are not to be measured by
words In the beautiful country home for
which the energies of all the best years of
her life were given in unison with the
family as an achievement of labor and
endurance on the pralries OF western
Kansas.
In that bright and beautiful world
where no sickness, sorrow or pain car
ever come, we will all in Gods own time
meet our loved onos whose absence We
mourn, and the broken link will be CO.
mented, and we will again compose Al
unbroken family, in that home Of hope
and song, where
"Night cannot spread her canopy,
Where God'sown glory shines around
The Globe-republican., 1904-02-18
Found BY a Letter.

The finding Of cipher letter in The
bAndliug Of Rudolph by the Kansas City
officers recalls the capture of Roy Tinker
here lew years ago. G. M. Beeson was
sheriff at the time. Tinker was wanted
for hor.e stealing. A chum of Tlnker's
was first located. In The course of bis
investigation Mr.. Beeson succeeded in
intercepting letter which had been
written by Tinker to this chum. Upon
examining the letter Mr. Beeson felt
much disappointment 1t was written In
figures, letters and all sorts Of characters
and looked impossible. Mr.. Beeson and
W. E. Teare of the Bargain Store went
at the puzzle. 1t was hard to get a start
on but In time they had q complete
translation. Through the letter Tinker
was captured soon afterward. Mr., Bee
son has preserved the letter and has dug
1t up as a specimen puzzle since the Ru-
dolph incident.
The Globe-republican., 1904-02-18
Unclaimed Freight Sale.

There will be held beginning today,
Friday and for few days a sale Of un-
claimed R. R. Freight, consisting Of new
books such as Bibles, aliases, dictionaries
and standard works, which for various
reas ons have been left In the hands of
the R. R. Company. The stock will be
placed on sale at a very low price and
sold for freight charges and storage
Frank Brennan has charge of the sale
For the convenience Of the public the
sale will be held in the room Of Mrs
Whitelaw, tbe White Front Store.
The Globe-republican., 1904-02-18
Rev. IrI R. Hicks 1904 Almanac.

The Rev. Irl R. Hicks Almanac for
1904 Is now ready. 1t will be mailed 10
any address for 80 cents. 1t Is surprising
how such an elegant, costly book can be
sent prepaid so cheaply. No family OF
person is prepared to study the heavens,
or the storms and weather 10 1904, with.
out this wonderful Hicks Almanac and
Prof, Hicks splendid paper, Word AMI
Works. Both are sent for only 0NH
DOLLAR A YEAR. WORD AND Works Il
among the best American Magazines
Like the Hicks Almanac, it Is too vel
known to need further commentator
Few men have labored more faithful fol
the public good or found a warmer place
In the hearts of the people. Send ordel
to WORD AND Works Publishing Co.
22Ol Locust st., st. Louis, Mo.
The Globe-republican., 1904-02-18

ton will mash the 81. Louis exposition
out Of existence by drawing oil Of the
crowds away. Tho thing may be oil
right, but something which was merely
an Indifferent ntIon-anythlng In
fact to make 1t lsgitimate--would serve
the same purpose 30 long as The get'rlch'
quick fever caused by the prospect Of
getting the money back every time two
new men are sent In lasts. A well known
preacher, orator and democratic states
man Of the Seventh district 10 SAID to
have made $4,000 In a short time by
pointing out The road to Bloomington