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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-03-30
Japanese on the Yalu.

St. Petersburg. March 30.-A corre-
spondent of the Novosti at Lao Yang
under yesterdays date reports that the
Japanese have moved on the Yalu river
and that n conflict between them and
the Russians is expected, April 2
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-03-30
Denies Loan Negotiations.

st. Petersburg. March 3o.-The min
istry of finance denies that it has dis
patched agents abroad to negotiate a
loan. and therefore it says that there
is no foundation for the rumors that
such agents have unsuccessfully at
tempted to enter into negotiations for
this purpose with foreign bankers.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-03-30
SEVENTY THOUSAND TROOPS.
First Japanese Army Will Contain
That Number.

Paris, March 29-The Echo de Paris
ST. Petersburg correspondent says the
war office general staff expects that the
first land engagements in the Far East
will take place in about a week. 1t is
estimated, he adds, that Gen. kurOki,
commanding the first Japanese army in
the Ping Yang region, has total
strength of 10000 men. including q bri-
gadc Of cavalry and $50 cannon.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-03-30
Eight New Torpedo Boats.

Paris, March c9.--The Mathis St Pc
tersburg correspondent says that the Rus
sian admiralty has ordered eight :l0-ton
torpedo boats from Riga and the Nevsky
yards. He adds that the type of the lat
est japanese torpedo boats will he copied
exactly for the Russian navy. the Var
rows having sold to the Russian govern
ment the plans of the latest boats built
for Japan
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-03-30
EXPELLED BY RUSSIANS.
War Correspondents Obliged to Leave
Port Arthur.

st. Petersburg. March ga war
correspondent of the Russky Viedo-
mosti. writing from Hardin. Manchu-
ria. says he has not been permitted to
proceed to Port Arthur and adds that
ne will not be allowed to go to the front
from Hardin until April 2. All the cor
respondents have been expelled from
Port Arthur because one of them mem
TONED i'll his dispatches important in
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-03-30
OVER BANK BUILDING.
Hosting Of a French Flag at New
chWane.

Tien Tsin. March "a Frenchman
named kreautlar. an employee of the
RusSo-Chincse bank. has been appointed
French consular agent at Newchwang.
lie has hoisted the French flag over the
bank building. 1t is considered probable
that this is Il forerunner of a movement
to :!y the tri-color over all the Russian
government buildings at Newchwang.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-03-30
Russians Confident.

Moscow. March 29.-Thrce British Off
GERS who arrived here. Monday from In
dia by way of Persia. have pronounced
themselves as being impressed by the
calm confidence among the Russians. the
officers noticed no signs Of military activ-
lily and did not see Il single military train
throughout the Caucasus or European
Russia. 1t was just as if Russia was not
engaged in war
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-03-30
PULL HIS CUE.
Unique Method Of Determining Status
of Asiatic.

vladivostok. March CAN amusing Sc
chief of police directing that keen look
out be kept for Japanese disguised as
Co1eans or Chinese. Since the order was
issued the police seize every Asiatc they
see Tor n pull at his cue in order to as
certain whether it is real or false.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-03-30
BOATS CAPSIZED
And Four Men Were Drowned in 'Ili'
nois Lake.

Chicago. March 29.-Four men were
drowned, today. in Lake Calumet ny
the capsiZing of their boats, whlic
hunting ducks. The bodies were not
recovered.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-03-30

10 euRE A colo IN ONE DAY.
DnSe GAxat3ye 8remo Quinina E4bletS
I'd dkuU ITS refund the money II It fails
J NetA o W. Crows Signature = %
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-03-30

A GUARANTEED CURE FOR PILES
itching, Blind. Bleeding or protfudiug
Plies. Your druggist will refund money II
PAzO OINTMENT fails TO cure yoo In
to IA d6vf.
The Washington times., 1904-01-23
SEAsoNABLE FOOD SUPPLIES ON MARKET BENCHES.


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The Washington times., 1904-01-23

Mr.. AND MRS. GRIGGS
THE GUESTS OF HONOR
Distinguished Company Greets Former
Attorney General and Wife at the
Home of Mrs. Andenried.

Mrs. Audenried entertained a distin-
guisbed company at dinner last evening
in honor Of her house guests. former
Attorney General and Mrs. Griggs. The
table decorations consisted OF a center
piece and clusters Of white roses. and
lighted with unshaded tapers burning in
silver candelabra.
Mrs. Audenried will give a tea this
afternoon when the many Washington
friends of Mr. and Mrs. Griggs will have
an opportunity 10 meet them.
Wanted Pumpkin Pie.
Representative LOngwOrth entertained
Miss Roosevelt. the daughter of the
President, and several other young peO-
pie at luncheon az the House restaurant
yesterday. IT was a merry party. and
Mr. Longworth had provided an elabor-
ate spread.
Miss Roosevelt, however. was appar-
emily not quite satisfied. for just before
the coffee was served she whispered
something TO Mr.. LOngWorth, who smil-
ingly called a waiter. Everybody, of
course. was on tip-toe to see what Miss
Roosevelt wanted, and their curiosity
was soon satisfied. IL was a piece OF
pumpkin pie.
The Washington times., 1904-01-23

Have you ever tried
SCOTS Emulsion for a thin,
weak child, one backward in
growth and slow in develop
ment? Those who have
know the pleasure of seeing
their delicate child grow
strong and become we'll
developed under the gentle
but effective influence of
SCOTS Emulsion. For the
weak growth of the bones,
SCOTS Emulsion supplies
those powerful tonics, the
hypophosphites: For the
lack of proper healthy flesh
SCOTS Emulsion provides
the nourishing cod liver oil
in an easily digested and
palatable form. Any child
that needs more and better
nourishment-effectiven our-
ishment-will getitin SCOTS
Emulsion. There is 10 other
remedy or food that COM
bines so much that is neces-
sary in maintaining good
health and right growth in
children.
Wen send YOU sample free upon request.
SCOTT & BOVINE, 400 Pearl Street, N. Y.
The Washington times., 1904-01-23
EXPERIMENTS PRESENTED
WITH LIQUID AIR
Unique Entertainment of Society
Guests in the Home of Mr.. and
Mrs. Monroe Hopkins.

Mr.. and Mrs. n. Monroe Hopkins en-
tertained last evening in honor OF Miss
Gibson, a sister of Charles Dana Glib
son. and the fiancee of Mr.. Hopkins
brother. DR.. Alfred Hopkins, whose en-
gagement was announced a short time
ago.
The entertainment took the form of
liquid air experiments, conducted by
Monroe Hopkins, Of the Columbian Uni
yersity. after which an elaborate supper
was served.
sentatives and Miss Cannon gave a din
ner Of twenty-five covers last evening in
honor of their guests, Mr.. and Mrs. J
l. Loose, OF Chicago.
Mr. and Mrs. George Lothrop Bradley
entertained at luncheon yesterday in
honor Of Mr.. and Mrs. Gordon Lennox
the latter known as Marie Tempest
who Is playing here this week in the
Marriage Of Kitty"
Mr.. and Mrs. Morgan-HiH were the
hosts at a young peoples dinner last
night. when their guests were Miss Du-
rand. the daughter of the British am
bassador; Miss Hildegarde McKenna
Miss Heloise Sargent, Miss Matilda
Townsend. Miss Carolyn Postlewaithe.
Miss Diane Morgan-Hill Signor Mon
ia gina of the Italian embassy: Percy
Wyndham, Of the British embassy; Cap
tain Schiller, of the German embassy:
ViscOunt de Chambrun, Of the French
Granville Fortescue, and Reginald
HuidekOper.
The Washington times., 1904-01-23
TRIMMED WITH REAL cLUNY.

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The Washington times., 1904-01-23
FAREWELL DINNER GIVEN
TO GENERAL JOHN STORY

Gen. John p. Story recently appointed
Chief of Artillery. L. $ A, was
given a farewell dinner at the Hotel
Chamberlain, Old Point Comfort. on
wednesday last. the hosts being Mr.
and Mrs George +. Adams. The table
WAS attractively decorated with artillery
red flowers, the centerpieces being
enormous shoulder straps of the Chief
OF Artillery, and at either enc Of the
table cross-cannon Of red carnations
were effectively arranged with tiny SILK
flags.
Among those present were Mrs. Albert
Simson Cummings, Major and Mrs
Erasmus Weaver. Major Lundine, Major
Whistler. Capt. and Mrs. Henry Davis
Cant and Mrs. Page TOwnsley. Capt
and Mrs Clifford, and Mr. and Mrs. John
B. Kimberly.
The Washington times., 1904-01-23
Dinner and Musicale
Given at White House
The President and Mrs. Roosevelt Entertain a
Large Number Of Guests, Including Per-
sonal Friends of Their Daughter.

The President and Mrs. Roosevelt en-
tertained at dinner last erening, fol-
lowed by a musicale TO whics about 200
guests were invited The table, set in
the state dining room. was ldecorated
with American Beauty roses and white
carnations. The CUES Is included so many
Of the friends OF Mi4s Roosevelt that il
might almost have Seen called q young
peoples dinner.
Those present Included SenaAr and
Mrs Hansbrough, Senator and Mrs.
Gallinger. Senator 3nd Miss farren.
Senator Proctor. NJ. Langley NJ and
Mrs. Glover, Mr.. ahd Mrs. r. CEJohn-
son, Miss Lucy Kdan, LieutenantA Com-
mander and Mrs Eharp Mr. andsMrs.
Wolcott TuckermaA, Mr. and Mrs Fes-
sender, Miss Tyler, Miss Reid. Miss Dix,
Miss Roosevelt, Miss Hagucr, Mr.
The Washington times., 1904-01-23
ENJOYABLE SURPRISE
TO MISS HATTIE WORKS

One CT the most enjoyable surprises
OF the season was given Miss Hattie NJ
Works last Wednesday evening at her
home. 1875 Corcoran Street northwest.
Miss Matte Conner sang several popu-
lar songs. Miss Rose Cunningham and
Walter v hittaker contributed piano
solos. Dancing was INDUCED I'm until "A
late hour. when supper was served.
Among those present were Mr.. and
Mrs. Robert G. Mitchell Mr. and Mrs.
Francis A. Rowe, Mrs Works. Miss
Dickinson. Miss Williams. Miss Matte
Cheese. Miss Eva Smith Miss Marie
Magee. Miss Violet Beam. Miss Anna
Wallis. Miss Mabel Cross. H. Harris.
Mr.. Dickinson. Capt. Williams, NJ. Gil
bertson. Lieut. Reynolds, George Carr,
The Washington times., 1904-01-23

Gutowsh, John Fox. jr., Lieutenant
Sheriff. and Mr. Cooley.
Mrs. Roosevelt, who stood at the door
OF the Green Room which leads into the
East Room; where the company was seat
cd, received her guests alone. She wore
a superb gown Of white brocade with
diamond and pearl ornaments and car
ried a cluster of lilies Major McCaw-
ley made the presentations. Other aides
who assisted were Commander WinslOw,
Captain Glidden, Lieutenant Sellers,
Lieutenant Blumer, Lieutenant Sheriff..
Lieutenant Spalding and Lieutenant
Fortescue.
The musical program was given by
Henry Holden Huss, composer and
pianist: Miss Hildegard Hoffman, So
prano. and Glenn Hall, tenor, Edward
Droop being the accOmDanist-
The Washington times., 1904-01-23
WILL HoLDEBAzAAR.

A grand bazaar forA the benefit of st.
Aloysius Church building fund will be
opened Monday evening". January 70, at
Conzaga Hall % Street northwest
His eXcelIency Mgr i9iomcdi FalcOniO,
apostolic delegate. Will preside. and Mgr.
Denis O'ConneU rectot Of the Catholic
University. will delivery short address.
The bazaar will contlrple until Febru-
airy 6. and various attFactions will be
offered. consisting Of Inoving pictures,
illustrated songs, dissoIya ng views, etc.
The Washington times., 1904-01-23
SENIOR RIANO RETURNS
FROM JOURNEY TO MADRID

Senior Don Juan RianO, first secretary
OF the Spanish legation, who was sum-
moned 10 Mad-id 10y the death OF HIS
mother, has returned 10 Washington and
Is now IN charge of the legation in the
absence of Senior Ojeda, the Spanish
minister. Senior RianO and Senior Walls
y Merino are the only two Spanish Off
Gals here at present.
The Washington times., 1904-01-23
WEDDING Is POSTPONED,
THE GROOM BEING ILL

The wedding Of Redfeld Proctor. jr..
son of Senator Proctor. to Miss Mary
Sherwood. OF North Carolina, has been
postpo-ed on account OF the illness OF
the groom-elect.
Mr.. Proctor is suffering from a severe
cold at the family residence. 1896 L
Street northwest. The marriage had
been set for January q.
The Washington times., 1904-01-23
PHILIP KEARN EY WEEDS
MISS EMMA RUTHERFORD

The marriage OF Miss Emma Wallace
Rutherford, daughter Of Mrs. George
Crocker, Of New York. and Philip
Kearney. formerly Of this city. will take
place today at St. Thomas Church, New
York
The cef e.nony will be followed by
reception at the home Of the bride,
East Sixty-frst Street.
The Washington times., 1904-01-23
FANCY PARTISAN SLEEVES FOUND IN THE WASHINGTON SHOPS
Blu the Variety and Stule of Her Sleeves
Is the ModiSh Maid or Marion Known.
Chiffon Embroidery and Lace Are Charm
inglu Combined With Silk, Satin, and Vel
Vet---EVen the Coat Sleeves Have Soft,
Fluffy FTillS Falling Over the Hand D. D.


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The Washington times., 1904-01-23
MISS BARBEE GIVES
READINGS IN DIALECT

On Friday afternOorl delightful read
ing was given TO tha young women Of
Gunston Institute amp a few Of their
friends by Miss Barbee Of Kentucky.
Miss Barbee makes = specially of the
negro dialect and bier stories We're
highly entertaining and so true TO life
that one would have knowed she was
black II he had ma seen her white
face"
The Washington times., 1904-01-23
Dinner and Dance.

Mr.. and Mrs. Thomas F. Walsh en-
tertained at a dinner OF forty covers
last evening. when their guests includ-
ed the young married contingent of
their acquaintance.
The table was decorated with roses
and lighted by softly shaded Candida
bra An orchestra played in the hall
way and later I'm the ballroom. where
10 additional guests came for the dance
which followed the dinner.
The Washington times., 1904-01-23
ESTATE TO WIFE.

Leigh Chalmers, by his will offered
for probate. leaves his estate 70 his wife.
Virgini,. Kate Chalmers. The bene-
ficiary is named eXecutrix without bond
The Washington times., 1904-01-23

DINNER.
Celery Soup. Duck.
Oyster Filings.
Cranberries.
Mashed Turnips. Lettuce.
Cup Custard. Coffee.
The Washington times., 1904-01-23


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The Washington times., 1904-01-23
HELPFUL SUGGESTIONS
TO BUSY HOUSEKEEPERS
MENUS FOR TOMORROW.

BREAKFAST.
Grapes. Cereal
Flannel Cakes.
Pork Chops.
Juliene Potatoes.
Graham Bread. Coffee.
The Washington times., 1904-01-23

LUNCHEON.
Chicken Salad.
Celery.
Dreamed Potatoes.
Picked Pea ches.
Cocoa.
The Corvallis times. (Corvallis, Or.) 1888-1909, 1904-03-09

st. Petersburg, March 5.-Tbs
Russian commandant at Vladivos-
tok has issued a proclamation
warning the inhabitants within =
i|'mile radius to leave immediate-
~ taking their personal effects but
no 1000 stores nor cattle.
This proclamation is regarded as
evidence that the Russians exnect
an early attack upon Vladiyostok.
II Is known that a part of the
Japanese fleet was dispatched in
the, direction of Vladivostok and It
Is reported to have been seen in Chat
vicinity, but its movements have
peen shroqded in secrecy. The har-
Dor is ice-bound, bnt the Russ;ans
have been breaking the ice go as to
enable their vessels to get out.
II Port Arthur should be taken
BY the Japanese or abandoned hv
the Russians, Vladivostok will be-
the next point of naval attack. and
Inc action taken by the command
ant Is indicative of fear that il
may be near at hand.
The Corvallis times. (Corvallis, Or.) 1888-1909, 1904-03-09

Niu Chwang, March 6.-New ar.
rivals from Port Arthur confirm
the rumors in circulation here last
week that the westerly batteries
have been greatly damaged by the
Japanese shell fire. Desultory bonn.
bardment continues, but there has
been an absence of concerted action
on the part of the Japanese war.
ships for a couple of days. All of
the civilian population has been ex-
pelled from the town.
A heavily-laden train was de:
rallied near the town Saturday. but
it is not known how much damage
was done. The wreck was caused
by an obstruction being placed on
the track by Japanese agents.
The attempt to repair the dry.
dock so that it would accommodate
the battle ship Czarovitch has been
abandoned, and she will remain in
a disabled condition until the /, lose
Of the war, or until she can be sent
to Vladivostok, where the drydock
is large enough to accommodate
her. Niu Chwang is now only oc-
cupied by a small detachment
Of Cossack cavalry.
The Corvallis times. (Corvallis, Or.) 1888-1909, 1904-03-09

Paris, March THE correspond.
ent Of the matin of Toxic saws that
a banquet given Thursday to the
American war correspondent, the
vice.ministsr of foreign affairs, in
thanking the American nation for
support hitherto given to Japan.
declared that the government reck.
oned upon receiving even more eff.
fsctive assistance from the United
States in the future.
Yhe correspondent says he has
has reason to believe that the vice.
minister alluded to the proposed
loan in connection with which Bar.
on Kaneko has gone to the United
States. ~.
The subscriptions to the war loan
opened March 1 now amount to
$50, 300, 1000.
The Corvallis times. (Corvallis, Or.) 1888-1909, 1904-03-09

Madison, Wis, Feb. 27.-Fir,
started at 3 o'clock this mornin,
from crossed electric wires and
completely gutted Wisconsin's 3 beau.
tiful capitol building. The loss
was $500, 600. The insura nee was
only $4,000. The fire was not dis.
covered until it was under great
headway. The local firemen were
unable to cope with the fire and an.
pealed to Milwaukee department,
but the aid came too late.
The loss involves the building of
a new capitol. A special session of
the legislature will be called and
probably renew the agitation to re.
move the capital from Madison to
Milwaukee. The east and west
wings were entirely ruined. The
building cost 81, 100000.
Governor Lafollstte personally
directed the fight against the flames.
Students and citizens assisted in re-
moving the records and law books.
The vaul S are believed to be in.
tact.
Fire Chief Bernard was seriously
injured by falling bricks.
The Corvallis times. (Corvallis, Or.) 1888-1909, 1904-03-09


London, March The Daily
Mails Chefoo correspondent de.
scrlbes a visit he made to Chem1l.
po. He says the country thence to
Ping Yang is impassable owing to
the thaw. The villages are desert.
ed and horses and provisions cannot
be obtained, everything having
been bought up by the Japanese. :
Il am informed" SAYS the cores.
pondent, that there will be no ad-
vance until 100000 men have
been concentrated at Ping Yang. IT
ls thawiug inland and the water.
ways bave greatly helped thetra15s.
portation arrangements. The Jan.
anese are busy -at every LANDING
The Corvallis times. (Corvallis, Or.) 1888-1909, 1904-03-09
LATE WAR NEWS.
JAPANESE FLEET BoMBARDs
VLADIvOSToK.
Purpose was to Draw the Fire oi
Russian Shore Batteries-Bat-
teries at Port Arthur Have
Suffered From Re-
cent Attacks.

+! Vladivostok, March GA fleet OF
i've Japanese battleships and two
lcruisers appeared off this place at
fl:25 o'clock this afternoon and bonn.
barded the town and shore batter.
les for 55 minutes.
The feet approached from the di-
rection of Askold Island, atthe east
entrance to Ussuri Bay. and about
81 miles southeast of Vladivostok.
Entering Ussuri Bay, the enemy
formed line of battle, but did not
approach to a closer range than a
mile and one.third. They directed
their fire against the shore batteries
and the town, but no damage result.
ed, as most of their 200 lyddite
shells failed to burst.
The Russian batteries, command.
ed by Generals Vernotez and Arta.
monoff, did not reply, awaiting a
closer approach of the enemy.
The Japanese fire ceased at 2:2O
p. m., and the enemy retired in the
direction of Askold Island. Stimuli.
taneously two torpedo boat Destroy
ers appeared near Askold Island
and two more near Cape Maidel.
The Japanese ships were covered
with ice.
The attack resulted in no loss to
the Russians, but cost the Japanese
200 rubles tS1oo,ooo,) in ammu.
milton. Most of the projectiles were
six and 12-inch shells. |
The population of Vladivostok
was warned this morning of the
presence on the horizon of hostile
fleet and the prospect of attack dur
ing the day, but it remained tran.
gull.
The Corvallis times. (Corvallis, Or.) 1888-1909, 1904-03-09

Cleveland, O.. March 5.-Three
burglars were captured last night
by Mrs. Fannie Blackburn, wild
o" OF 35 years, who is fair but mus
eular, She used hickory club on
the men as they emerged from the
cellar, knocking them down one by
one. The burglars were SO dazsd
that they were unable to get away,
and were soon made helpless by the
sturdy widows blows. The police
were sum monsd and tooa the msn
into custody.
The Corvallis times. (Corvallis, Or.) 1888-1909, 1904-03-09

on with its work with almost nor.
NAL steadiness and regularity. The
cut was large one and REQUIRED
SIX stitches. The pleura was Open
ed and a gathering of blood was re-
moved.
After the wound had been dress.
cd Emerson was extremely weak,
but is rallying slowly, and the sur,
geons believe he will recover,
The Corvallis times. (Corvallis, Or.) 1888-1909, 1904-03-09

and are buying all suitable craft a.,
long the coast.
AT noon Friday, the transport
steamers, conveyed by the cruiser
Iakao and two torpedo boats, land
ed men and stores 10 miles below
Hwaugjd. Cossacks ane keeping a.
sharp watch on the Japanese moves
ments,"
The Corvallis times. (Corvallis, Or.) 1888-1909, 1904-03-09

st. Petersburg, March 5.-An
omcer OF the Russian cruiser Palla-
da in describing the first Japanese
attack on Port Arthur, writes a de-
Mai OF the story that the Russian
ohcers were ashore, and asserts
that the Japanese used false lights
At II O'Clock that night a practice
drill to repel torpedo attacks was
executed by the Russian fleet and AT
midnight four Russian torpedo
boats that had simulated the enemy
headed back toward Dalny. The
crews of the feet retired.
The captain of the PalIada had
descended from the bridge where
ne had been for last look, when
shlps's lights, white above red. ac-.
cording to the Russian method ).
were observed. The captain sun.
POSED they were Russian boats re-
turning from the drill until he no.
tlced different style of attack that
was being followed.
The crews were then called IN
quarters; the guns were loaded with
grape and FIRE was opened. A ter
rlflc explosion under the Pallada
submerged the cruisers deck but
did not stop the firing or maneuv-
erlng. Measures were taken at onee
to close the breech. Soon after tor
pedoes were exploded under the
Retvizan and the Czarivitch. This
ended the attack,
The Corvallis times. (Corvallis, Or.) 1888-1909, 1904-03-09

St: Petersburg, March 5.-rhas
number of Jews being sent to the
front by the Russian government ia
utterly disproportionate to the nro.
portion of Hebrews to the entire
population. 1t is estimated that
fully II per cent. of the rsinforcs-
ments to the ranks of the army are
jews and over 10000 of them are
now proceeding to the scene of on
erations to take part in the war a.
gainst Japan. No other class in
kuss'ahas contributed so largely
in proportion to its numbers,
Notwithstanding these proofs of
loyalty, popular hatred of the Jews
unabated and fears are
entertained that Wholesale massa-
ere Of the Jews will occur at the
Easter holidays.