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Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1904-12-16
MlDDlEBURY LOCAL NEWS

Cushing Hill is in Rutland for short
stay.
Sanford Kelsey of Whiting was in
town Monday.
The Century club met with Mrs. j. D.
Houghtaling Wednesday evening.
B. B. Hill of Boston was at the Addi-
son several days the first of the week.
Mrs. John Higgins spent a few days
the first of the week in Burlington.
Mrs. Frank A. Bond has gone to Hol-
yoke and New York for stay of several
weeks.
Mrs. Theodore Henckles was called to
Syracuse Tuesday by the death of her
mother
Ernest Bird of Spokane, Wash, is in
town, called by the death of his father,
E. E. Bird.
Mr.. and Mrs. Frank Powers, of Wall
ingford, are visiting friends and relatives
in town.
Miss Lizzie Turner is confined to her
house on Seminary street by severe
attack of grip.
Mr.. Joseph Fortier, who has been visit
ing relatives in Crown Point, N. Y, has
returned home this week.
Mrs. Cushing Hill returns tomorrow
from three months stay with her
mother, Mrs. James Bartlett, in Larome,
Wyo.
A. H. Langworthy and family of
Brandon are in town, called by the death
of Mr.. Langworthy's father, Henry
Langworthy.
Mrs. William McGilton has gone to
Fort Edward, N. Y, where she will
spend the holidays with her parents, DIR.
and Mrs. King. -e>A
E. w. Bird, an aged and most respect
ed citizen died Wednesday aged about 50
years. An appropriate sketch of his life
! will appear later.
The Ladies' whist club met with Mrs
o. II. Cushman last Monday night. The
next meeting will be with Miss Marjorie
Higgins at the Addison next Monday.
Clinton Smith, chief constructor fol-
the war department, came up from
Washington to attend the funeral of hi:
mother and has spent few days il
town
The funeral of Mrs. Julia NJ. Smith
was held Monday, Dec. II, from thu
home of her son-in-law, c. b, Shedrick
where she died Friday evening, Dec. 8
/ aged rs years.
If you want your clothes to look a
good as new for Christmas bring them t
us and we will put them in shape
Leading Clothers, L. S. Knight & Co.
advt.
The Young Woman's Missionar,
society will meet at the home of Mrs
5. b. Aines Wednesday evening, Dec
81, at 1870 to sew. All members ar
urged to be present.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1904-12-16

There was a good attendance at the
local markets Monday and butter sold at
Is to % cents per pound. Eggs are very
scarce and high, 33 to 80 cents being
paid for strictly fresh laid.
C. N. Atwood & Co. are daily receiv-
ing the latest novelties in their line, and
are doing their best to meet the require
ments of their many patrons at lowest
cash prices. No trouble to show goods.
advt
To DR.. and Mrs. P. c. Hoyt of Wor-
cester, Mass, was born a son Dec. 8.
Mr.. Hoyt was former principal of the
Graded school and Mrs. Hoyt was for
merly Miss Hortense Drake of this vii
lage.
Mr. and Mrs. Gardner S. wainwright
have issued invitations to the marriage Of
their daughter, Jessie Bissell, to Clarence
Cornell Wells, which is to take place
Thursday evening, Dec. 80, at their home
On Court street.
E. c. Cushman makes a most attrac-
tive display of fancy goods, hanAker-
chiefs, umbrellas, etc, for the Christmas
trade. Both show windows are very
attractive and worthy of inspection. See
his new advt on page II.
Attention of ladies is called to the card
of NJ. F. Gee in another column. Gee
Sisters have no show window to attract
attention but have lovely Christmas
tree loaded with articles for Christmas
gifts that they have on sale.
William Seymour Alden, formerly a
prominent business man in Middlebury
and now custodian of the rooms Of the
Vermont Association of Boston, has been
appointed aide de-camp on the staff of
Gen. Wilmon w. Blackmar, commander
n-chief of the Grand Army of the
Republic.
Carl Hubbard and Mrs. Webster of
Whiting were here to see their father,
Judge Hubbard, who is being cared for
at the home of Frank j. Hubbard since
the accident that SO nearly cost him his
life. He is doing well and it is sincerely
hoped he will recover.
Sandy Hill, N. Y. Herald has this to
say of w. b. Guy that will please his
friends here: NV. B. Guy of Saratoga,
formerly of this village, is meeting with
great success as an optician. He has a
branch Office in New York and goes there
once month and remains week at q
time. He has numerous friends in thi
place"
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1904-12-16

You'll be delighted with Christmas
Candies here of all sorts. But our
Ribbon, Broken and Mixed Candies
at 15c will specially attract and in
terest you. Our 10c Candy is Cream
Mixture, pure, fresh and good.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1904-12-16

The annual election of officers of Isa-
bella Court, No. 5SS, w. c. o F., took
place last Thursday evening. The
officers elected were as follows: c r.,
Mrs. James Condor; V. c. R, Mrs.
Eugene Shambo; r S., Jennie Brousseau;
F. S., Genieve Mcmahon; T., Mrs. Cyril
Brunette; F. T., Mrs. Harry Covert; S. I.
Mrs. Murray; T. T., Mrs Frank Shack
EFT; s. j., Mrs. Josie Norton; J.'J Mrs.
B. LaCroix; l. S.. Mrs. Bullock; o. S.,
Mrs. Perkins; d. II. G. r., Helen Null
gan.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1904-12-16

VI SIX long OneS.l
Fancy rice popcorn. K. f. RICH.
lbs. mixed nuts Csc. BOND BROS.
Read SternS ad. 1st page.
Rubber Sponges at Sterns'
Military Brushes at Sterns
New books at Register Store.
Florida oranges at f. f. Richs.
Apollo chocolates at Sheldon's. II
Hot sodas at Burt's Drug store.
Christmas cards at Register Store.
Plate glass hand mirrors at Sterns'
Paper napkins and dolies at Sterns'
Fresh oysters at Taylor's. 37tf
Souvenir postal cards. REGISTER STORE.
10. boxes good cut plug tobacco 35c
e. e. RICH.
1Oc lb.-a good, mixed cream candy.
BOND BROS.
Open every evening until Christmas.
BOND BROS.
We shall not open Monday, Dec. 26.
BOND BROS.
New "Royal Scarlet" seeded raisins at
BENEDICT's.
Fancy Florida Tangerine oranges.
BOND BROS.
Choicest naval oranges, large AMI small.
BOND BROS.
Sweet, juicy Florida oranges, 25c to 4Oc.
BOND BROS.
Mileage Books to rent at BURT's Drug Store.
A full line of chidren's books from zoe to
35c. REGISTER STORE.
Fresh candies coming all the time now at
BENEDICT's.
Card cases, cigar and cigarette cases at
STERNs's.
II 1t is a lamp this Christmas Sheldon has it.
Fancy, old, white, rice corn that pops good,
SC Id. BOND BROS.
Buy Games and Playing Cards at Register
Store.
Usual fine line of purses and bill.books
at Sterns
Five cents pound for what ounce are left.
BOND BROS.
New box paperteries, 80 different kinds at
Register Store.
HOUSE TO RENT-On Court street, furnished
or unfurnished. MRS. +. X. CLAY.
Home packed salt pork and lard at Cor
hams market.
Big line new canned goods just received AT
Il. S. Benedicts.
New buckwheat flour and fine maple syrup
at E. Z. Rich's.
Just incur new "Royal Lion" Japan tea,
at BENEDICTs.
Waterman's Fountain Pens for Christmas
gifts at SheldOn's.
Rosaries and Prayer Books for Christmas
Gifts at SHELDON's.
100 lbs. domestic sage for your sausage at
Sheldon's Drug Store.
"EGG O.SEE," the new ready cooked break
fast food at BENEDICT's.
Farmers! Read about the new feed In
W. II. Thomas 4 Co.'S ad.
Prices were never lower for fine holiday
goods. REGISTER STORE.
Middlebury souvenir plate, an appropriate
Christmas gift at Sheldon's
Florida oranges are coming, nice and swee
now-all sizes at BENEDICTs.
A new line of Souvenir Postal Card Albums
Just in. REGISTER Book STORE.
A Job lot OF ribbons In desirable colors To-
holiday trade at Miss Goodrich's.
Bring your choice, fresh, clean eggs Il
Gorham's market and get the best price.
To RENT-Two lower front rooms. furnished
or unfurnised. Apply to MRS. A. Il. PIPER.
5lts,lp
l5c lb.-molasses or assorted ribbon candy
broken candy and others pure and fresh.
BOND BROS.
"X-Ray" stove polish will make your stow
reflect like mirror-it will stay bright toe
X. s. BENEDICT.
Quaker City Cut Glass Co. Their glass a
SHELDoN's.
FOR sALE-R. e. Brown Leghorn cockerels
l aoout new coal stove. HORACE Dow, r. l
d. No.5. 49t5p
For SALE-Household furniture, chambe
suits, feather beds, tables, stoves, hous
plants, etc. MRS. e. X. CLAY.
wASTED-A good farm. Inquire of W. /
CHURCH, Middlebury. 4st4p
We will buy raw furs at J. H. Stewards stor
every Monday. VIC KELSEY & SON. Apl.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1904-12-16
Books for Christmas.

Books always make nice and pleasing
Christmas gifts. You will find fine
line of the latest popular books at the
Register store, at popular prices; also a
fine line of books at low prices 25 80, 40,
and 80 cents. A beautiful present is
only cost 81 though sold in most places
for far higher prices. Call and see the
holiday goods at the Register store before
buying elsewhere. 1t will pay you.
4Stf.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1904-12-16

OF china, watches, clocks, jewelry
silverware, ETC., in town. We
buyfrequently, andgive our
customers a chance to Sc
lect from new stock,
new styles at the
most reason
able prices
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1904-12-16

we fol quick fty
duolhtm often unmhe day for nat
Sc m gd
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1904-12-16
LOCAL NOTICES.

Notices under this head ten cents per line
nrst insertion; i've cents per line succeeding
Insertions. Count seven short words to line
or six long ones.)
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1904-12-16
Bound
To Please .

This l do not find hard to do
as l have the stock which
pleases the most critical. My
line of :. :. :.
Horn Handled Goods,
Pocket Books,
Xmas Cigars,
Pipes,
PerfuInery
is complete. II For your
Gentleman Friend a Box Of
Cigars would please. l have
them in Xmas boxes of IS.
Call and examine Letore pur-
chasing elsewhere. =. :.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1904-12-16

THE WEATHER IN MIDDLEBURY
FOR WEEK ENDING WEDNESDAY, DEC. IA, 100
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1904-02-23

commons today Secretary of Admiral
ty pretyman. replying to a criticism
of the government for purchasing two
ch,,ean battleships built in Great Brit
ain tbut not delivered. owing to the
disarmament convention between chhe
and Arsentina>. announced the two
vessels had been acquired at the cost
of armored cruisers and said the gov
ernment thereby would be enabled to
curtail the construction program FOR
1904. laying down only two new, bat
t,eships instead of three. as previously
intended. Had the Chilean ships passed
into the hands of another power, the
secretary continued, the balance OF ma
val strength would have been serious
ly affected.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1904-02-23

Korea and apprehensons of local dis
Japanese follow our South African
system, giving receipts for supplies
purchased. but granting immediate
payment Troops are being billeted TO
Seoul.
The japanese are purchasing all
available ponies and supplies. result
ing in a great influx of money which.
combined with the admirable behavior
of the troops. is causing the disappear
ance OF the animosities OF the Koreans.
who are not expected to interfere with
Japanese plans. The original scheme
was 20 land at Masanpho and marcn
cess enabled the Japanese to begin op-
erations at Chemulpo. Despite the
change In plans and venue at only two
days notice, the movements have been
conducted with perfect precision.
While the Chen,ulpo- Seoul railway is
being utilized to transport troops. the
passenger schedule Is not disadvan-
tagged Further change OF the base 10
Chemulro is highly probable when the
port IL once free from, ice. Troops then
will be advanced and established at
Pingyang in sufnc!ent strength to
guard a sudden Russian descent.
II is believed that while the Russian
sea power at vladivostok Is intact, the
Japanese vii, not attempt landing on
the eastern coast. The road AS far as
Hwangju. while good. Is f'ankcd on
every valley by snowy fields at pres
ent frost-bound and covered by two
inches OF Ice. conditions and distance
rendering 1t practically Impossible for
the Russians to check or interfere with
an advance.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1904-02-23
LANDING AT cHEMuLPc.
Details Of the Movements Of Japan In

Details Of the Movements Of Japan In
Korea.
Wei-Hai-Wei. Feb. 23.--On the 10Th
Instant the Times steamer Haimun
entered Chemulpo, its anchorage beng
the first OF privately owned vessel to
arrive since the engagement of the 9tn.
II was ordered TO heave to and was
boarded by an officer OF Japanese
cruiser. but was permitted to proceed
by long. devious approach.
The port presented busy appear
ance, with numerous transports enter-
ing and departing and the anchorage
thronged with craft OF every descr;p-
ton. Especially conspicuous were the
tops of the submerged Korietz ana
Pungari, while the fiat side OF the va.
rag was visible at low water Salvage
operations on the sunken vessels nave
been begun.
The Japanese are landing an army
corps OF three divisions. One division
is disembarking and guards the dlvls-
ion which follows Immediately. The
present base of the army is Chemuipo.
The regiments. landing proceed TO
Seoul and small detachments already
have been dispatched north to estab-
lish forage depots.
A general advance along the Pe;s,n
road to Pingyang is expected soon.
Decentralization methods of the Jap
anese excite great admiration. British
officers say the japanese improvement.
beats anything in their experience and
believe 1t indicates an organization
superior to that of any European pow
er. While the original base is close.
the weather perfect and the por,
friendly and natural, the difficulties are
considerable. The harbor is intricate.
the tides strong. and there are no
wharves.
The action of Japan amounts to ac-
ceptance of the responsibility for the
safety Of European residents thruout
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1904-02-23

states minister at Seoul, has received
instructions from his government, 70
send the transport zaflro to pick up
Americans who are in the Ping Yang
district and remove them to chemulpo
In addition Mr.. Allen has made ar
rangements for the protection OF AM
erican gold mining interests at wiju.
1t is presumed here that Mr.. Allen is
purposeiy taking this course to create
an incident which will give the United
States pretext to land troops there.
Admiral Evans threat to land marines
at New chwang in case of trouble and
danger to the United States consulate
is noted here as ye, another OF the pin
pricks given Russia by the United
States.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1904-02-23
ropAYs COURT DECISIONS.
Opinions Handed Down by tho su
preme Court Of Iowa.

Opinions Handed Down by tho Su.
preme Court Of Iowa.
Special to -ftepuhl'can
Des Moines. Feb. e3.-The following
supreme court decisions were handed
down today:
Hughes rs. Applegate and Polk
County, appellant. Henry district. Az
firmed.
Mcmillan VS.. the American Express
Company. appellant. Lyon district.
Affirmed.
Brown VS.. the Illinois Central Rail-
road Company, appellant Hardin dis
trict. Affirmed.
Sweet. appellant. VS.. Boyd. Wood
bury district. Reversed.
Void vs.. Newgard. appellant Lyon
district. Reversed.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1904-02-23
THE BLACK SEA FLEET.
Russia Said to Be Pressing for Pas.
sage Thru DardanelIes.

st. Petersburg, Feb. 23.-Further
corrohoration that active negotiations
are in progress for the passage OF the
Dardanelles by the Russian Black sen
fee has been received. This IS the
alleged reason why such pains have
been taken OF late to obtain the good
will of Austria. Germany will very
probably be willing to further Russia's
plan, being glad enough to find thereby
means of realizing its well-known am
bitions in Asia Minor and let Russia
weaken itself in fghting in the far
east, Russia knows all this, but u
nevertheless is determined to get its
ships thru even II 1t is necessary to
adopt the subterfuge Of altering their
appearance. Disgusting them as mer-
chantmen.
The porte is almost willing, ana if
England makes any objection to the
passage II will be the signal for an i'm
mediate advance toward India.
Admiral Alexicff's retirement to
IIarbin with his staff is interpreted to
mean that he is convinced that the
Japanese will besiege Port Arthur.
whereas also at vladivostok it is stated
the supplies are far from plentiful.
The order OF the day is that the Japan
csc will be allowed to occupy Korea.
The aeet has received instructions not
to engage in any fight at present. but
to remain on the defensive until the
beginning of July, when a half of the
whole Baltic fleet will be dispatched to
the far east. 1t is hoped also by that
time that part of the Black sea fleet
will be also on the way.
ton is being specially pushed forward.
The German emperor remains neu-
tral but only until the moment when
China fires the first gun, when, II is
stated here. Germany will send a fleet
and also an army corps, Emperor Will
lam being possessed with almost
monomania on the subject of the ''yel
low Peril"
A railway accident has taken place
close to Lake Baikal. Several soldiers
were killed and others injured. The
accident delayed traffic two days.
The Gazette publishes a telegram
saying that Mr.. Allen, the United
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1904-02-23
THE HANNA WILL
Il Wa. Probatsd Today and Leave. an
Estate Valued at Three Million Dol.
I lars-No Public eequests Made.

Cleveland, Feb. 2s.-By the viii of
the late Senator Hanna. proba,ed to-
day. an estate valued at about $4,000
900 is left to the family. There are no
public bequests, and nothing is lef. TO
charity. The widow is given the
homestead property. all it's furnishings.
stables and library in lieu of one years
support and one-third the main es-
tate. The remaining two-thirds Is al
vided into three equal parts among the
three children. share and share alike.
The shares are to be held in trust for.
the children by trustees who Will con-
duct the affairs of each and give to
them the income from each part.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1904-02-23
RUSSIA DECLARES SHE WILL
DRIVE JAPS INTO THE SEA
TODAY's WAR NEWS SUMMARIZED:

The has been title than weeks and
practically the fighting thus
Of he struggle date follows:
s-Two Russian bateshps and Russian cruiser de-
al Port eight killed (offciai).
Feb eThe Russian cruisers varias and koetz sunk In Che
battle with
force; killed and four Japanese killed (ohcia)
Feb. 1o-czar and mikado issue formal declarations Of
volunteer torpedo
blown at ninety
killed (ofRcoaD
Feb. 4-Japanese attacks Russian squadron
Arthur, Askold badly damaeed aterward
(ohfcia).
Feb 5-Two torpedo boats attack entirc squadron
Port Arthur: ships torpedoed, Boyarin
stroysd: 1875 killed (o6eaD.
repued in attempting to land aforce
Russian. frozen in Lake sakal (oScaD
Total Russian Iosses Life 5oa; warshps eight
Total Japanese osses: Life four; warshps,
Adn;ra, TOGO on Port
which Japanese
out.
swept into
the cx,r,s army is concentrated in Manchura
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1904-02-23
THE EALkANs s,ruAneM
Germany Convinced That Turkey and
Bulgaria Will Clash.

Berlin. Feb. 2s.-The conviction of
the German government that war be-
tween Bulgaria and Turkey is within
measurable possibility increases. The
war in the far east, tt is asserted, has
changed the temper of the Turks from
acauiescence in the reform plans Of
the powers for Macedonia to positive
intractabil!ty. The Bulgarian govern
ment. four days after the outbreak OF
war. placed an order with the Mauser
rifle and cartridge makers. OF Berlin.
which order was doubled Friday last.
The company. as usual with German
arms makers. notified the German gov
ernment.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1904-02-23
May be Russian Spies.

Yokohama. Feb. 2s-The police and
other officials and interpreters have
left Toxic for Myake Island, where
twelve Russians recently landed from
two boats. declaring they had been
shipwrecked. but carrying arms and
Photographic cameras.
The captain and two OF the crew of
another shipwrecked party who land
ed on the north coas, have been brought
to Yokohama and turned over to the
French cousul.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1904-02-23
The czAR NEEDS Cash.
Russians Finances Said to Be in Very
Bad Shape.

odQ 0VdP0s
Copenhagen, Feb. 23.-Information
has reached here which gives n rather
dark picture to Russian finances. 1t Is
said that tho the Russian budget shows
O surplus OF 20.0o0.000 rubles. in reali-
ty there IL a deficiency OF at least 2oo.-
COO, 900 rubles (sibo.ooo,ooo). without
including single kopeck of the ex-
traordinary military expenditure in
eastern Asia.
Preparations are being made for
drawing in the gold supplies of Fin
land. This will be done partly by es-
tablishing Russian currency in Fin
land and partly by replacing the Bank
OF Finland by branches OF the Russian
Imperial Bank.
II has been telegraphed abroad that
Russia has enormous riches in her
monasteries. All Russians. however.
know that an attempt on the part OF
the government to touch this clerical
property would be the most dangerous
course II could take.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1904-02-23
ANSWER TO HULL
Prouty Mon Deny That They Intend TO
Appoint Judges Who Would be un.
fair TO the Congressman.

pes Moines. Feb. 9s.-The members
of the republican executive committee
against whom Congressman Hull Sc
cured an injunction on the grounds of
unfairness and violation of
primary rules in selection of judges
filed an answer today denying any in
tention of naming, exclusively. judges
to the congressman. o5-
lection is made to the list submitted to
the Hull committeeman. because of the
alleged unfairness on the part OF three
men who officiated in that capacity two
years ago.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1904-02-23
DOES NOT WANT STRIFE.
Bulgaria Assures Turkey She Expect.
to Be Neutral Regarding Macedo.

constantinople, Feb .3.-M. Natcho-
witch. Bulgarian agent here who has
just returned to his post. brought back
formal assumnces to the porte that the
Sofia government intends to maintain
an absolutely correct attitude with re-
gard to Macedonian affairs. There Is
now a more conciliatory tendency III
the Turkish official world towards the
Bulgarian demands and this creates a
hope that the relations between the
two countries will be improved.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1904-02-23

ST. Petersburg. Feb. 23.-A person
high dn authority and in intimate touch
Win Russian war plans. whose opinion
can be taken faithfully to reflect, be-
lief in the highest official quarters,
said today:
''The war will end dn August or Sep
tenber in complete defeat Of the Jap
anese. How the Japanese can hope to
succeed when our army in the east is
strengthened to a point equal or sperior
in numbers to that Of our adversaries.
we are honestly unable to comprehend.
II will not be difficult to place 100000
additional men In the field. II neces-
sary. When our forces are concentrate
Cd and ready they will finish by drlv-
ing the Japanese into the sea. Frankly.
1t seems to us the Japanese either have
utterly failed to appreciate Russia's
resources, or have counted on the aid OF
Great Britain or the United States.
neither OF which ever contemplated
becoming involved.
SO far as Great Britain is concern
ed We do not believe any Authorizations
existed there. It can be said with the
utmost positiyeness. Russia will act on
the defensive until she feels confident
her 7eight of numbers will leave no
doubt as to the result. Reinforcements
are going forward at tine rate Of 5000
per day. Probably some time will
eiapse before Russia feels fully prepar-
ed to assume the offensive.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1904-02-23
RULLErIN,

81. Petersburg, Feb. 2s.-Gener-
al aakharof, chief Of stan Of tho
military district Of Turkestan, has
been appointed 90 act as minister
Of war during the absence Of Gen
sral kuropatkin, appointed COM
snandsr Of the military forces in
che far east.