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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-01-27

w. Il. Farwell of Albany, N. Y,
Frank II. Rice of Boston, and G. T..
MARSHALL of Portland, chief clerks in
the railway mail service. were in the
city, yesterday. in conference with
Capt John 7. Carson, superintendent
of mails, with view of effecting u
change in the arrangement of mail in
the storage cars, SO that they may be
unloaded more readily in Boston. for
transfer across the city. The desired
changes were made, and will go into
effect. this morning. There are now
three cars being loaded daily at the
post Office. and by the new arrange
mant No ! car. or that next to the
locomotive. will contain mail for the
western trains out of Boston in the
morning.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-01-27

The town of Leeds should be award
ed the palm for having been the coolest
place in this section of the State, on
Monday night. 1t is not known who
owned the thermometer which lowered
the record to a point which will doubt
less stand lone and unrivalled for
many moons, but the report was
brought to the city by a gentleman
who came into town from Leeds, yes
terday. to attend court. that when he
left home. to drive to Winthrop, on his
way to Augusta, the mercury register
ed 80 degrees below zero. 1t was lucky
that the night was not much colder,
as mercury congeals at 40 degrees be-
low zero and had it done so. the
chances are that the champion Their
mometer could not have stood the
strain.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-01-27
What's In a uame?

Everything is in the name when II
comes to Witch Hazel Salve f. c. De-
Witt & Co., of Chicago discovered some
years ago how to make salve from
Witch Hazel that is a specific for Piles.
For blind. bleeding. itching and protruding
Piles. eczema. cuts, burns, bruises and ali
skin diseases DeWitts Salve has no
worthless counterfeits Ask for DeyVjtt's
the genuine. Sold by Bowditch, Web
ster & Co.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-01-27
Highland Lodge. a. o. U. w. InstaIIa
ton

The officers of Highland Lodge. No.
%. A. o. L. w. were installed at Grand
Army hall, last evening, by Deputy L.
S. French of Winthrop. After the in
stallation. refreshments were served.
The following were installed:
p. NJ. W., G. A. Craig.
NJ. W.. Frank HeWins.
Foreman, r. z. Bean.
Ovcrseer, II. J. Haskell.
Recorder. Frank Maxwell.
F'inancier. l.. Fl. Dudley.
Receiver, Lewis Selling.
Guide. G. NJ. Written.
/. W.. c. H. Dill.
o. W., L. NJ. Chapman.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-01-27
Vassalboro Current Events Club,

The meeting of the Nassalboro Cur
rent Events Club which was held at
the; home of Mrs. Hanson Barrows,
Nassalboro. Jan. 9. was of unusual in
terest. The subject: Our New Possess
sions," was treated in an instructive
manner. the papers on Hawaii ana the
PHILIPPINE islands being illustrated with
souvenirs and pictures. The discus
sion, music and current events made
Il good spirited meeting. The next
meeting will be held with Mrs. Kate
Stilson. Vassalboro. Feb. 6. Subject:
american Authors"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-01-27

The Armitage Club, a society of the
Dung ladies of st. Marks parish, is
low organized and on a working basis.
It's first meeting was held at the home
# the Misses Partridge, and its second
Meeting, Monday evening, with Miss
oarrott. The president of the club is
.irs. Geo r. Keene, and it's secretary
Mss COrnelia Neidham. The total
membership is now about 49, The next
meeting will be, next Monday after
noon, with Miss Moore, Sewall street.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-01-27

e. f. Davis & CO., are DESTROYS for
re public to realize that their low
aark-doWn prices" include their whole
tCck of clothing and this means one
# the chief and most desirable lines to
elect from on the kennebec.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-01-27

The Journals Might Owls who
were so kindly remembered. last night
with bounteous share of Jephthas
splendid banquet, tender their sincere
thanks and compliments.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-01-27

The Ladies' Sewing Society of the
Congregational church will have the
Mock Graduation" for an entertain
ment some time during the month of
February.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-01-27

The 41st annual meeting of the Maine
ress Association will be held at City
all, Portland, today and Thursday
'everal members will probably attend
from this city.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-01-27

The Claiming Guild will meet with
Iiss Louise q. COny, State street, at
80 O'Clock Thursday afternoon. in
lead of with Miss Anthony, as an
ounced last week.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-01-27

A few choice seats are still left for
Girls Will BE Girls" tonight. This
lay will appear in Bangor, tomor-
ON night, and the house is already
bout sold out.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-01-27

"A fine boy arrived, Monday night, to
gladden. the household of Geo. King, at
II Kendall street.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-01-27

An important meeting of the official
board of the Green Street Methodist
Episcopal church will be held, TINS
evening.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-01-27

Train No. 25, due here at 7.23 last
evening, was about so minutes late. due
to delay on the Boston & Maine road.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-01-27

You want to take notice of F. L..
Nebber's ad of low prices in today's
Journal. Also notice the prices are for
.oday and Saturday only.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-01-27

Cushnoc r. A. Chapter, No. 43, will
have work, this evening, on several
candidates in the P. NJ. and NJ. Z. NJ.
degrees.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-01-27

Nothing doing" was Marshal Breen's
response, yesterday morning, to a ques-
ton as to what was going on at the
police court.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-01-27

City hall has been engaged for Fri
lay evening, by Thomas N. Doutney.
who will deliver free address in favor
IF resubmissiOn.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-01-27

A. B. Randlette of Richmond, was in
the city, yesterday, on business.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-01-27
AUGUSTA LODGE DIRECTORY.

o. CUSHNOC r. A. CHAPTER, No
a. Special convocation in Mason
kp1 ic Temple on Wednesday evening
Jan q, ut 10 O'Clock. Work il
MY =. NJ. ana NJ. +. NJ. Degrees. AT
- sojourning companions are cordial
ly invited.
c. F. COOK. II. P.
T. Fl. BODICE. Sec'y.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-01-27
ODD FELLOWS HALL, WATER ST

yEPHVuA ENCAMPMEN,
-, No. 3 MEETINGS ct 5 O'Clock
.l4&t very second and fourth Tues
ss@.-.s$ days
". F. TABER, c. =.
e. ). PEASLEY, Scribe.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1904-09-30
SWEEPING CHANGES MADE.
SviatopoIkMirsky BECOMES Russian
Minister of Interior.

st. Petersburg, Sept. 30.-Prince
Peter Sviatopolk- Murslxy assumed ac-
tive direction of the ministry of the
interior during the day. It is already
apparent that there will be almost a
clean sweep Of the old Won Plehve
regime. A number Of the old lieuten-
ants with the former minister have
resigned. Both the chief of the gen.
darmerie and the secretary of state for
Finland, which powerful Offices the
late Won Plehve accumulated, will be
divorced from the ministry of the in
terror, the new minister having firmly
refused to have any connection with
the police. NJ. Stischinsky, who, as
under secretary of state and director
of the land department. acted in an
advisory canacity in dealing with the
Zemstvos, will, it is understood, be
appointed secretary of state for Fin.
land. He is distinctly man Of mod
crate views. General Ridzevsky, it is
also believed, will be chosen chief Of
the gendarm@ie, which will become
an independent department. Rid
Zevsky has just resigned the impor-
tant position of chief secretary Of the
minister Of the imperial household in
order to be able to accept the position
of chief of the gendarmerie.
The speech of Prince Sviatopolk-
Mirsky at his reception Of the officials
of the ministry of the interior is bound
to produce deep impression in Russia
and be interpreted as the harbinger of
a mild and broad regime
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1904-09-30
FINEST IN The NAVY
BATTLEsH!P CONNECTICUT sue.
CESSFULLY LAUNCHED AT
NEW YORK CITY.
BUILT IN GOVERNMENT NAVY YARD
TEST OF DEPARTMENT. ABILITY
TO COPE WITH PRIVATE
ENTERPRISE.
BUILT IN GOVERNMENT NAVY YARD

New York. Sept 30.-As the bands
yard played "The Star .Spangled Ban
ner" a new United States battleship
slid down the ways into the water and
Miss Alice Welles, granddaughter OF
President Lincoln's secretary of the
navy, broke a bottle of champagne
over the vessels prov, naming it
"Connecticut" Many thousands OF
people witnessed the launching of this,
the first battleship built in govern
ment navyyard since the i'll fated
Maine, large crowds gathering at the
navyyard and at various points on the
Manhattan and Brooklyn sides OF the
East river.
The launching was without hitch Of
any kind and was entirely successful
The Connecticut is a sister ship OF
the Louisiana and both vessels were
authorized by an act of congress in
1902. The Connecticut was built in a
government yard and under govern
ment supervision, while the Louisiana
was built by a private shlpbuildlng
firm at Newport News, Va. The con-
structiOn OF both ships has been FOL
lowed with keen interest, as it was
recognized that it was test OF the
governments ability to cope with pri-
vate enterprise. Much depended on
this competition Of construction, for II
the Connecticut is completed beIole
the Louisiana then most OF the gov
ernment shipbuilding will be done by
the latter and it is expected the New
York navyyard will be the shipbc ld-
ing center for government work.
The Connecticut when finished will
be the finest and most powerful boat
in the American navy and will rank
with the most powerful battleshlps OF
the navies Of other nations. NotWith
standing the fact that new plant h
to be created for the construction
the Connecticut this vessel is bi'%
per cent behind the Louisiana,
{ LHUugH- -IIIu -uUW n-t7vyr mont tl,s-l Letter
The Connecticut is of Steel with l.
trial displacement Of $4,000 tons and
a maximum displacement Of 717,77
tons. The vessel is $50 feet on #tlN.
load water line, 1854 feet over ,
1910 feet beam and 24.6 draught. The
vessel is to be fitted for use as flag
ship and when in commission will
carry AZ officers and 761 men. She is
not to exceed $4,212,00O in cost.
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coNsUL GENERAL GooDNoW,. At
SHANGHAI, GIVEN PERMls-
SION RETURN HOME.
DECISION IN CASE IS POSTPONED
OFFICIAL ALLOWED A PERSONAL
HEARING BEFORE MATTER
is DISPOSED OF.

Washington, Sept. 30.-Acting Sec
retary Of State Loomis has cabled Cen
sui General John GoodnoWs at Shang
hal, permission to return Immediately
to the United States to answer charges
preferred against him of maladminis
tration of the affairs in his office
All the papers in the case are in the
hands of Mr.. PeiIce, the third assistant
secretary Of state, who has just begun
the preparation of report to the pres
ident on this subject. The effect Of
the decision to allow Mr.. Goodnow to
be heard personally will be to postpone
final action in his case until near the
end of the year. Meanwhile Mr.. Peirce
will devote himself to the preparation
to that part of the report dealing gen
orally with the subject of needed re-
forms in the American consulates in
the Orient, for it is clear to the as
sistant secretary from his personal OBJ
servations of conditions there last
summer that the whole consular sys-
TEN requires radical changes. To in
augurate these will require congress
sional action and the presidents ap-
DrOVal
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1904-09-30
ACTION IN GURNEY CASE.
Judgment Vacated and Fines imposed
Remitted.

Boston, Sept. 3O.--After allowing
time for the communications in the
Phelps-Gurney case to reach Washing
ton Governor Bates has made public
various letters bearing on the subject.
The governor informed the state de-
partment that the judgment against
Third Secretary Gurney of the British
embassy has been vacated and the
fines imposed remitted. He says that
Judge Phelps had expressed regret to
the secretary by letter, copy of which
he forwards, together with a state
ment by Judge Phelps. Governor
Bates suggests that the attention of
the British ambassador be called to
the breach of the laws of Massachu
setts under the belief that the ambas
sador will take such action as the
case may demand.
The governor also expresses regret
that want of knowledge of the law
has resulted in an error of judicial
authority in Massachusetts and ex-
presses the hope that the statement of
regret by Judge Phelps may be recog-
nized as conclusive disavowal of any
Intention of Massachusetts courts to
ignore International law.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1904-09-30
WAR DISPATCHES SUMMARIZED.

The Japanese have again resumed
the offensive and the days dispatches
indicate that sharp fighting may be
soon expected southeast of Mukden.
st. Petersburg hears that the jap
anese have taken Da pass, a strategic
point in the mountain range about
forty-fve miles southeast of Mukden.
Several other passes are now in their
hands.
1t is believed in St. Petersburg that
kuropatkin is withdrawing his forces
to the less rugged country to the north
west of Mukden, where he may dc
eide to give battle.
Japan has amended her conscripticn
regulations in a manner which vii
increase her available fighting 70. e
by about 100000 men. A new sche--.e
Of divisional organization is also Coz
templaCed
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1904-09-30
Wreck on New Haven Road.

Braintree, Mass, Sept. 3O.-A pas
senger train on the Plymouth division
of the New York, New Haven and
Hartford railway was wrecked on an
embankment about mile west OF
South Braintree. Engineer William
Adams was killed and Fireman Ed
ward Cook had both legs taken off.
The passengers were badly shaken up,
but none of them we're seriously hurt.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1904-09-30
DUE TO DEcAYINe coRPsEs.
Japs Around Liaoyang Reported Deci
mated hy Epiden1ics.

Japs Around Liaoyang Reported Deci.
mated by Epiden1ics.
Tie Pass, Sept 30.-The japanese
armies around Liaoyang are reported
to be decimaJed by epidemics, due to
decaying corpses.
The Japanese are said to have
damned the Liao river above Lao.
yang, flooding the country in order to
protect their left flank.
War clothing is being received by
the Japanese from America.
Raiding parties from the Russian
army bring in many prisoners.
Beautiful autumn weather con.
tinues.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1904-09-30
FORCED To RESIGN.
Secretary Of Minnesota Republican
Committee Steps Out

Committee Steps Out.
st. Paul, Sept. 30.-James A. Martin
OF ST. Cloud, manager OF the pre-con
vention campaign OF Judge Loren W.
Collins for the Republican nomination
for governor, has been elected a mem
ber of the executive committee Of the
Republican state central committee
and will take an active part in the
management Of the campaign. Stimuli
taneously with the election of Mr.. Mar
tin cane the resignation Of William
e. Verify Of AVTadena as secretary and
the election G. G. II. NFs4sner of Aitki1i
to that position. Mr.. Verify resigned
at the request OF the members Of the
seommi iHtes<.sA because -.nf his relations
with former Congressman Joel P. Heat
wole Of Northfield, who, the members
OF the committee have reason to be-
lieve, is throwing his influence against
Robert G. Dunn Of Princeton and Sen
ator Moses 3. Clapp Of st. Paul.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1904-09-30
SPEAKS AT MlSsoULA.
Senator Fairbanks Concludes His Tou
of Montana


of Montana.
Missoula, Mont, Sept. 30.-With a
stop of an hour at this point Senator
Fairbanks concluded his four days
speaking tour of the state Of Montana
The early hour at which the meet
ing was held did not have the effect of
preventing large attendance or Of
diminishing the ardor of those who
were there.
Senator Fairbanks made an argu-
ment for the retention of the Repub.
lican party in power, saying that it
had shown it's capacity by. the record
already made, and urging that it's rec
ord in the past is the best guarantee
for the future. He contended that all
its policy had been demonstrated to
the interest Of all classes of our peo.
pie, hence the unwisdom of change,
which could but lead to experiments
alons lines that had already proved
disastrous.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1904-09-30
Jap Warships BIockading 5Chefoo.

st Petersburg, Sept. 30.-A special
dispatch received here from Chefoo
says three Japanese warships are
blcckading Chefoo This evidently is
under an agreement with China in or
ssf-to prevent the possibility Of any Of
The slliDs of the Port Arthur squadron
seeking refuge at Ghefoo, sa. $3.50
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1904-09-30
Large Number of Men Idle.

Meadville, Pa, Sept. 3O.-The boiler
makers employed in the Erie railroad
shops here went on a strike during
the day. The men demanded the re-
lnstatement Of three members of a
committee who had been discharged
and on the reply refusing to grant the
demand strike was ordered. A
large number OF men are idle.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1904-09-30
Nav Aoree on one Ticket,

Wilmington, Del, Sept. 30.The
state central committees of the regular
Republican and Union Republican fac
tions met here during the day for the
purpose of endeavoring to come to an
agreement upon a common Republican
state ticket in Delaware.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1904-09-30
EMERGENCY ORDINANCE.
Japan Extends Service of Second Re-
SerVistS to Ten Years,

Toxic, Sept 3O.-The emergency
ordinance amending the army CON
scriptiOn law was gaZetted during the
day. 1t extends the service of the sec
ond reservists from five to ten years
and abolishes the distinction between
the first and second reserve conscripts.
Reservists will be retired at the age of
thirty seven.
A contemplated increase in the army
involves a new scheme Of divisional
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1904-09-30
Z FARMERS GREwsoME FIND.
Part of the Skeleton Of a Man Who
Suicided by Cremation.

Shawneetown, ILL.,, Sept. 3O-While
hunting in the woods near here George
Porter, a farmer, found a part of hu-
man skeleton and the charred remains
of clothing lying in pile of ashes.
Hanging on a nearby tree was coat
in the pocket of which was a note
signed by w. W. Hartin of St. Louis,
who disappeared from his home in St.
Louis about month ago, stating that
the writer contemplated committing
suicide by cremation and that on that
spot would be found the results of the
attempt
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1904-09-30
TWO NEGROES Executed.

Philadelphia, Sept 30.-James Oscar
Webb and Samuel Archer, negroes,
were hanged here during the day.
Webb was executed for the murder OF
his wife and her mother in June. 1902,
and Archer paid the death penalty for
killing Policeman John Donovan, who
was attempting to arrest him for rob-
herY n.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1904-09-30
Czar Will Go Huntinn.

st. Petersburg, Sept. 3O.-Upon the
emperors return from Southern Rus.
sia he will go to his hunting lodge at
BieloveZh, on the border Of Poland
between Wilma and kief, for a fort
nights shooting.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1904-09-30
Stopped by Jap Warships.

Chefoo, Sept. 30.-The British
steamer Yiksang, trading in China
seas, arrived here during the day and
reported that she was stopped by
Japanese torpedo boat destroyer out
side of the harbor of Chefoo. After
her papers had been examined the
Yiksang was allowed to proceed.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1904-09-30
No Decision in Wisconsin Case.

Madison, Wis, Sept. 3O-The de-
cision was not rendered in the La Fol
slette case during the morning and the
politicians of both factions are com
PEELED to wait with what patience they
can summon for another tWenty-four
hours at least.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1904-09-30
ASSASSINATION OF. BOBRIkOFF,
Senator Schaumann Said to Be ln1pli-
Gated in Sons Deed.

St. Petersburg, Sept. 30.-It is un-
derstood in an authoritative quarter
here that strong evidence has been
discovered that former Senator Schau-
mann, father of Eugene Waldemar
Schaumann, the assassin of Governor
General Bobrikoff, has been found to
have been implic ated in the crime. If
adjudged guilty he will be subject to
Imprisonment for two to six years.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1904-09-30
SATISFACTORY TO BOTH SIDES.
Decision in Matter of Customs Stamps
on imported CIGARS.

OF ImPOTted cigars.
Washington, Sept. 30.-After num-
Der of consultations with the presi-
dent Acting Secretary Of the Treasury
Taylor mas reached a conclusion in
the matter of the customs stamp on
boxes containing imported cigars.
While no definite information is OBJ
tainable as to what the decision is
there is reason to believe that it will
be fairly satisfactory to both sides.
Neither side obtained all that it re.
uueSted
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1904-09-30
SEVERE FIGHTING
NEAR MUKDEN
Japs Drive in Kurepatkin.s Outpost
After Severe Engagement But Rus
sian Troops Still at Mukden.


all
The
No news S Port Arthur.
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organization, the plan Of which
not yet been disclosed.
At the foreign Office it was stated
that the new conscription regulations
will augment the available japanese
fighting force by about 100000.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1904-09-30
STEAL VALUABLE JEWC-ET,

Bogus Te'erhoHo !1:e.cccfors Prove to
Ea Thieves.
Now York, Sept. 30.-Jewelry and
silverWare to the value of $4,000 has
been stolen within the past ten days
from twenty fashionable apartments in
this city by young men representing
themselves as telephone inspectors.
All the thefts took place in apartment
houses on Riverside drive and Central
park west in the exclusive residence
section of the city.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1904-09-30
WITH LITTLE RESISTkNlC, { {
RUSSIANS ABANDON DA PASS,
.. SOUTHEAST OF EN-, TO
THE

tASsUClepIvtt4al i vo, 10 1ulOfmed by The
general staff that all indications point
to the news being correct. 1t is be-
lieved the Russians abandoned Da
pass without serious resistance. Sew
eral other passes of the Da range,
eastward of Bentsiaputze (twenty live
miles southeast OF Mul1den), are also
in the hands of the Japanese.
kuropatkin is evidently drawing in
his forces to the less mountainous
country northwestward, where he may
decide to give battle. In the mean
while sharp fighting is regarded as i'm
minent southeast of Mukden, whence
the Japanese are expected to deliver
their main attack, the flank move
ment from the west being of secondary
Importance