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Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1901-1906, 1904-06-24
NEWFAN 6.

The Christian Endeavor society VIII
hold an ice-cream and cake sale at
the social rooms of the Congregational
church Saturday evening June 20,
Rev. r. d. Davies will give lecture
upon Fun, Wit and Pun at the Con-
gregational church Friday evening,
July /, which will be preceded by a
supper served by the ladies' aid So
ciety. The pastors thrifty tendencies
may we'll incite a community to keep
up public matters in a business-like
manner. Proceeds will help pay the
former janitor.
At the select auction of Jerseys and
Berkshires at Hood farm. Lowell,
Mass, Wednesday, June Is, a Berk-
shire boar was purchased by Merritt
farm at Newfane. The boar was sired
by n. II. Gentry's great sire, Prem
ier Longfenow, and is out of the
daughter of the famous Lord Premier.
The animal is perfectly marked, nav
ing large erect ears. strong arched
back, great length, heavy hams and
very large strong bone. He will be
likely to add size and length TO the
herd into which he Is to go. AT the
same sale a yearling heifer was bought
by Dr. C. f. Still of Kirksville, Mo,
the price paid being S412.o0. Eben ID.
Jordan, owner of the Plymouth Hack
ney Stud farm, was the largest pur-
chaser he buying eight Jerseys and
six Berkshires for foundation stock.
Two Jerseys and two Berkshires were
secured by Vermont buyers.
Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1901-1906, 1904-06-24
WESTMlN STER.
The Republican Caucus Held Tues
day Afternoon.

The republican caucus of the town
of Westminster was held Tuesday
Afternoon and the following dele
gates were appointed to attend the
state convention: George II. Walker
\. D. Kerr and sydney Gage. These
delegates were instructed to vote for
c. ]. Bell for governor. The dele
gates TO the county convention fa-
vored Sydney Gage Of Westminster
for county senator The delegates
were as follows: George Wright,
Harlan Goodhue, f. A. Pierce, George
n Banks and w. +. LeC9aire.
Harry Richmond is visiting with his
mother. Mrs. Frank Richmond,
Fred Wright and Miss Jennie Fay
spent Sunday in Hartford, Conn.
Miss Mary Wright has gone to Bos
ton to attend the graduation of her
sister Nellie,
The concert given for the benefit of
the ladies' aid Wednesday evening
was a great success.
Mrs. n. Lepine of CIRCUITS went to
Fitchburg Saturday where she spent
a few days with her brother j. =.
White.
Mrs. A. f. Schwenk of Brattleboro
and Miss Alice Dascomb of Bellows
Falls were guests of Mrs. ]. Z. Leach
this week.
Misses Eva and Charlotte Burge of
Alstead spent few days this week
with their friend, Miss ], R. Miller,
at CIRCUITS
Mrs. G. A. Dascomb, two daughters
and one son, from San Antonio Tex.
are spending the summer in the family
of j. T. Ward.
Mr.. and Mrs. Fred Watson of Town
shend were at Fred KimbalPs this
week, also Mr.. KimbalPs father. R. NJ.
Austin of Townshend.
The schools closed Friday with very
appropriate exercises. A number of
recitations were given, which the
children enjoyed very much.
Clarence F. Kimball, who has been
at Albany business college, received
his diploma June and through the
college he has a position as bookkeep-
er at White Plains. n. Y. He COM
menced work June 6.
Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1901-1906, 1904-06-24
ROCkIN CHAM.
Saturdays Republican caucus-state
Delegation Solid for Bell.

C. j. Bell carried the Rockingham
republican caucus held at Bellows
Falls Saturday afternoon, the entir,
state delegation elected being sole
for him. These delegates were elect.
ed to the state convention: n. G
Williams, c. ii. Williams, Bert Da-
mon, w. W. Barry, NJ. H, Ray, w. C
Belknap, ]. II. Blakely.
Prosper Morris, who made his home
with his son. Sabin Morris, of Bar
louisville, a postoffice in this town.
died Wednesday, June s, aged 102
years and II months He was a ma
tive of Canada but had lived in Yer
mont many years. When over hun
bred years old he would go on the
/ train unattended to visit some of his
children. He was confined to the
house by illness only nine months. He
/ is survived by nine children, eight of
whom attended the funeral; also 81
grandchildren and SO great grand
children.
The 2Sth commencement exercises
of the Bellows Falls high school were
held at the opera house in that viii
lage Friday evening. The stage was.
very prettily decorated with ever
green, ferns and flowers. over the
top was suspended the class motto.
"Ad Sidera Per Aspera," in the class
colors, pearl gray and crimson. The
red rose, the class flower, was used in
great numbers in the decorations. The
following was the program: Prayer.
Rev. j. T. Stocking; salutatory, Ber-
tina Bodine; class history, Jerry j.
NORM; essay. Timothy j. Shea; es
say, Cora Alma Houghton; prophecy,
Walter f. Martin; address, Prof ].
X. Lord of Dartmouth; valedictory.
Helen w. Ryder. After the exercises
reception was held by the class in
Union hall, and dancing followed I'M
til a late hour The school board has
reelected Miss Judd, Miss shipman
and Miss Chapman teachers of the
high school. Principal W. D. Par
sons was reelected, but has decided
not to remain in charge of the school, |
His successor has not yet been Sc
lected Amasa Boules '04, Dartmouth |
will succeed H. c. Tracy as teacher of |
science B. E. Merriam will continue |
as superintendent of schools.
Fred Clark spent Sunday with C. G.
Stowell.
Leon Weston is expected home i'm
with his bride.
Miss Stella Webb returned from
her school in Shoreham Monday.
Miss Melissa Gould spent several
days last week in Saxtons River
Rev. D. L. Sanford conducted
service at the old church Sunday af-
-ernoon.
Morton Roundy and family went to
this week TO attend the
of Rodney Roundy.
The public exercises at the old
.hurch Saturday afternoon by the
children of the rural schools were very
much enjoyed. {
The last grange meeting was held
tune II. Neighbours night was OBJ
served and about 200 friends from |
leighboring oranges met with us. s
Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1901-1906, 1904-06-24
WEST DOVER.
Delegates Elected at the Caucus at
Dover Center.

At the caucus held at Dover Gen.
ter Saturday afternoon, w. +. Jones,
C. +. Mann and S. II. Yeaw were
elected to attend the Windham county
convention at Newfane Thursday,
June 23 w. f. Jones and Frank
Yeaw to attend the convention at
Montpelier, June 80, and Samuel
Yeaw W. F. Jones and Edwin Jones.
committee for Dover for the two
years next ensuing.
Mrs. Eva Churchill was in Will
mington Tuesday.
Harold Mann of Wilmington is Wis
ting his grandparents.
w. F. Jones and Mrs Ellen Mann
spent Thursday in South Newfane.
Mr.. and Mrs. Walter Wilder of
Wilmington called at Alva Canedy's
last week.
Mr. and Mrs. w. A. Franklin of
Vernon have been visiting at William
H. Mann's.
Mrs. C. E. Mann and Mrs. B. B.
Collins are spending week in Wor-
cester, Mass,
Mr.. and Mrs. Henry Mann of Will
visited at his fathers, w. II.
Mann's, Sunday.
Mrs Nancy Russell and Mrs. Mary
McCrea visited at Mandus Lyman's
the last of the week.
Frank Russell who recently hurt
his leg while working among the
logs, is reported to be gaining.
Henry Denison of Griswoldville,
Mass, who has been visiting his cous-
in, William NJ. Harris, has returned
home.
Mrs. Judson Brown and child, with
her brother, visited her mother, Mrs.
Blodgett, the first of the
week,
The ladies aid society will meet
with Mrs. Sherwin Hill Wednesday
afternoon, June 20. A cordial invita-
ion is extended to all.
Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1901-1906, 1904-06-24
JAMAICA.
The Republican Caueus-Rev !. II.
Beman Begins Pastorate.

At the republican caucus Monday
Judge T. b, Pier and David Eddy Were
elected delegates for the state ant
congressional convention TO be held al
Montpelier June 90 and &c. j. c. Rob-
inson, j. G. Shumway, David Eddy
and f.. NJ. Butler were elected dele
gates to the county convention at
Newfane. p. NJ, Butler J. G. White
and Daniel Sherwin were elected re-
publican town committee.
Rev. /. II. Beman of lie Roy, n. Y,
commenced his pastorate with the
Baptist church Sunday. His family
Will join him soon.
Mrs Almedia Boynton is quite ILL.,
Almon Willis is fixing his house for
summer boarders.
! s. T. r. Cheney of Poughkeepsie, N.
Y, is at home for the summer.
c. b. Alexander came in Saturday
night with n nice automobile.
Mr.. and Mrs. A. Il. HartweH are
spending the week in Connecticut,
Mrs. Kate Cutler of Brattleboro
called on friends here Wednesday.
Mrs. D. Stone and son of Brattle-
boro are visiting at Milton Howards
Mr.. and Mrs. ]. b. Ricket of Graf
ton visited at j. II. Lyman's over Sun
day.
lie Forest Newman and wife of Nor
wood Mass, are stopping at Mrs L.
b. Newman's.
$. L. Howard and his son Ben have
sold their house and lot on Main
street to Ernest Bemis,
Mrs. NJ. H. johnson is stopping at
Harry knights for a week. She is
much improved in health.
f. NJ. Spencer and family have
moved to Hinsdale, n. H.. where he |
will work for \. W. Bliss,
w. f. Cushman arrived with his |
from New York Wednes- /
day He is stopping at H. j. Sage's.
Fire on the mountain near Wales
Cheneys recently burned up some
eight or ten cords Of bark owned by
A. b. Stark.
Mrs Plumley and daughter have re-
turned to their home Mt Greenfield
Mass, and were accompanied by l."
5 Wilder and wife.
Miss Mary Cheney who teaches at
Vineyard Haven, Mass, came last
week to spend the summer with her
PARENTS, Mr. and Mrs. Wales Cheney.
NJ +. Mortified and C. L. Stewart
# New York city arrived at the ia
naica house Saturday evening and
we're served with a fine trout supper.
rhey returned to New York Monday.
Guests ut the Jamaica house this
week are: w. NJ. Newton, South Roy
lton; o. b, Estey. Michigan; T. C.
'crottron New York city; L. p. Wos-
en-, Bennington; n. a. Ranney, Rut-
md: E. j. Hearst and wife of SYRIA
use, n. Y, who will remain for a
ime (
Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1901-1906, 1904-06-24
VERNON.
The Republican Caucus. - Childrens
Day at Union Church.

At the caucus Monday evening b.
o. Lee and A. G. Barnes were elected
delegates to the district and state
conventions and were instructed Tor
Bell. G. X. Stebbins, NJ. I. Reed and
r. D. Doolittle were elected delegates
to the county convention.
Children's day was observed Sunday
at Union church with appropriate ex-
ercises. The recitations and singing
by the children were especially good.
The church was handsomely decorated
with laurel and roses.
Capt. B. r. Allen is in Newport, N.
H., this week
C, /. Davis started Wednesday for
his home in Seattle, Wash.
Mrs. Celia Howe of Greenfield,
Mass, is visiting friends in town.
Miss Maude Parker of Newport, N.
H., is visiting her sister, Mrs. William
Heard at the Heard farm.
Mr.. and Mrs. Elijah Stebbins, ST.,
who have been visiting relatives here,
returned last week to Fitchburg.
C. Mark Heard of New York City
mas come 10 the III ~
spend a few months with his mother,
Mrs B. r. Allen, in the hope of re-
gaining his health.
Mrs. Jennie Mead of Greenwich,
Conn.,, attended the 25th anniversary
exercises of Mortified seminary last
week and is spending a few days with
Miss Eta Stebbins.
Vernon grange entertained a large
company of children and young peo-
pie Saturday evening. After a pleas
ing program of music and recitations.
cake, bananas and lemonade were
served.
The many friends in Vernon of Mr..
and Mrs. f. n. Brooks of Seattle,
Washington. Will rejoice with them
over the birth of "the finest baby
girl" as the announcing telegram puts
it. early yesterday morning, June %.
Mr.. and Mrs. E. II. Akley, Harold
Akley and Mrs. ]. T. Wright attended
the graduating exercises at the West
field normal school Monday and Tues
day. Miss Inez Akley, who was grad
uated at the school this week. is now
in Amherst in attendance at the col
lege commencement exercises.
Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1901-1906, 1904-06-24
WHITING CHAM.

Mrs. Ophelia Snow was in Whining
ton the first of the week.
Mrs. Harriet Waste is visiting her
nephew, George Sawyer, few days
Mrs. Sherwood of New York is here
on a visit to her sister. Mrs. L. DEM
ing.
Mrs. Ada Weber of Ashfield, Mass.
visited her aunt, Mrs. S. A. Wheeler,
last week.
The new minister, Rev. Mr.. Crafts.
has arrived and is now settled in the
parsonage.
Miss Maggie Ford spent a few days
at her home in Pittsfield. Mass, the
first of the week.
Mrs. Knowlton visited her son Her
bert in Somerset last week and this
week is visiting in Wilmington.
Mrs. Will Stafford who has been
quite i'll is at the home of Jason STAFF
ford and underwent a surgical opera
ton on Tuesday
Martin Fox has finished his job of
painting around town and left for Bos
ton Monday morning where he has
bought out a business.
Arthur Deming came home from
Bliss business college, Friday night,
to spend Saturday and Sunday with
his mother returning Monday.
Harley Upton has been having a
hard time with his eyes for some time
past and Monday went to the North
Adams hospital for treatment.
Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1901-1906, 1904-06-24
EAST DOVER.
Death of Henry J. Knapp, a Former
Resident.

The community was saddened to
hear this week of the death of Henry
j. Knapp of Brattleboro, although we
/ knew he had been a great sufferer for
many weeks previous to his death.
He lived in this town a number of
years before going to Brattleboro
nearly five years ago. He was kind
neighbor and a good citizen and will
be kindly remembered by Dover peo-
pie. He leaves a wife, who has the
sympathy of this community in her
sad bereavement.
Walter Sherman, with his wife and
two children, are stopping at his par
ents' Rev and Mrs. C. S. Sherman's.
Miss Daisy Hall of Newfane has
been a guest the past few days of her
aunts, Mrs. Stella Jefts and Mrs. c.
L. Hall.
Mr.. and Mrs. E. r. May took a car
riage drive to Winhall last week to
see their sitser. Mrs. Benson, return
ing Sunday night.
S H. Roberts and wife went to
Brattleboro Monday, to stay until af-
ter the graduation exercises of the
high school, their son, Frank w. Rob-
erts, being a graduate.
Miss Minnie Stubner of New York
city, who boarded at Mrs. Milo Bal
LOUIS in Brookside several weeks last
summer. has returned to the same
place to spend the summer.
Miss Annie L. Crowl, returned mis-
sionary from China, will speak in the
Baptist church Sunday morning. A
cordial invitation is extended TO all to
be present. An offering will be taken
Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1901-1906, 1904-06-24
WEST DUMMERSTON.

Charles Hosley from Springfield
Mass, was a guest at William b.
Leonard's last week
Mrs. Bailey, wife of the late Frank
Bailey, from Brattleboro visited her
aunt. Mrs. Addison Knapp. last week.
Mrs. Dix. wife of the late Oscar
Dix, called here recently on her way
TO visit her brother, Henry Sargent of
Newfane.
Mrs. Butler of Rutland, daughter of
the late Josiah Holton, with her
daughter, visited her sister, Mrs.
Frank Wilder. en- route to Wardsboro
last Wednesday.
The electric dam is now completed.
everything in first class shape and is
sending electricity over the wires to
Brattleboro. much to the satisfaction
of the Electric Gas Light Co.
Victor Lamothe. Mamie Rogers,
Alice Connarn and Johnnie Rogers
went to Brattleboro yesterday, pre-
paratory to being confirmed in the
Roman Catholic church next Sunday.
Rev. Mr.. Chase of South Newfane,
who has held services here this sea-
son. has resigned his pastorate and
accepted a eall to South Dakota. Ser
vices in the Baptist church here next
Sunday at the usual hour
Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1901-1906, 1904-06-24
WARDSBoRo.

Miss Abbie Kilburn has returned to
her work in Brattleboro.
Gilbert Miller of Springfield, Mass,
is stopping at the Underwood house.
Nellie Wilbur gave a birthday par
ty to her school mates Wednesday
evening.
The Junior league will reorganize
Saturday, June %, Mrs. Heffion hav-
ing charge of it.
The A. z. club will meet with Mrs.
w. W. Kidder Thursday afternoon.
June So All are cordially invited.
Mrs. Emma Clark has returned
home from a visit TO her daughters
and has gone to Readsboro for a
while.
The Pomona grange meeting held
here last week Thursday was well at
tended. The readings and recitations
We're good and the questions very in
teresting. number from Townshend.
East Dummerston and West Brattle-
boro were present. Mrs. Shaw of
New York state gave us a reading of
their Pomona grange meetings there.
Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1901-1906, 1904-06-24
GUILFORD CENTRE.

Remember the dance to be given in
grange hall June IS.
There will be services in the church
Sunday at 2:30 p. m.
Bert Reed has moved onto the Cut
ting farm to do the haying.
Several from this place went to
Brattleboro Wednesday evening to
listen to the band concert.
Walter Johnson from Worcester is
in town looking after his property.
Mr. Ward and Mr.. Legate are to do
his haying for him.
A republican caucus was held in the
town hall Saturday evening. F. E.
Ward and L. E. Jaqueth were chosen
to go to the district convention, G. P.
Miller and Mr.. Conyers to the county
convention,
Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1901-1906, 1904-06-24
BROOKLYN e.

The central school closed last week.
Miss Sadie Woolley of Grafton, teach
er.
L. W. Bush is delegate TO the re-
publican state convention at Mont
pelier.
Mr.. and Miss Towns of Belcher-
town, Mass, visited at Frank Pot
wines the past week.
Miss May Landfear of Bellows Falls
and Miss Myrtle Dean of Saxtons
River are visiting friends in town.
Upwards of 60 attended the ice
cream supper at the Methodist church
last week Wednesday. All were well
served.
Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1901-1906, 1904-06-24
JACKSONVILLE.
Death Of George Porter-The Demo.
cratic Caucus.

George Porter whose Illness wal
reported last week. died Friday ant
the funeral was held Sunday AT thu
universalist church, Rev Mr., Black
ford officiating. The burial service
was by the local Masonic lodge, o.
which Mr.. Porter was a charter mem
Der. The attendance of citizens ano
| former townsmen was large. Mr.
Porter had passed 81 years in this
town. Though considered eccentric by
some, he was honest, and respected for
his keen Intellect and wise judgment
in affairs local and national He was
repeatedly called to the offices of Sc
lectman, grand juror and justice, be-
ing called one of the fairest trial jus
tees In the county.
At the democratic caucus Friday
evening w. A. Brown and H. G. Por-
ter We're elected delegates TO attend
the state convention at Burlington
this week
The grange program for June rs
Will be appropriate to childrens even
ing and the children of members of
the grange will take part. The pub
lie are invited. After the exercises
the children viii be served with ice
cream and cake.
Twenty-Five members of Union
lodge, l. O. o. f., Charlemont, Mass,
attended the meeting of Ridgely lodge,
Saturday evening. The visiting de-
gree team worked the second degree
Supper was served to all The enter
tainment by visitors and hostess was
very pleasant.
Mr.. Ames of Michigan is visiting at
Henry Barber's.
L. A. Temple is entertaining his
this week.
0. r. Chase and W. II. Wiley of
Readsboro were in town Sunday.
A. W. Wiley of auckland, Mass,
visited several of his townspeople Sat
lrday and Sunday.
Mary Lyons chapter of Shelburne
Falls, Mass. win be the guests of
Pearl chapter at their regular meeting
June 30,
Mr.. and Mrs, R. Q. Wilcox returned .
Saturday accompanied by their |
laughter, Mrs. Reed, and two children. |
Mr. Wilcox is much better than when /
le left here several weeks ago.
Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1901-1906, 1904-06-24
DOVER.

E. D. Miner is gaining slowly.
Mr. and Mrs. E. Howard are spend
ing a few days in Newfane.
The farmers are looking for rain
which we are beginning to need.
Mrs. D. C. Starkey was in town q
few days last week calling on her old
neighbors.
Mrs. B. Whitney of West Leyden
spent Sunday with her parents, Mr..
and Mrs. L. d. Moulton.
Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1901-1906, 1904-06-24
WESTMINSTER WEST.

The ladies' aid society met with Mrs.
McElroy Thursday afternoon.
Mrs. Smith of Springfield Mass, is
visiting her brother. Dea. W. R. Car
penter.
Schools in districts number l, 2 and
3 closed Friday with a picnic in the
Cutting grove.
Rev. E. C. Fisher of Guilford has
accepted a call from this church and
will begin his labors here July 1.
Hugh Goodell and F. r. Chapman
returned Tuesday from Lowell lake,
where they had been fishing few
days.
Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1901-1906, 1904-06-24
GUILFORD.

There will be a service in Christ
church Sunday. June 20, at 2:SO
o'clock.
Rev. e. C. Fisher and wife have
been visiting friends in Williamsville
this week.
DR.. Frank Burdick is in Burlington
this week as delegate to the demo-
cratic state convention
Will Hamilton has moved from the
postoffice house to the johnson farm
at the slate rock. He is expecting
to go to the Mary Fletcher hospital
at Burlington soon for treatment!
Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1901-1906, 1904-06-24
WEST JAMAICA,

Florence Chamberlain is working
for John Putnam.
Mrs A. J. Clough is i'll and is at
tended weekly by Dr. Hetflon of
Wardsboro.
West Jamaica is becoming famous
for her wild animals. especially for the
kind that turn out, when found, to be
fine looking, two-legged ones,
Mr.. Putnam is again i'll; his daugh-
ter Juiia has returned from her visit
Nashua, n. H. Walter Putnam and
his friend have returned TO Nashua
Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1901-1906, 1904-06-24
MARLBORO.
S. D. Bishop is on the sick list.

S. D. Bishop is on the sick list.
II. Whiting Shaw is visiting his
parents this week.
Bessie Copeland of Wilmington is
at work for Mrs. w. a. Brayman.
Hattie Mather is at home with her
parents, Mr.. and Mrs. NJ. D. Mather,
Mrs Marietta Adams of Brattleboro
is visiting her brothers, H. C. and H.
J. Bellows.
Nellie Prouty has closed her school
in Wilmington and is now at home
with her parents.
The Field brothers were in town
this week and have moved their goods
to Winchester, n. H.
Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1901-1906, 1904-06-24

General Porter. the American am
bassador TO France. has been spec
tally honored by President Loubet,
who has conferred upon him the
grand cross Of the Legion Of order.
rarely bestowed. Congress must rat
ify the action.
Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1901-1906, 1904-06-24
puMME RsToN.

The ladies' club will meet with Mrs.
o. W. Amidon Thursday afternoon at
2: so o'clock.
Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1901-1906, 1904-06-24
COOL, DAINTY,
COOL, DAINTY,
DELICIOUS and Refreshing
salad

ceyIon and India Tea Iced" favored with lemon and
sweetened to taste makes most satisfying summer
drink. Sealed lead packets only Black, Mixed or NAT
URAL GREEN. SOC, Coo and zoe per pound. BY all
crocers.
Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1901-1906, 1904-06-24

Among those on the sick list are o.
f. Chase and Mrs. Charles Jones.
The daily silver state. [volume] (Winnemucca, Nev.) 1903-1907, 1904-09-19
Will sta We Them Out

Paris. Sept T.-In an interview. Baron
Hayashi. the Japanese minister TO Lon
don. saws: Before the war we demand
ed that Russia recognize China's sover-
eighty over Manchuria. Today, after
our victories and expenses. we are no
longer contented with our former de-
mands After the fall OF Port Arthur
our conditions will be still more extreme
and after taking Vlad.vostock they will
be yet more extreme.
THE next battle will be at Tie pass
We shall continue hos .ilities throughout
the winter We have given up the plan
of taking Port Arthur by assault and
will compel its capitnlation by famine.
Its fall would flee $4,000 men and enable
them to reinforce our northern army.
but we do not need them just now"