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The Kinsley graphic. [volume] (Kinsley, Kan.) 1890-1940, 1904-02-05

Ice wool only 6 cents a bolt.
Marsh & Bidwell.
Kinsley Laundry-Agency at W. c..
Keener's store. Suits cleaned and
pressed, 81.
If you want to insure your farm
buildings call on w. II. Israel, at
Lewis, Kansas. If
Mesdames Sears. Rife and Sweetzer
went down to Hutchinson Tuesday
| morning for a short visit.
See our odds and ends in mems
shoes. If we have your size better
get next.-Marsh & Bidwell.
Will Stach left for Verdon, Nebras-
ka, yesterday morning. He expects
to buy an interest in a gents furnish
ing store in that city.
Why pay more? 300 pairs of wo-
mems aud children's shoes on bar
gain table to be sold at cost. We
must have roem.-Edwards & Noble.
| Miss Mort Schhatterly was quite
badly burned the first OF the week
while trying 10 operate a bath heater.
She is at home under the care of IA
| doctor and will not be on duty again
for few weeks.
Pete Welsch returnen from Gray
| county the first of the week having
made sufficient Improvement on his
claim to hold it until he is ready to
return and take up his permanent res.
dence there.
Spring Goods have commenced to
arrive and we must have room. We
will sell at cost all ladies' and chill
dren's wraps, furs and waists, mems
overcoats. suits and quantities o.
other goods. Don't buy until you see
them.-Edwards & Noble.
The Kinsley graphic. [volume] (Kinsley, Kan.) 1890-1940, 1904-02-05


Remnants, Remnants. Remnants in
everything.-Marsh & Bidwell.
All our ladies' 1925 dress shoes
this month only $1.9S.-.I arsh s. Bid
we'll.
If you want to buy or sell country or
city property, call and consult us,
T. II. EVANS 81 CO.
The case of Tom Phillips was called
in Judge Shows Office yesterday and
continued until February %.
Dick Moody and family started for
Missouri yesterday morning. They
are talking of locating in that for
saken country.
Why pay more? 300 pairs of wo-
mems and children's shoes on bar
gain table to be sold at cost. We
must have room.-Edwards & Noble.
Miss Grace Cline was called to Lar
ned the first of the week by the seri-
GUS illness of her brother Jim. Mr..
Cline's many friends in this city will
be sorry to learn that his health is
steadily growing worse.
The Challenge hand cylinder press
on which the Graphic is printed is for
sale. The reason for desiring to sell
is the owners particular and private
business. The press is all right and
will be sold at bargain.
The Knights of Pythias have Sc
cured a first class company of music
ians for tomorrow night at the opera
house. This is first class entertain
ment and all should turn out who are
fond of fun and music
B J. Young went to ST. Louis last
week to place his brother John in a
hospital there. The photograph gal
lery was unavoidably closed The lat
ter part of last week, but Mr.. Young
is again on hand for business.
Spring Goods have commenced &c
arrive and we must have room. We
will sell at cost all ladies and chill
dren's wraps, furs. waists. men,
Overcoats. suits and quantities 81
other goods. Don't buy until you
see them.-Edwards & Noble.
The Columbia dramatic company
which gave such a pleasing per
formal nee of Uncle Rube" In this city
reeently, is advertised tn show il
| Lewis next Wednesday night. All
who can do so should attend this in
tertainment 1t is full of good thing.
aud wol tn the price.
| George Flick was visiting old friend.
10 this city for Il few days the latter
part of last week and the fore part %
this. He is living in Oklahoma Cit,
where he has. been making head
quarters for some years while work
| ing for the pension department
| When his last commission expired
through some oversight on the part o
government officials, it was not re
newed and he is now casting aroun,
for something else to occupy his spar
time. He is one al the old Kinsle,
boys whom it is always pleasure l,
meet.
j The Odd Fellows had another q
their enjoyable evenings on Monda
night. After working the degree
they repaired to Harry Reads wher
the inner man was satisfied, and the
went back to the lodge room wher
: they had some excellent orchestr
music by Messrs. Push, j. E. An
Gaz Shipley and r. B. Manuel an
some male quartet music by Messr.
Charles Miller. J. E. Shipley. and
/ F. Manuel. The Odd Fellows al
noted for their good times for the
are the best set 1T fellows ON earl
. and enjoy a good time as often Z
any felloss on earth.
The Kinsley graphic. [volume] (Kinsley, Kan.) 1890-1940, 1904-02-05

Our Spring Line of White Goods is all in,
and such beauties never were shown here be-
fore. We will give you special inducements
during February.
The Kinsley graphic. [volume] (Kinsley, Kan.) 1890-1940, 1904-02-05

Besides our special prices the above,
you will find closing out prices on all heavy
goods in each and every department
The daily Alaskan., 1904-12-31
-nE OUTLOOK

The outlook to- kagway and all the north for -aesg4r that will UeEiulowor- TOW cgalr' '.r. b. much better ,AGn L- Is. The u..r.as .-r aaaF prosperous m.asaE cr-rs ja -as slcv,turoi A,asaa have been ra.a aGr.ar t.s .a,. year and their Jevara.r 70 wfI be lectures Ji the ueN.. ..ars .,..-, --- a-ys-JD- m.u. Q. ,aa-,. .y".t era0 vnau the stores Q. Ju.s s. J. ..J .-EstI urnish buSne>- for rr. -...,rrr.-. uc0uPau- tes sAa- 4.s ..a.-as through Skazvay. I.a.. s.r...ou .. ,u t--'s. through ll.s ,. ....l .a. .ny. g....- of those engage. -a. ule,o. ols.aess.
 Nor .s .b.S G.....l.- yl..-ra s1-.l.d ,h., ,..g. "a. seJsHsc.s JJa. ...' w,u be t4s ..s. gear -.a,aa has g..r had are Us h-.-ara as they cou,. well Ue. The -rJv.a --. ,a- development Ul Uni, d.s-r.c. .a.. ..r.E Q -Uu. and the a,.ea,.u. u. .-...s...- alu those seeking new field, l. wui-- sa a-ag .y a.lu- d. r-u-gU A.a,a.N... as never before v. 8 the Case. ,ugse v-o u.ys cas, Jhet" fortune 4ru fsyslac,s with Alaska never had more cause tor -cUugrar a- lati5u Jlau .a,y have a- the close of this yearut grace. ls-8.
The daily Alaskan., 1904-12-31
NEwsPAPE MISTAKES
JokN ". TROY, EDITOR

.rf St -Uisfr NcEelway, the brilliant editor 6Ftbe Brooklyn Eagle, generally conceded 10 be the successor ot the late E. T. Godkiu as the greatest americah newspaper editor in writ- fnr recehsly-6i newspapers and news- rauer making for e paper devoted sP che rrofsssi1u Of Journalism, called at- tentlon to the fact that new papers are otsn upiustly condemned for miStat- in Q ssr,s ana for errors in the use of jsnolsrr. H8 Said it K 10 the great credit of the American newspapers thar thev do not make more mistakes. and errors than they do. To support of his contention. Mir. McKeIway calls attention Ll l.Ag- iSlg-- -Lb2-a-neEspa'leE is made ina Egy~y. I- takes months, he saws. Co make a book. Magazine authors and editors, preachers and public speakers have weeks GndmOnths Co prepare their articles, seJmons and ora.i1rs. hu. theuewspaUeU IS uaGe in a day. mu.h oi in a few h urs or even minutes. .N news story Is received. The paper has until reasonable, hour before it's press time to ascertain all abou. che facts. An editorial mus. be written no, some time, but ay once. Time i, the as,ruce ot The occupation ofa La.ry newspaper sdi5or o- regorter. Fregueu..y there rs 70 time 70 make absolute cey,aiu D, t2c's Or to split hairs uy. rrna lsg oi wouis-
 U..sr ,t.l cJu.i.i .iJas. ce0p,a should uo- rNy,y. -gs.sa,s irs,tS'toa Of cgur,e. . yo--c. .y,.1us u,"sgag,ru@n wi. do his u.sl rl maks h., paper as ugarI, perfect ., lhn cguu.1us will permit, aud be will Dot publish r0at which he ,rOvs Co be uuGug uor w,I be ,,a.e ..r au assured .a-- aay-l,l- abga. which l. ., ..ase.s gl ss.nE. Whgna newspaper uau does his best Co ascertain a-o-, -ut -.g-> a., author i-y Tor tLa. Q. which there nay be srue question. se cannot he cN-rc-ed Q. ao mo.ys. -ols be ms t1 .ts best.
The daily Alaskan., 1904-12-31
ftKSSffktSG 5 GfNf1tRY GROUNDS

The Skagway lodge of Elks is at tsmpting to secure site for a ceme- tery, Negotiations. are now progress Ing with the U6itedSsStes gov tefhfnent rtoseGETea a portion, of. the military res eGyatiop ou, the vest side Qt the, river. It Is believed they win be successful
 ' 1.-the PRS shgll be7sueeessftn ia get bing bheqmiHtary reservation for'ceme- tory, purposes, theYwillepdeaynr 70 get the other secret societies ip the city to assist In purchasing the property and pGtCing 10 in condition for a tirstAelaSs huryinE ground The road to- ohe old cemetery, is in bad condition and the grounds are such that 1t is almost iln' possible to dig a grave because Of the rocks or to grade andA decorate the grounds in any waygc The ideaot securl ing a better cemetery, is one that has been much talked of and generally ap- proved. ''. - {,
The daily Alaskan., 1904-12-31
fURNBACK
 E Z - A
hDNr NC vN N fFr' Atlin Mail Carriers Fail to
 Get Through II q <
Snecial Correspondence

Log Cabin, Dec. 30-The mail car riers arrived here last night from Taku Where they were obliged to turn back on account of ice forming on Atlin lak
 and the high wind. r They left again this morning swith a full load The trail has been in bad shape for few days on account-of a heavy snowfall and the soft weather, but it is all right again, Golden Gate and At'in Lake are still open. g Mach reu brothers will Ybs south bound. passengers today They are on their way 10 England, They are re- turning from a hunting trip in the Deese lake country and rebdrt having bagged lots of game. They musOed out oyer the trail from Telegraph creek via Atlin,. ...r ,.f .- s,.r --.. :.
The daily Alaskan., 1904-12-31
BIC V0If TN. N=. -o=7 777.,

The returns from practically all the Yukon, territory show that the total vote cast at the recent, election tn the election to be about $500, and that the majority for Dr. Thompson is about GOO Without the Alsek and Rlaane returns the vote was as follows; For pr. Thompson. 2O55; COngdon, l42S; T6ompson's plurality, 627; total vote, S4S5. r' F."n" r's 'rr' T" -'' ""'.
The daily Alaskan., 1904-12-31
MEN HEN ARE poWgREEss
To Fight NEnInst Disease UhIess They
 strike nt the UadeFlyfhsa Cause.

To treat -Buudrutr. md Falling Hair. with jCritautS- oY> oils oR which a para sitic ccrm Will prosper. Is like scOopins water from the ocean 10 prevent the tide s90Dl. rising, r- n-rF Na~0r. '.-.s. -you S1rnot accomplish a satisfactory cure without having a piGht understand irC of the fundamental causes Of the trouble
 You must kin the Dandrutr Germ. N,Cwbro's HeFplrIde does this because it is srpcltl,y made to do that very thing. EThau the germ is removed, tho hair ras no choice but to resume healthy growth and beauty. .aTo' v1 "Drstroy the cause, you remove the sract"
 sold -bY- leading, druggists. Send loc, IT vrg~.us for sampla-to-The Herpicide co, Detroit. Mich
 Wm. Britt, Special, Agent,
The daily Alaskan., 1904-12-31
New Music atPnck Train

The Pack Train saloon has just re- catgal 5Q gSw rocogds for iis exec lent rsguogIa ah and tue largest hUr1 that ever came 10 Alaska There will be a grand c ucert at that place tonight. The latest songs and the latest instru- mental selections will be given.
The daily Alaskan., 1904-12-31
t,. To che old Year

We laughed with you, we chaffed with 9 o- M you, '"' The glassrot fun we quafed with you, n While sitting side by, side. rn-e-ra
 You made life. bright, ..... .- Put out of sight The griefs we had to hide. We danced with you, we Pranced with you, While others less 'euttanced with you a Just slowly plodded on.
 You lent a hand
 At all We planned. -N,-- We missyou HOW you're gone. We diue5, 5,wjthyouSwe pined with you, And many. too, oft wined with you, old year, who went so fast.
 You were a friend -.,., Clear, to the end .-- .... Your jOys and woes are past. r .. we sighed with you, we cried with you, And some they almost died with you. Iris hard to say goodbye. .N ''E Your heart was warm
 Through sun and sl0rm, We grieve that you should die.
 % r' o. Life.
The daily Alaskan., 1904-12-31
Last of Holiday Goods Here

We have received thA last cOusign- meut of goods for the hQhday trade and are prepared 70 make suits, pants and Uyarcua.S hat are stricEly up-tO-date In .. rt-aec,s. Those who order first E..I of course have the largest stock ot g.u- trgW which. to make a selection
 F. WULLAND, Merchant Tailor.
The daily Alaskan., 1904-12-31

The Pac.Ic -g.s- Steamship Com pary is 60 1e congratulate. urp- s't--- ing the services o,. E.. A. -l-r... 6, its agent in tl.s city. I- would ge ugya- s.bIs for i-ro a9 better A more pypu- lar OF capable ma- could not be secured iu ,ha north I che country were searghg, W -su Eae tOafEe@ED
The daily Alaskan., 1904-12-31
At '. aOlssalo Price.

The Mascot saloon sells liquors, either bulk or case goOds"at wholesale prices. All the old brands always on hand. l0-l-tf.
The daily Alaskan., 1904-12-31
sKAGWAY wEATaER

, The result Of the observation taken at Moore wharf at midnight, Decembe~ 90. 1904 Is as follows: .-.. Temperature time of observation 9 Max temp. preceding 24 hours ... SI Min ........5l Mean = ....'.5+ Barometer, 2g1I.
 North wind, cloudy, ....
The daily Alaskan., 1904-12-31

Two nicely furnished Cottages for rent or sale cheap. Inquire at Skag- way laundry. 1924 If
The daily Alaskan., 1904-12-31

The Da,b Alaskan wisly, all it's readers a happy and a prosperous New Year.
The daily Alaskan., 1904-12-31

Oyster cocktails served also sold at wholesale, in pint and quart jars, at the N.anna Cafe. = -.------
The daily Alaskan., 1904-12-31

'.-e aye a sman line ei reversible hunting coats we would like to show spOrtsmen. k. Fl. ,ClaySOn < Co.
The daily Alaskan., 1904-12-31

-CIStar sue ktaiis, Q! !yRpiaeg Eastern he pacE Train restaurant.
The daily Alaskan., 1904-12-31

You make DO mistake by leaving your orders at the American TalorS-
The daily Alaskan., 1904-12-31

Evidenced lis-seessnIaating that the strenuous hreddyA bin have eArged the title 'sTrust BusterP before the termi- nation of hts administration. May his a--ScSvn-the puPer- srlse-Se-wysueee-s- ful as was that on the merger,
The daily Alaskan., 1904-12-31
Clam ch swdOr Tonight

Get bowl of that famous clam chow der at the Seattle SLoOu tonight.
The daily Alaskan., 1904-12-31

2~ -~C Iii
The Columbus commercial., 1904-08-28

Our reporter interviewed Mr..
Chapman, Cashier, Merchants &
Farmers Bank a few days ago
concerning the savings depart
ment of this bank and the aux
iliary or small savings bank sys-
tenn, this being a new venture
with banks in this part of the
state. Mr.. Chapman said since
opening this department his
bank had a deposit through this
system of over S18, 10000. The
major part Ct this amount being
saved and deposited by working
people and children during the
week and on Saturday nights
and that he believed the people,
especially the wage Garner, was
greatly benefited, as this system
encouraged them to save regu-
larry and Systematically, and
impressed upon them the truth
of the old adage, ''it is what you
save, not what you earn that
makes wealth." We asked:
''What per cent do you pay on
money deposited through this
little savings bank ?"
eve pay three per cent. per
annum, compounded semi ian
nually.''
"How many little banks have
you placed?"
about 400. .
''Does this small savings pay
your bank, or are you carrying
this department for the sole BEN
eft Of the pubhc?''
"We did not establish this de-
partment for our health, but we
added this branch to our business
with the the idea of making it a
mutual benefit, and while, at this
time, it being in its infancy. does
not pay Us much for our trouble,
still. we believe as Columbus
grows and manufactures spring
up. as is quite evident, this de-
partment will grow and become
quite factor in our business.
The Columbus commercial., 1904-08-28

Mr.. III. Y. Brooke, editor of
the Crenshaw County Critic, of
Lawrence, Ala, was in the city
Thursday and made The Com
mercial Office a pleasant call.
The new building Of the Column
bus Yarn and Cordage Co. is
rapidly being pushed to compile
ton and as soon as possible the
machinery of the old electric
light plant, which has been pur-
chased by this concern, will be
installed and the manufacture Of
various grades of twines begun
at once.
The Columbus commercial., 1904-08-28
Columbus Boy Com
ing to the Front.

The Meridian Evening Star, of
August %, had an article under
the head of "New Corporations
in which the name of Geo. NJ.
Foote, son of Capt. H. F. Foote,
of this city, played an important
part. The arti c q follows ::
"Foote and Drummond Commits
sion Company, domiciled at Co
lumbia, Marion county, capital
$50 1000. with Geo. NJ. Foote, n.
K. Drummond and others as in
corporators.
The Columbus commercial., 1904-08-28
BETTER THAN EVER.

Osborne-jastly famous for
delightful soda f ountain p
drinks, creams and sherbets-
has just added a number of
handsome tables and chairs.
especially for the comfort and
pleasure of Ladies. These
conveniences over a beautiful
inlaid floor, just put down,
will add much to the enjoy
ment of the nice things YOU
can always fnd at
0SBORNE'S
The Columbus commercial., 1904-08-28

tage of the recommendation 1f
the Cotton Growers Association
have profiited greatly by it. Vow
we have the active c0-operatjou
of other organizations and hope
by September 30 70 have aI
farmer organizations "a unit on
the subject Of holding cotton ana
only selling about 10 per cent. "a
month.
l.. =. Peters,
President Texas Cotton Growers
Association.
The Columbus commercial., 1904-08-28
Positions Vacant.

On account Of increase IN bus
mess the Citizens Long Distance
Telephone Co. has "a few positions
open for intelligent young ladies
as local and Long Distance oper-
ators. Applicants must start now
to learn by September lst. APP
ply in person at Office over Irilu
and Nelson, or by letter with
references. S-1t-2w
The Columbus commercial., 1904-08-28
New Healing Powers.

1t would seem that new properties
have been discovered in the waters at
Eurek Springs, Ark, peculiarly
adapted to assisting in the curing of the
drug and liquor habits. These new
DTopertfes have led to the establishment
OF large and splendidly appointed
Sanitarium, where these dieeases (if
they may be called such) are treated.
A large and commodious hotel has been
fitted up comfortably and every atten-
tion is given to patients. The Sanitar-
ium is in charge of skilled corps OF
specialists and some remarkable cures
are being made. The Sanitarium is in
cearge of DR.. Z. A. Reed, and this gen.
tleman invites correspondence on all
troubles of this nature.
Excursion tickets are sold from all
points on the
The Columbus commercial., 1904-08-28
Chancery Notice.

The State of Mississippi,
Lowndes County.
TO Asbury Buchanon, Post Once adj
dress unknown:
You are commanded to appear before
the Chancery Court of the County of
Lowndes in said State, on the 1st Mon
day of October, a. D. 1904, to defend
the suit of Malissa Buchanon for
Divorce, wherein you are defendant
This II day of Aug. A. D. 1904.
d. d. RICHARDS, Clerk.
BY Is. A. LINCOLN, D, c.
8-2i swlt-w3t.
The Columbus commercial., 1904-08-28

Messrs. Smith and Johnson of
this city left Friday for Carroll :
ton, Ala, where they go to be-
gin the publication of the Pick
ems County Herald. Both are
young men of character and
ability, and The Commercial pre-
diets for them success.
The Columbus commercial., 1904-08-28
CURES scIATicA

Rev. W. L. Riley. T.. T.. D CGHsE
New York, writes; after fifteen days
Of excruciating pain from scIatIe rueu-
matism, under varions treatments. e
was induced 20 rry BaEari's snow
Liniment: the first application giving
my first relief and the second entire Fe-
lief. can give it unqualified reeeu-
mendation." pc. 50c. >I-uU Sold .E
Johnston & Cainc.
The Columbus commercial., 1904-08-28
FRISCO SYSTEM
AT VERY LOW RATES.
niDS WANTED.

Sealed bids will be received by
Board of Supervisors until Sept.
5tn, for repairs on McGowan i
Jemison mill bridges. Specifiea-
tons on file in Clerks office.
Bond will be required of success
full bidder. The board reserves
the right to reject any and all
bids. D. ID. RICHARDS,
vat Clerk.
The Columbus commercial., 1904-08-28
COLD then Pneumonia

So many people who have sPpaFeay recovered fora
stricken with Pneumonia. THIS da- tha TIE
bronchial tubes and lungs weakened anzba
resist that terrible disease OPNAC the greatest throat lag
remedy VIII kill cold tentyour Physcahs srs eaa-
stany prescribing and recommending OPsae pzsats
purely vegetable causing uaas-aaE
follow qunne and other drugs containing oPiaisH
The Columbus commercial., 1904-08-28
Worlds Fair St. Louis.

Tickets at low rates now on
sale. For particulars apply to
any Mobile and Ohio Railroad
agent.
The Columbus commercial., 1904-08-28
LOST STOCK CERTIFICATE.

5 shares Columbus Insurance
and Banking Co., No. 365, Feb.
13, 1S91-Mrs. E. A. Cox
The Columbus commercial., 1904-08-28

Masuc Paint has q greater
covering capacity than Any ether
ready mixed paint oa ere uarSst-
See rs for prizes. s.-Chapnar a
MsyGeld.
The Columbus commercial., 1904-08-28

On the first and third Tuesdays
in each month, including Dec.
Goth, the Queen & Crescent will
sell homeseekers tickets to points
in Texas at greatly reduced rates.
Make no mistake, but call on or
write the undersigned for detail
ed information before making
your arrangements.
JNo. W. WOOD, T. P. A,
Meridian, Miss.
For RENT Over Munroe C
Co.'s Book Store, cool furnished
rooms with bath. Furnished flats
of 3 rooms and kitchen with gas
stoves. 7-10-1m
The Columbus commercial., 1904-08-28

Easy terms. Glow rates, notes
taken. positions free. Address
Room b. GRENADA BUSINESS CO.
LEGE, GRENADA, MISS,
The Columbus commercial., 1904-08-28
NEW FAST TRAIN
TO ST. LOUIS,
Leaves Columbus sos am.
Daily.

Dining cars serve all meals, a
La carte. Train is wide vesti-
buled and consists of handsome
day coaches. drawing room and
library observation 1 g pin z
cars. Write or call on any NJ. &
o. r. r. agent for all informa-
ton.
The Elbert County tribune., 1904-02-18
Brass and Copper.

The craze for brass and copper is
In full force. No matter how small or
how peculiar looking the piece, II will
ind place In the decorative scheme
OF the time. The genuine antiques are.
o. course, hard to find. and very ex-
pensive. but the excellent reproduc-
tions are Just as effective as far as
ornament is concerned. Perhaps you
are fortunate and have stored away
some kettles your great-grandmother
had. II 80. get them out and see
what a ind you have made. They
can be used for scrap baskets. jardi-
nieres or anything their size and shape
suggest.
The Elbert County tribune., 1904-02-18
For snanaIed costumes.

Spangled costumes are very fash
ionable. and the tendency is to weight
light materials with heavy trimming.
A gown of black net over white satin
has full skirt divided In narrow PAN
els that have a round scallop at the
bottom, each one surmounted with a
heavy design of Jet. The same idea
is carried out In the wide sleeves.
which have white rufiled undersleeves
TO complete them. A yoke and n
shoulder cape are OF the net heavily
embroidered.
The Elbert County tribune., 1904-02-18
Food Of the Chinese.

"'rhe food of the Chinese consists
principally OF rice and fish" That
statement has appeared in nearly ev-
cry school geography or history that
has been published since the mood.
ITS oil fOlderol and iiapdoodle." says
n concessionaire from the interior of
the great empire. THE streams were
fished out ages ago. and you seldom
find fish in the interior. On the coast
yes, xuch Ash is eaten. But the main
food Of the Chinese is pork and chick
ems. Mutton and beef are rare. Less
rice Is eaten than you would imagine,
but there is an abundance OF palatable
vegetables. and you would find no diff.
ficulty in making out a good dinner"
The Elbert County tribune., 1904-02-18
Y any other Russian

age than probably any other Russian
general.
During the siege of Cock Tepe OBJ
rubcheff was sent out by Skobeleff one
night to reconnoiter the position Of
the enemy. He refused to take any
soldiers with him, as the other officers
detailed for that duty used to do, but
went alone disguised in Turcoman
costume.
He penetrated to one of the camp
fires of the Turcomans, underneath
the walls of the fortress. and sat down
and calmly ate supper with them, in
Producing himself as man from an
other branch of the tribe who had
been separated from his comrades.
From the talk around the campfire
he learned all he wanted TO know, and
he WAS about to retire unobtrusively
when a Turcoman. who had known
him as a Russian officer before the