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The Kemper herald. (Scooba, Miss.) 1875-1908, 1904-02-11

WANTED-FAIrHFUL PERSON TO
travel fer well established house in a
few counties, calling ON retail merchants
and agents. Local territory. Salary
$1,000 per week with expenses adolf
%tionsl, all payable in cash each week.
honey for expenses advanced. Posi-
ton permanent. Business successful
and rushing. STAEDARD HOUSE,, $50
Dearborn st, Chicago. 12-26t
The Kemper herald. (Scooba, Miss.) 1875-1908, 1904-02-11
Subscriptions Received.

Since Il last issue we have received
and herewith acknowledge sabscrip-
tions from
Scooba-N. Rush, SOC.
peKalb-C. II. Hull, 81 90 .
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cEANcERY styMG1oNs.
The State of Mississippi,

The State Of Mississippi,
To w. S. Toupsand:
You are commanded to appear before
the Chsncery Court OF Inc County OF
kemper, ia said State, on the 4th Mons
day of Nay, A .. 1904, to defend the
suit in said Court OF NJ. J. Tounsand,
wherein You are p Defendant.
This 2ad day CT February, a. d. 1901.
2f-3f SAM o. BELL, CLERK.
The Kemper herald. (Scooba, Miss.) 1875-1908, 1904-02-11

Scooba Lodge No. 2iS5. K. of II meets
the LIST and Ord Tuesdi ~ nights Of eaGl
month. at 8 O'Clock.
d. +. Turner, Reporter
The Kemper herald. (Scooba, Miss.) 1875-1908, 1904-02-11
General John b. Gordon's Own
~Book-Memorial Edition.

AGENTS WANTED in every city and
couney. 100000 copies will be- sold.
Agents should spply quickly for terri
tory. TRE MARTIN & HcYr Co.
Atlanta, Ga.
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THE HERALD.
Secret and Fraternal.

Jefferson Lodge No. lag. A. Fs& A. NJ,
eets Thursday night on or before the
6rst full moon in each mouth. at z o'clock.
NJ. L. Ward, Secretary.
The Kemper herald. (Scooba, Miss.) 1875-1908, 1904-02-11

Scooba Camp No. "a W. o. W, meets
the lst aud Ord Tuesday nights in each
month. at 7 o'clock.
j. W. Carter, Clerk.
The Kemper herald. (Scooba, Miss.) 1875-1908, 1904-02-11
To CURE A CoLD IN ONE DAY

Take Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets.
All druggists refund the money if they
fail to cure. +. w. Groves signature is
on each box.
The Kemper herald. (Scooba, Miss.) 1875-1908, 1904-02-11

Ssooba Lodge No I56. X. of P, meets
the LIST md Ord Monday nights in each
month, at Z O'clock.
The Kemper herald. (Scooba, Miss.) 1875-1908, 1904-02-11
Oaion Setts at Wards drug store.
ANOTHER CASE OF RHKuMArIsM CUREl

ANOTHER CASE OF RHEUMATIsM CUgED
BY CHAMBERLAIN's PAIN BAIM.
The efficiency of Cbamberlain'e Pain
Balm in the relief of rheumatism is be-
ing demonstrated daily. Parker Trip
lett. of Grigsby, Va, says that Cham
berlain's Pain Balm gave him perma-
nent relief from rheumatism in the
back when everything else failed, and
be would not be without it. For sale
by NJ. Z. Ward, druggist.
The Kemper herald. (Scooba, Miss.) 1875-1908, 1904-02-11

Subscribe for the HERALD.
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A. A. Hammack, Secretary.
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1904-10-27
Lumbermen Attention!
FOR SALE

The Newman Place, situated miles from Washington Village
the road Chelsea Mail twice daily Orange Co. telephone
land 100 tag 300
woodland The lumber this place has recently been surveyed by
acquainted with the business They estimate million feet of
hundred thousand of bass fifty thousand feet
white ASH four million feet of hard wood Call address
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1904-10-27
THE UCHER HEARING.

Nothing new, or of great import.
ance was developed in the hearing be-
fore W. n Telrio. ON Monday even.
ing, in the matter of p. W. Clement
against the State Auditor. W. W.
Miles appeared for the auditor and
Cowles and Moulton for Clement.
Mr.. Moulton testified that in Sep.
tember he was refused permission to
examine certain vouchers in the au-
ditor's office. Mr.. Graham main
tanned that the vouchers are not pub
lio records and open to the inspection
of any person who may ask to see the
documents. In the Bell case, the cir
cumstances were OF such nature that
he waived his objections and showed
the original vouchers to the examin-
ing committee This case he re.
garded as entirely outside Of his con-
struction of the law respecting the
vouchers in his office. Before the
case can be brought before the Su.
preme Court some dispositions are to
be taken. When the court will con
slider the matter is not rs yet known
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1904-10-27
FIFTH INN UAL CONFER
ENCE.
Daughters of American Revolution
Meet, Report and Elect Officers.

The fifth annual conference OF Yer
mont's Chapters of the Daughters of
the Ameri ican Revolution was called to
order by Mrs. F. Stewart Stranahan of
st. Albans, State regent, in the
Wood Art Gallery. Prayer was
offered by Mrs George A. Laird of
Royalton, followed bv the first and
fourth verses of America, Mrs.
Stranahan and Mrs. e. f. Briggs of
Montpe ier, being the volunteer ac-
companists. The visiting Daughters"
were welcomed and greeted by Mrs.
K. f. Briggs. regent of Marquis dc
Lafayette Chapter OF this city, in
cordial, easy little speech, to which
Mrs Levi K Fuller of Brattleboro,
made felicitous response. Mrs
E. H. Mimms of st. Albans, State
secretary, read her report, showing
among other things that returns from
eighteen of the twenty chapters in
the State have membership of 651
new members during the year 66;
lost by transfer or otherwise 80; lost
by death 80: number of real Daugh-
tiers" 9.
The society has contributed 1858. 90
to Continental Hall. and to other
purposes 81, 1853. 49, graves to the
number of 431 have been located.
The report showed decided gain in
strength and activity.
The annual election of officers re-
suited in the reelection of the old
board as follows: Mrs julius j.
Estey. Brattleboro, national vice
president general; Mrs. F, Setwsrt
Stranahan, St. Albans, State regent
Mrs. CLAYTON N Marsh, Shorehsm,
vice State regent; Mrs Leonora
Huntington Mimms, S.. Albsns, State
Secretary; Mrs. Wallace Olemens,
Rutland, treasurer,
representatives of the following
chapters responded to roll call: Ann
Story, Ascutney, Bellevue, Benning
ton, Brattleboro, Ethan Allen, Green
Mountain, Hands Cove, Heber Allen,
Lake Dunmore, Marquis De Lafay-
cite. Ok Bow. St, John De Corevecoer,
Seth Warner, Thomas Chittenden and
William Mckinley.
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1904-10-27
SUPREME COURT.

The October term of Supreme Court
opened on Tuesday The expected de-
cision in regard to cases involving the
constitutionality of the license law
were not given but will be announced
later. No other important decisions
were rendered.
The Addison county case of E.
A. Thrall VS.. h. o. Porter was
dismissed for want of prosecution.
The case had been in the court
for nearly ten years. E p. Sweet
and Z. B. Sweet VS.. Hollis and Flor
enoe Mudgett, from Lamoille county,
was entered, settled and discontinued,
as we're also Whiteman Bros. VS.. Will
son Talbert and Bagley, Windsor
county. Stone Construction Co. VS..
Ottacueechee Wooen Co, Windsor
county. r. G. Baldwin. Admr., VS..
G. V. Railway Co., Windkam county,
United Jewelry Co. VS.. W. II. Liant
man, Franklin county, George III.
Smith, VS. Edward S. Howard's Es-
tate, Rutland county. Other entries
were as follows: l.. Z. Gleason VS..
G.. O Carpenter ct al, Washington
county, misentry; White River
Savings Bank VS.. Capital Savings
Bank q Trust Co. opinion read but
entry deferred.
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1904-10-27
COLONIAL DANES.
Business Session Election of Offic-
ers. Reception this Afternoon

The annual meeting of the Society
of Colonial Danes began this morning
in the Wood Art Gallery. Mrs. Wal
lace O. Clement of Rutland, presi-
dent, called the meeting to order.
Mrs. Mary Baxter Sanford of Rutland,
recording secretary, called the roll,
about forty responding, Many
Daughters of the Revolution were in
attendance swelling the assem- blage to
hall full. The president spoke,
showing the work done during the
year. Mrs. Cora Porter Chandler, of
Montpelier, treasurer of the society,"
submitted report which showed
gratifying balance in the treasury.
The secretary's report, by Mrs. San
ford, showed a total enrolment OF
about 240, an increase of 10 in the past
year. Beautiful tributes were paid
to the memories of Isidore Whitehead
Kenuey, Danvers, Mass Mrs Alma
, Park Valentine, Bennington, read by
Mrs L H. Ross; Mrs E G. Rice,
Poultuey, read by Mrs. Sanford
Mrs. f Stewart Stranahan, State
regent of d. A. r., PRESENTED reso-
lutions from that society asking the
! Colonial Danes to concur in petit
tiou to the Legislature for an appro-
priation for suitable men orials to
Seth Warner and Remember Baker !;
also for legislation by Congress max
/ ing Mt Independence and Fort Ticon-
| deroga ana its surroundings a national
park Both these resolutions were
adopted. The committee from the
Colonial Danes to carry these resolu-
! tions into effect is Mrs. S. n. Pingree,
Mrs. Kittridge Haskins, Mrs. O N.
North, Mrs. Robert Bascombe, Fort
Edward, NJ Y; from the d. a. r.
Mrs @. N North, Mrs Levi K. Fnll-
er, Miss Carrie f. Deavitt, Thanks
to Mrs. O. j. Bell we're voted for fix
ing the date Of ladies week" to CO.
incide with the plans of the society
and TO Hon. Joseph A DeBoer for the
use OF the Wood Art Gallery. Ten
dollars were voted to the Art Gallery
as a token of esteem. The questions
of changes in the constitution and Of
fixing a lump sum MS dues for life
were referred to the next meeting.
Mrs. Ensign of Cambridge, Mass. +,
greeted the ladies in neat speech.
The following officers were elected ;
President, Mrs. Wallace @. Clement ;
vice presidents, Mrs. f. Stewart
Stranahan, Mrs, Kittredge HaskiDs,
Miss Mary F. Cooke, Wellesley, Mass. ,
and Mrs. Albert Tuttle.
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1904-10-27
MCCARTHY SENTENCED.

Without hinching or displaying any
signs OF emotion. j. M. Mccarthy,
who was convicted of burglary at the
last term of Windham county court,
was sentenced by Chief Judge Rowell
in Supreme Court this morning to
not less than seven or more than eight
years in States prison. After SEN
tence the walked calmly down the cor
ridor of thu State House, lighting a
cigar as if nothing out of the ordiuary
had happened. Many remarked upon
his intellectual appearance. He was
found guilty in Windham county court
of being implicated in the Newfane
burglary and waived this except ons
in order that he might receive his en-
tence before the Supreme Court.
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1904-10-27

J. M. MCCARTHY. waslbefore the Su-
preme Court on Tuesday afternoon
and made confession OF his check.
cred career. He told the story of the
circumstances leading up to the New
fame burglary. as far as he was con-
cerned, and as far as he knew. He
SAID that the burglary was planned
in Boston weeks before, and that he
(McCsrthy) went back west where he
belonged. at the appointed time he
came east from Detroit to take part
in the job. He went to Brattleboro,
but being unable to find his accom-
plices, and as there was no train going
in the direction of the town he start
ed to walk up the narrow gauge
tracks He reached Williamsville and
supposed by the description that that
was the place argeed upon. He was
unable to find his pals there, and
thinking that some mistake had been
made he started back for Brattleboro
the next day. In the meantime the
burglary of the Newfane bank took
place and later, while in Brattleboro.
he MCCARTHY was arrested AS sus-
picious character He spoke of the
job at Newfsne as being done very
bunglingly, and said that he could
have easily made a clean job of it if
he had been there. His confession
has led to the arrest of several burg
lars III Boston, two of whom are sup
posed to be members of the Newfane
gang.
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1904-10-27
montpelier AND VICINITY

Judge Robert Chase OF Guildhall
is visiting in the city this week
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1904-10-27
ART Exhibit.

A collection of pictures is nov ex-
hibited in the reading room of Kel-
logg Hubbard library, the work OF
Miss Rachael Robinson, daughter Of
the noted Vermont author, Rowland
Robinson; and who is now in charge
of the art department. at Goddard
Seminary. The collection includes
pastels, water colors, portraits in oils
-one of the author and number
OF studies and sketches of black and
white-pen and ink, pencil or cray on.
Among these last are several which
will be reproduced in new book by
Rowland Robinson soon to be pub
lished. A little water color sketch
shows the scene OF Sam Lowell S
camp" with others on the Outer Greek.
Miss Robinson has also some attract-
i've book plates one OF which was
done for Frederick W. Ban roft. For
these, as we'll as other wUrR, The ar
tist would be GLAD to take orders.
The pictures will remain on eXhibi-
tion about ten days anu the public is
cordially invited TO inspect them.
pe-
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1904-10-27
Leading Hatters.
SUFFOCATED IN BLAZE.

n Boston. Oct 25. The Boston Ele-
waited Railway car barn at Forrest
Hills was burned this morning. One
life lost The building and thirty
cars were destroyed, causing loss of
$50, 600 Conductor Thomas Duff, q
college student, who was asleep in
his car, was suffocated, his body be-
ing found in the iuins
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1904-10-27

Judge Rowell stated that, owing 10
his confession which had led to the
arrest of other burglars, the sentence
was somewhat lighter than it other
wise would bave been. 1t is probable
that he would have got ten years if
he had not made his confession.
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1904-10-27
REASONS FOR INSURANCE.

Expenses eat up wages and sal
aries. Year after year the aver
age man expects to build up an
estate. The usual result is no
provision or only a small one for
wife and children. Life Insur-
ance does the work by easy pay
ments.
Corresponding solicited)
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1904-10-27
Every time you visit The Busy Store you will find
New Goods and New Bargains.

in
mostat nandth
n
neof
o
We eharep epenhhe OF
eUicebe piecew
prices?
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1904-10-27

troubles. .-MOnarch over PAIN OF ever.
sort. DIR. Thomas EcleoUric Oil.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1904-02-13

is reported taere that the Russian
cruisers VarlaS and Koriotz hauled
down their tiass without firing shot
and that 5000 japanese immediately
landed at Caemulpo and the march 10
Seoul commenced.
japanese troops also landed at all
the chief points of Southern aad West-
ern Korea. Another division of the
Japanese guards holds Fusan and Cha
mui2o. and altogether three divisions
of the japanese guards, each of Il. 900
men have been mobilized.
IL appears, the correspondent con-
tnueS. that the Russian warships at
NladiyostCClJ are icebound.
Another covrcv rcnd7nt of the Daily
| Mail telegraphs from Port Arthur un-
der date of February 8 that the Rus
sian advance has commenced. General
krast2linsky will leave Lao Yank to-
morrow for the Yalu river. al the head
of the Third brigade of artillery. con-
sisting of "a guns. and three regiment,
of infantry. he Third, Fourth and
Fifth infantry brigades are entrenched
along the railroad at a distance of 30
miles from Hal Chang. and three bat
teries of the Sifth brigade are at KIN
Chou
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1904-02-13
Three Russian Warships Torpe-
doed at Port Arthur.
2Destroyed hemulpo
MIKADO'S NAVY DEALS THE ENEMY A
STAGGERING BLOW
THE OFFICIAL DISPATCHES.

ST. Pcters'rrg, Feb. 1O.-An Official
dispatch received here says that Japa-
nese torpedo boats have attacked the
Russian squadron in the outer roads at
Port Arthur. and that three Russian
ships were damaged.
Admiral Alexieff's official report Ci
the attack by the japanese is as fol-
lows:
Il most respectfully inform your
majesty that at or about midnight of
February 20 3. Japanese torpedo boats
made sudden attack by means OF
mines upon the Russian squadron n
the outer roads O. the fos ,Gcss of Pol
Arthur, in which the battleships Rctvi-
zan and Cesarevitch and ths cruiser
Pallada were damaged. An inspection
is being made TO ascertain The CHAR
acter of the damage. Details are follow
ing for your majesty"
THE Russian battleship Retvizan
was built by the Cramps at Philadel-
phia. She is Of 200 tons dis solacement,
has 10000 i2d.,2;cd horsepower, and
has speed OF Is knots per hoIrl
\ second telegram has been received
from Viceroy AIeXieI. IL is dated Feb.
ruaTy 3, ana says:
"A Japan csc squadron of 10 battle.
ships and cruisers today began to BON.
bard Port Artb@r. The fortress re-
piled ana the sQuaarcn weighed anchor
in order 20 participate in the battle"
A third telegram from the viceroy
says that alter bombardment lastins Z
one hour the Japanese squadron
ceased its fire ana steamed to the
southward.
Our losses" the viceroy continues.
ARE two naval officers and 5I men
wounded and nine men killed, and on
the coast batteries one man killed and
three wounded.
During the engagement the battle
ship Poltava and the cruisers Diana
Askold and Novik were each damaged
on the water line. The damage to the
fortress was not important"
The following official bulletin has
Just been issued in the form of a tele-
gram from Viceroy Alexieff's chief of
staf, dated February 8:
BY order of the viceroy, / beg 10
report that this day at about IL O'Clock
In the morning, a Japanese squadron.
consisting of about Is battleships and
cruisers. approached Port Arthur and
opened fire. The enemy was received
with cannonade from the shore bat
teries and the guns of our squadron.
"hich also participated in the engage
ment.
AT about midday the Japanese
squadron ceased its fire and left, pro-
ceeuing south
Our losses in the fleet were two Off
GERS wounded, nine men killed and 81
men wounded. On the shore batteries
one man was killed and three were
wounded. Inc battleship Poltaya and
the cruiser Novike each had a hole
Knocked in her side below the water
line. The forts were slightly dam
aged. MAJOR GENERAL FLUG.o
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1904-02-13
Blooming Lily Lodge Anniversary.

Those who visited the Fourth Baptist
CHURCH on Tuesday night, February 2d
70 attend the anniversary exercises q,
Blooming Lily Lodge, No. 15, X. of P.
witnessed sight seldom seen in this
section and enjoyed an excellent pro.
gramme that could not be surpassed.
A large audience greeted the knights
on their arrival at the church. Bloom
ing Lily Lodge was host in itself. but
its ranks were swelled by North Star
and Fulton Lodges, who were their in.
vlted guests. Blooming Lily Co., No.
II, Uniform Rank. Capt. Charles f
Steward and Lieut.. Isaiah Christian
commanding made very fine showing
The men wearing their full dressed uni
forms, with their brilliant and glitter
ing attachments, their snow white he'll
NETS with scarlet plumes, made strik-
ing picture.
The various Courts of Calanthe had
assem- bled IN the basement of the
church and on the arrival of the
lodges, preceded them into the church
Around the rostrum were seated va
rlous lodge offic ais, Capt Steward
Lieut.. Christian aud several members
of the First Regimental Staff
The exercises were opened with pray
er by Sir Rev r. w. Monroe and Scrip
ture reading by Sir Rev. L. w. Will
lams. Sir Elam l.. Banks made an ex-
cellent address of welcome. Owing to
the absence of Sir E. A. Washii gton.
who was indispesed, Sir Rev. f w.
Williams delivered a very entertaining
and instructive address on the prosper
lty of the order. Sir DR.. Charles E.
Wilder was loudly applauded for rem
derlng an excellent solo Me sdames
Lucas and Evans were the recipients of
many praises for duett splendidly
rendered. Miss Madeline Randolph
the accomplished elocutionist, carried
the house by storm with n humorous
recitation, which displayed extraordl-
nary elocutionary powers. Sir O. NJ
Steward received prolonged applause
for his fine poem, which he, by request
wrote for the occasion.
1t was deeply regretted that the
speaker of the evening. Sir W. IL. Ran
doiph, on account of IA severe cold was
unable TO deliver the oration. For
from the applause given as he was an
nounced, was evidence of the fact that
he was great favorite in Pythian circles
IN that section However, Sir Randolph
appeared and in very hoarse voice
stated 20 the audience that q severe
cold and throat troubles had rendered
him totally incapable of filling his role.
casualty he deeply regretted, aud
asked To be excused. This could be
seen was great disappointment TO ALL
The choir on this occasion was at its
best, and under the leadership of Prof.
Isaiah II. Garter rendered excellent
music for the occasion, which has since
been the talk of the hill
The anniversary was in every way a
grand success. The programme which
was so nicely arranged and executed
was the result of the untiring and zeal
Gus efforts of the popular Sir Knight
Foster l.. Lucas, who was chairman of
the committee of arrangements
Great credit is also due Sir Charles
ii. Morton, Sir Lee Jackson and Sir
Walter l.. Sayles of the committee for
their noble work in arranging and hav-
ing everything pleasant for the occa
sion. Long live Blooming Lily Lodge.
A CAREFUL OBSERVER.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1904-02-13
ATTACKED AT MIDNIGHT
ffter Disabling Three Russian War
ships Japanese Resume Battle.

Stter Disabling Three Russian War
ships Japanese Resume Battle.
Che Foo. Feb. 10. - The japanese
feet attackt d Port Arthur at midnight
ON Monday. Two Russian battleships
and one cruiser were disabled by tor
pedoes.
The battle was continued yesterday
morning at a range of three miles.
The Russians left one cruiser outside
to watch for the Japanese ships. The
cruiser was fired upon by the japanese,
and the other Russian vessels took UP
, their anchorage and cruised around
the roadstead. The japanese fleet
came up within three miles, and a bat
, tie commenced. The japanese fired on
the ships and forts, which replied. Two
, Russian ships were struck by shells,
but were only Slightly damaged. The
Russian fire fell short
The British steamer Columbia has ar
rived from Port Arthur with additional
news of the attack by the japanese
feet upon the Russian fleet in the roads
outside of the harbor of Port Arthur.
The Columbia was in the roads at the
time and felt the first shock OF a tor
pedo explosion at IL o'clock on Monday
night The attack continued all night
and at daylight two Russian battle-
ships ard one first class Russian
cruiser were seen TO have been disabled
and beaca2d at the entrance of the
harbcr. The cruiser was badly listed
to one side
Yesterday morning the Russian forts
opened fire on the Japanese fleet, whlca
was about three miles distant The
Japanese vessels returned the fire. hit
ting several of the Russian ships. The
Russian cruisers then went out and Jla
japanese vessels disappeared They
were seen later going in the direction
of Dalny apparently undamaged AL
though the officers OF the Colum bia say
that there were II in the att ackng
party, only 10 were seen later in the
day by the steamer Foo Chow
The Columbia had a narrow escape
from Injury. Her passengers an d crew
were very much excited. While going
out OF the roads at Port Arth ur the
Russian cruiser Novik got between the
Colum bia and the Japanese fleet Shells
which passed over the Novik struck
around the Columbia. Her flag was
cut into shreds. and one shell fell OF
her deok. The faces OF those who were
on deck were blackened with powder
smoke. A naval officer who was re-
Gently at Port Arthur says the Rus
slams were not prepared for tbs at
tack on their ships, nd had an insult
ciant amount ow steam up. I
It is probable that the Japanese feet
was conveying 2s troop ships from
Sasebo to some port Of Korea.
Japanese are reported to be IN pos
session of the southern portion OF The
Il