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The Grit-advocate., 1904-02-19
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The Grit-advocate., 1904-02-19

Kharkoff, Ekaternoslav. and Moscow
come stories of patriotic demonstra-
tions. The war fever has seized upon
the people. Public balls and other
festivities have been countermanded
and the Red Cross society Is be-
sieged with women ready to go to the
front as nurses.
The czar's first move after accept
ing the issue of war was to order the
mobilization of the army reserves in
east Asia.
In every military district in Eu
ropean Russia regiments OF infantry,
cavalry and artillery are under orders
to prepare for a campaign in the far
east.
The war department has practically
assumed control of the Transsiberian
railway and its capacity already is
being taxed to the utmost in the
transportation of troops and munitions
of war.
There was great scene at the
naval academy when the czar per-
.sonally advanced the senior class to
Wthe rank of officers. The czar, who
wore an admiral's uniform, in address
ing the cadets, SAID:
You are aware, gentlemen, that
two days ago war was declared upon
us. The insolent foe came by night
and attacked our stronghold and fleet
Russia now needs her navy as well
as her army I have come to-day to
promote you to the rank OF midship-
men. l am confident that. like your
reyered predecessors. Admrals Chi
chagof, Lazaref Nakhimof, Karnilof
and Istomin, you will work for the
welfare and glory Of our beloved faith
erland and devote all your energies
to the fleet over which flies the flag
Of St. Andrew"
The Russian newspapers in general
chorus denounced the action Of Japan
as being treachery, declaring that 1t
Is truly Asiatic, but insisting that
the issue Of the conflict will not be de-
cided by the naval engagements, as
the Japanese will have to meet Russia
on dry land, when the score will be
we'd out.
.he Novoe Vremya says it is quite
possible that the whole Of Corea has
been overrun by Japanese soldiers in
disguise, and that Russia may first
have to assume the defensive, but
when her forces in southern Man
churia and Corea are increased the
Japanese will realize what they have
to meet.
God, right and International law on
ayr side" the Russ says.
Zone hundred and thirty million
Russian hearts are beating in unison
in the desire to expunge the traitorous
slight on Russian honor. Enough of de-
fensive tactics! Let US drive out the
foe!"
The Bourse Gazette says: "Yester.
day we longed for peace. Now We
think only of war. The world soon
will be startled by Russia's heroic
work. Japan has placed herself be-
yond the pale of civilization. The up
start, pigmy Japan. would not have
dared to attack the giant Russia with
out the encouragement Of England
and America"
In this connection the Russ claims
to have authority for saying that the
two new Japanese warships, the Mis-
shin and kasuga, were saved from
certain capture by the Russian squad.
/ ron bound for the far east under Ad-
miral Wirenius by the action OF the
commander of British battleship in
placing his vessel across the Suez
GENERAL
The Grit-advocate., 1904-02-19
THE USSO-JAPANESE WAR

canal and hoisting signal OF distress,
thus delaying the Russians two days.
Gen. Dragomirov has arrived in St.
Petersburg. He is one of Russia's
greatest fighters and may be appoint
ed commander in chief. as Gen. Kou-
ropatkin, the war minister, probably
cannot be spared.
The Grit-advocate., 1904-02-19
STUDY JAPAN'S VICTORY
Europe Wonders at the Astounding
Success So Easily Won by
the Mikado's Navy.
Land Battles with the Armies OF
the Gar May Yet Turn the
Tide of Conflict.

Every successive detail from the far
east emphasizes the significance of the
astounding successes won by Japan.
says dispatch from London. 1t is
pointed out that the mikado's squad
rons are sweeping the sea as trium-
phantly as did that Dutch admiral
who rode the channel with broom at
his masthead. In less than forty
eight hours the balance Of the naval
The Grit-advocate., 1904-02-19
APPEALS TO RUSSIANS
Gar Calls Upon His People to Up
hold the Government in the
Conflict with Japan.
Reserves in All Parts of the Vast
Empire Have Been Sum-
moned to the CoIors.

The czar has answered Japan's per-
emptory challenge to arms and order
ed his armies and fleets in the far east
to meet force with force.
The empire is responding to the call
of the car The scenes of intense
patriotism which accompanied the
declaration of war against Turkey in
1877 are being repeated in all parts
OF the empire. From kief. Odessa,
The Grit-advocate., 1904-02-19
To Wash China Silk Dresses.

China silk dresses may be quite success
fully washed. Remove all spots with BEN
zine Then wash in warm soapsuds, rub
bling between the hands, rinse through
several waters. Use Ivory Soap and do
not rub the soap on the dress Wiring as
dry as possible, wrap in a sheet or clean
cotton cloth and. when partially dry. iron.
ELEANOR II. PARKER.
The Grit-advocate., 1904-02-19
DR.. COFFEE
Discovers Mild Remedies Thet Restore
Sight to Blind People.

Dr. VI o. Coffee, q noted oculist, 300 Good
Block Des Moincs, Iowa, has discovered mild
medicines that people can use in their eyes at
home and cure Cataracts. Scums Granulated
LIDS, Ulcers on the Eyes. Weak Sore Eyes and
my kind OF eye trouble.
Dr. Coffee has just printed $4,000 OF his
famous S0pa9e book on Eye Diseases and wants
to send q copy free to every render OF this
nuf prevent blindness and how his mild treat
meat cures all disea sCs at home at small ex-
pen,e. Write DR.. CoTce to-day for his book.
Don t wait to go blind.
The Grit-advocate., 1904-02-19
JAPAN'S POSSIBLE PLANS
English Strategy Expert Reviews
Conditions of the War.

Spenser Wilkinson, whose commen-
taries on the strategy and tactics of
the South African war placed him in
the forefront Of British military writ
ers, has an article in the London
Morning Post in which he says:
ANY Japanese objective can best
be secured by the defeat of the Rus
The Grit-advocate., 1904-02-19
Those Who Have Tried II

will use no other Defiance Cold Water
Starch has no equal in Quantity or DUAL
itv-l6 o. for 10 cents. Other brands CON
tain only IL o.
The Grit-advocate., 1904-02-19

be does not have Defiance Starch, you may
be sure he is afraid to keep it until his
stock of IL OF. packages are sold. Defiance
Starch is not only better than any other
Cold Water Starch, but contains lG OF. to
the package and sells for same money as IL
OF. brands.
The Grit-advocate., 1904-02-19

Charlie-Mother what does trans
parent mean? Mother-That is some
thing you can look through. Charlie
Oh, | see, you mean keyhoie.
The Grit-advocate., 1904-02-19

She-Oh, see the dancing snowflakes!
He-Yes; they are practicing Tor the
snow ball | suppose.
The Grit-advocate., 1904-02-19

Orator-Where else will you find in
one spot such products as marble, iron.
clay, chalk. copper, lead. slate, glu-
cose, fruits of all kinds, hemp. fax and
The Grit-advocate., 1904-02-19

Terrence. what is the doctors dag
nosis of your case?" He hasn't told
ne yit, but I'm bettin' it'll be ivry cint
ave tin dollars"
The Grit-advocate., 1904-02-19

A short-sighted man always expects his
neighbor to look through his glasses.
The Grit-advocate., 1904-02-19
When Your Grocer Saws

Look out for squally domestic weather
after a December May wedding.
The Grit-advocate., 1904-02-19

Those who have no use for the iowly
should remember that the lower Jaw does
nearly all the work.
The Grit-advocate., 1904-02-19

Mrs. Windows Soothing syrup.
Por children tecthing, sofens the gums, reduce. u
hsmmation allays pain, cures wind cole 25c bottle
The Grit-advocate., 1904-02-19

STnNE REPAIRS Of every known mahe Of
- wv II stove, furnace range. GEO. A.
PULLES. 1881 LAWRENCE ST Denver. Phone rs
The Grit-advocate., 1904-02-19

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The Wichita daily eagle., 1904-05-15

Cards have been received announcing
the nuptials of S. Bernstein, of Chicago,
and Miss Bessie Althausen, of this city,
ON the 24th of May. The ceremony will
take place at Netherwood hall, says the
FL Reno Democrat
The Wichita daily eagle., 1904-05-15
TO OVERCOME
| POTATO ROT
Interest Has Been Created
Among the Farmers.
TO PRESERVE VEGETABLES
Has a Process That Will Keep
Them the Year Round.

Perry, o. T., May 14.-Considerable in
terest has been created in Noble county
lately in the making known of a process
whereby potatoes, onions and other vege-
tables may be successfully kept from
season to season without danger of de-
cay. j. W. Harrison. a farmer of Perry,
0. T., has. after repeated efforts for
years, discovered a remedy which stops
the rot OF potatoes. both wet and dry,
by scientific process and keeps them in
a perfect state from season TO season.
The remedy is simple, harmless and cas-
lily applied TO large and small quantities
and inexpensive. The business men and
farmers say that Harrison's discovery
will revolutionize the farming industry of
the southwest, as the climate and soil
are we'll adapted 10 potato growing. Ok
lahoma is attracting potato growers from
other states and it is predicted that thou
sands of acres of potatoes will be plant
ed next year. In 1901 over $3.50, 900 worth
OF potatoes were received for the early
crop. according to the governors report
to the secretary of the interior. This
and Pottawatomie counties the largest
acreage of potatoes ever attempted in
Oklahoma has been planted and the out
look for a large yield is very encourag-
ing
The Wichita daily eagle., 1904-05-15
WILL BE A JUBILEE,
Fifteenth Anniversary of Methodsm
in Oklahoma City to Be Observed

oklahoma City. o. T. May 14.-The fif-
keenth anniversary Of Methodism in Ok
lahoma City Will be celebrated by a jubi-
Zee rally and dedication of the First Meth
c3ist Episcopal church ON June 5
a splendid series of services for that
day have been arranged by Rev. Frar k
T.. Day. pastor. and the general services
will he conducted by Joseph w. Powell
Of Buffalo. n. Y, an eminent church.
man who is known from ocean to ocean
as the remarkable laymsn in Method
ism" = leader in the Epworth league and
Sunday school work. national organizer
Of the Brotherhood of ST. Paul and man
with special gifts for work among men
Mr.. Powell will speak at every service
Mr.. Powell. vocalist Of much talent
accompanies Mr.. Powell and is one the
program for two numbers
Oklahoma City Methodists are arrang-
tng to make the day famous in the an
mails of the denomination in Oklahoms.
The Wichita daily eagle., 1904-05-15

the beginning of a new order OF things.
First came six-horse team attached to
trucks bearing the big boiler for the
steam engine which Is to furnish the pow
er for the drills then four-horse team
with the engine, and these were follow
ed by wagons loaded with drills, piping.
cables, timbers and other paraphernalia
which go to make up a complete drilling
outfit. In all there were thirty-seven
teams, though some had gone on ahead
of the main procession. The horses and
wagons were decorated with flags and
banners and the whole presented an OBJ
ject lesson of the magnitude of the en-
terprise which has been inaugurated by
the Ponca City Oil, Gas and Mineral
The company has let the contract for
three wells to be sunk on its leases east
of the city, and the work is now under
way. The contractors are men who have
had long Experience in the work and un-
their business thoroughly, and
it may rea sonably be expected that 1t VIII
not be many days before they ascertain
what is in the earth under the rich soil
of Iyav county
The Wichita daily eagle., 1904-05-15
FARMERS HOLD MEETING.
Elect a Delegate to Attend the Topeka
McctinQ

/ Blackwell, o. T., May 1.-THE Farmers
Cooperative Shipping association met, to
the aumber of about 100, Wednesday af
ternoon, for the purpose of electing a
board of local directors for the current
year and TO elect delegates to the con-
vention to be held at Topeka, says the
News.
w. H. Thompson was elected chairman
and Mr. Morey secretary. Besides the
two subjects mentioned. they discussed
number of questions of general interest
to the members of the association. One
of them was the question OF admitting
anybody who is not a farmer to member
ship. or placing any one not member on
the board of directors. unless he is bona
fide tiller of the soil The meeting was
most harmonious and beneficial To those
present. 1t called out suggestions from
various members on matters connected
with the welfare of the association.
The following We're elected directors OF
the local organization: Wright Seebach.
Bainurn, Vanderver and Thompson The
meeting then proceeded TO elect delegates
to the convention at Topeka, with the re-
suit that Bafnum. Blubaugh and Wander
yer were chosen. This completed the
business OF the neetin.
The Wichita daily eagle., 1904-05-15
CAPT. CLARK ASSIGNED.
Will BE Commandant at the Military
Institute.

Oklahoma City, .. T.. May l.-Capt,
Dllard H. Clark, L. 5. A. has been as
signed commandant of the Oklahoma
state military institute. Capt Clark Is a
graduate of West Point and has served
some prominent schools, having been de-
tailed at the university of Illinois, state
college AT Lexington. Kentucky, state col
lege of Pennsylvania an dthe university
of Florida. He is man of fine military
bearing and completely versed in the
management OF boys. His acquisition ma
terially strengthened the faculty. This
appointment insures the success OF the
military department. one OF the most i'm
portant features of the school.
The faculty has been further strength
ened by the appointment of Capt. j.
Jones. formerly of Alabama. to the Eng
Iish department. Capt. Jones is a grad
uate of the university of Alagama. the
Auburn Polytechnic school and Wander
bilt university He is an able scholar
and a brilliant orator. His selection TO
MI this chair means that this important
subject will be ably handled
Many inquiries are being received by
Col. Dunn. and the attendance in Sep
tember will tax the capacity of the school
TO its utmost.
The cadets are preparing for commence
ment and final examinations School
closes June 10. and opens for the fall
term September Z.
Capt Clark has Instituted the setting
UP drill at a. m, out of doors. which
will benefit the crops from a physical
standpoint.
The institution Is receiving fine set
of physical apparatus including X-ray
and wireless telegraphy outfits. also a
chemical set and a fine astronomical
telescope and inches apeure. These aids
will add considerable interest TO the
scientific roursa
The Wichita daily eagle., 1904-05-15
CONVICTED Of
GRAND LARCENY
Jury at Trial Finds Daniet
Doty Guilty.
WAS HIS SECOND TRIAL |
Evidence in the Case Seems to
Be Convincing.
WAS HIS SECOND TRIAL

Enid. o. T. May H.-Daniel Do,y. whose
trial in court occupied most OF Tuesday
and all of Wednesday. was found guilty
OF grand larceny by the jury in a verdict.
says the Eagle.
The defendant in the case was irlmed-
lately taken in charge by the sheriff and
placed in jail. Mrs. Doty. who was in
the court room at the time. together With
her family OF two children. was stricken
with grief and had TO be removed from
the court room by banins.
She was carried down stairs. al the
time screaming and scbbing at the top
OF her voice.
Doty was convicted of stealing l0es
shingles from the Lahoms yard Of the
Enid Lumber company. This Is the sec
ond time he has been tried and both
times before Judge Irwin Judge f.win
granted new trial. and in addition 10
Judge James. who represented him at
the first trial. Temple Houston. of Wood.
ward. Chalmers Wilson and Jack Jones.
of Enid. assisted in the defense.
The case was hard fought one and
created much interest. 4 bundle Of
shingles was a mute witness in the case
displaying Snutilated sides. where il wal
charged by the prosecuting attorney that
they had been planed by the defendant In
order TO obl!seratc the brand on them.
This was offered in court n an exhibit.
One witness testified that he had been
approached by Doty and asked 20 go 70
Lahoma and steal shingles. That at two
o'clock in the morning. Doty returned
past his house. with his wagon mufricd.
and the vehicle loaded with shingles. pre-
sumediy from the .L.ahoma yard. The
shingles were later found in Dotys shed
HE far,,
The Wichita daily eagle., 1904-05-15


sioners at their regular meeting. and that
they-the ommissioners-then had offered
to pay $4,000 for the court house as
shown by the plans then presented to
them. That the other member of the
board of commissioners, c. l. Overstreet
had no notice or information of any kind
that proposition was TO be submitted.
and that no effort was made by the COM
missioners. as a board TO obtain the low
est bid for the erection of such court
house. And that ]. w Jones and o. A.
Brewer had made no effort of any kind
TO inform themselves as to the actual
value of the building for which they were
contracting, and that the $4,000 in cou-
pons were signed and delivered to F. G.
Bonfils without his having given any
bond or security of any kind to secure
his faithful performance of the contract.
j. J. GUSTAV.
Foreman of the Grand Jury.
The Wichita daily eagle., 1904-05-15
OFF FOR TEXAS.
Norman Students Attend the Track
Meet at Bryant.

Norman, O. T., May 14.-Thomas H
Tribby, John Darling and Hugh Carol
left yesterday afternoon for Bryant,
Texas, where they will represent the
university in the track meet and athletic
contest at that place.
This is the first time that the univer-
sity has been represente din the South
western Athletic association and the boys
hope to make creditable showing in
this event.
This association is composed of the uni
versity of Texas, university of Arkansas
and three denominational colleges OF
Texas, this making the sixth member.
The contest this year is held at Bryant
and will be an important event in the
history of the colleges interested.
The university, although it is unable to
send more than these three representa-
tives, hopes to carry off a few of the
events. as all three of the representatives
hold some excellent records
The Wichita daily eagle., 1904-05-15
GRAND JURY REPORTS.
Gave Its Findings Concerning Woods
County Court House

Alca. o. T. May 1.-THE grand 5gry
has brought in The following report OF
the court house contract,
We. as grand jury. fnd THAT On the
TN day Of January. 1866. two Of the
county commissioners entered into vrft-
ten contract for the erection q co1--
house ard 5aii il Woods county. s5d ira,
the tao commissioners. J. " Jo1es and
O. A Brewer had secret meetings with
= G. BSnals and J J. Buc6srf. after
rsrht Il the sscs part q the Flrs; Va
tisnai Bank a. Ava. thar fh>x there re-
lle5 ur-oa reTresea,z ;sors made - = ..
roaaIs ard J HuSdar: sn6 others.
stst they ID nof investigate ib% natter
IN snr <sy 20 protect The interest %
the tar yeyers q The oounsy. That fhey
Understood .; ;bs i1st r'erii-x- re s2ri5
part % January set thA; pr1posiiso,
cf 80 80 vzs - te Esscs - taz cozE-als-
The Wichita daily eagle., 1904-05-15
BANKS is ACQUITTED.
He Thought He Had an Interest in the
Property.

Enid. o. T., May I'D. L. F. Banks,
colored, attorney, and associated in the
publication of the Oklahoma Star, the
official organ of the colored people OF
Oklahoma, was found not guilty of the
charge of obtaining money under false
pretenses. for which he was tried yester-
day in the district court, by Judge IT.
win The jury returned a verdict this
morning and the colored man was dis
charged, says the Eagle.
Banks was charged with making
warranty deed for a piece of property in
the city to another colored man, in which
he had no rights nor title.
There is a litigation over the ownership
of the lot which will come up for trial
this term of court.
Banks was on the witness stand and
testified that he thought that he had an
interest in the lot he sold, and that he
thinks so vet
The Wichita daily eagle., 1904-05-15
Pcs.mas,ers nsy, oraanlr.e.

okishona city. . T. May H-pos,-
masters organized lazs evening hy sIsr,-
ing J Bssrts q Sormsn az rreataet.,.
H. n. Sisirsp ~ Chandler. vice presi-
dent. Tors worxey of Aaifssil. secretary.
Oklahoma City. treasurer An er~sutfxx
committee zsE aiso sise.sd CONSISTING Of
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waton<s. J ~. sisrsoa1. VEeens. e.
p Nsernasn. Saltwater. Delegate. elect
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The Wichita daily eagle., 1904-05-15
U. c. T. ADJOURN.
Elect Officers, Complete Their Busi-
ness and Are Entertained.

Oklahoma City, o. T., May 1.-THE
Commercial travellers have completed
their work in this city, and tonight they
are being entertained at a grand con-
cert at the opera house.
THE annual election of officers resulted
rs follows:
.tPastsgrand .couhcior. sWmsHL- Stations.
Atchison, Kan.
@Grand councillor, W. d. Mawry, Cherry
vale, Kan
Grand past councillor, C. C. Hamilton,
Pittsburg, Kan.
Grand junior councillor, F. B. Gatchell,
Topeka. Kan.
Grand secretary, P. G. Wakenhut,
Salna. Kan.
urand treasurer, L. C. Noise, Emporia,
Kan.
Grand conductor, w H Cook. Wichita,
Kan
Grand page. w. W. Cleland, Lawrence,
Kan
Grand sentinel. Geo. c. Irvan, Hutch
inson. Kan.
Topeka, Hutchinson, Salina and Inde.
pendence were bidders for the next ses-
sion of the grand council, but the next
meeting was finally awarded to Indepeno-
ence Kan.
Todays program was as follows:
e9a a m.-Secret session of the grand
council
$3.50 a. m.-Meeticg OF subordinate coun-
ciis at Masonic hall for the initiation of
candidates and other business
.5e p. m.-Grand parade of grand and
subordinate councils. headed by Mar
shalls military band. r. ]. Haus, Grand
marshal; S. II. Harrelson. assistant grand
marshal; j. Frank Rice, r. B. Alexander
and c. L. Thomas. aides.
80 p. m.-Diversified entertainment at
Colcord park.
500 u. m.-Girand concert at opera house.
ly Independence (kansasl band