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Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1904-12-29

LOUDER SOUND THE BELLS OF WELCOME. LET THE ANTHEMS FLOAT AFFAIR
TILL THE HEARTS OF ALL THE PEOPLE LIFT THE STRAIN,
LET THE MUSIC OF HIS COMING REACH THE LoVELAND OF TIKI STAR
AND BE ECHOED ON THE FAR CELESTIAL PLAIN;
HE COMES, THE BABY NEW YEAR. IN HABHLMENTS OF WHITE.
FAIR AND FRESH AS NATURES EVER DEWY MORN, .-
WITH THE WORLDS BELLS RINGING CLEARLY IN THE SOFT AND SACRED NIGHT
THAT UsHERs IN TINES NEWEST, FAnREsT BORN.
s!E WITH US, O DAINTY Conner, TILL THE SNOW is ON THY HAIR
AND A STAFF is IN THY HAND FOR JOURNEY FAR
TILL. AGAIN WE WAIT TO WELCOME FROM THE EAST ANOTHER EAT
AND NO LONGER CLOVIS FOR THEE THE MORNING STAR;
CONE INTO THE HEARTS OF GLADNESS THAT HAVE WAITED FoR HEh oNo'
BRING THE HAPPINESS AND PEACE THAT ALL SHOULD kNo
AND THE WORLD WILL HAIL THY COMING WITH A GRAND IMMORTAL oNd
MID THE FALLING OF THE SOFT AND FLEEoY SNOW.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1904-12-29
About His Raisin'.

who's that skeetin' along in that big
a~utomobile?".
That's Jones-the successful author"
"Why-he used to ride in an ox-cart!"
"Hush!-he wouldn't be seen in one
now. He only makes his money by writ
in about ox-carts. an the poor folks that
ride in 'em!"-Atlanta Constitution.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1904-12-29

If L man shows genius in killing and
manning thousands Of his fellow creatures
we give him rank, high pay, fame and
adulation, but leave those who by patient,
unselEsh toll with meager remuneration
bring benefits to all mankind to plod on,
u~nrecognized and unrewarded Cincinnati
Enquirer.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1904-12-29
Paper-Makinp in Africa.

South Africa is to enter the paper
making world, it having been found that
a kind of grass which grows there makes
an excellent grade of paper. British
manufacturers are already putting up
mills tbare.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1904-12-29
Practical Philanthropy.

"l suppose" said the plain person,
"you are often deceived by apparently
deserving objects of charity whom you
quietly help"
Eyes, indeed" replied the great
philanthropist. "it's just like throwing
money away. The very people you think
will advertise you most never say a word
about it."-Catholic Standard and
Times.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1904-12-29
Won't Count It.

The Grocer-See here, my lad, If
there are any more mistakes made be-
hind this counter. o walk!
The Boy-Yes, sir.
"Eh, what's this? How did this FIVE
dollar gold piece get among these pen-
nies?"
''Took it in by mistake, sir"
"Eh? Mistake? Well, we won't count
this ne."-Cleveland Plain Dealer.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1904-12-29

There is a wide difference between the
voting machine and machine voting. The
one resembles, mechanically, a cash regis
ter, indicating money received; the other
often registers cash disbursed-a vital dis
tinction.-Youth's Companion.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1904-12-29

Newitt-It seems the old custom OF
making New Years calls has died out
altogether.
Borroughs-Not altogethe-. Our
friend Markley will surely make n on
me this year. A three months note ]
gave him will fall due on that day
P~hiladslphis. Prass.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1904-12-29
Only Known to One Person,

Aunt Hannah-Have you told any,
one of your engagement to Mr., Sweet
ser?
Edith-No. | haven't told a soul, ex-
cept Bessie Miller, who thought he was
going to ask her.-Boston Transcript.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1904-12-29
Might Be Better

Nora-Miss Plainly says she wears
a mask at night for her complexion.
Do you think it is a good thing?
Dora-EXcellent! The only mistake
she makes is in taking it off in the
morning.-Detroit Free Press.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1904-12-29

"Chat on the Care of Children" former
ly a feature of the woman's page, has
given way to Timely Tips on the Treat
nent of Toy Dogs."-N. Y. Herald.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1904-12-29
Further Explanation Needed.

Possible Purchaser-What is the title
of this painting?
Artist-That is ga Ship in a Storm"
Its wonderfully effective and striking.
Would-h'm-would you mind telling me
which is the ship and which is the Storm"
Chicago Tribune.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1904-12-29
Too Much to Expect.

"See here, landlord, must ! sit here for
ever before | get the half chicken that l
have ordered?"
"Oh, no, sir! Pm only waiting till
Of course, l can't kill a half a chicken!"-
Fliegende Blaetter.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1904-12-29

A three-year-old boy Of Machias, Me,
walked eight miles over rough country
roads the other day. That boy will grow
up to be a great actor.-Ohio State Jour
nal
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1904-12-29
Enough for Her

Myra-But l am told your fance has no
education.
Isabel-Oh, yes, he has; He is able to
sign checks for At least half a Million
Chicago Daily News. -
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1904-12-29
Real Acting.

Old Friends your part very difficult
to play?
Barnstormer-Well, rather! Pm living
on one meal a day and playing the role
of a man with the gout!-Detroit Free
Press.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1904-12-29

Gone year ago the doctors said I had
consumption. | cheerfully say | was cured
by taking Wakefields Cough Syrup and
able to return to my work."
(Signed)C c. H. Massey, Prentice, Ill.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1904-12-29

The hen patiently "sets" only through
the overpowering pressure of a mysterious
creative impulse that masters her restless
impulses to be outside scratching and cack.
ling instead of working for posterity.-
Boston Herald,
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1904-12-29
An Annual SnnnIu

On New Years day I shall renounce
My habits bad, with proper shame.
And when another year rolls round
Once more, no doubt, I'll do the Same
Washington Star.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1904-12-29

A Salt Lake doctor has found a new
drug which he declares is better than
castor oil. And it wouldn't have to be
very good at that.-Indianapolis News.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1904-12-29

A Guaranteed Cure for Piles.
itching, Blind, Bleeding or Protruding Piles.
Your druggist viii refund money II PAzo
OINTMENT fails to cure in 6 to IA days. soc.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1904-12-29

Words rashly spoken are like apples oil
green in stomachs Of chldren!-Cleveland
Plain Dealer.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1904-12-29

Tennyrate, it can be said in favor of
that st. Paul girl who dislocated her jaw
laughing, that she didn't simper.-Indian.
apolis News.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1904-12-29

Do not believe Piso's Cure for Consump-
ton has an equal for coughs and colds,-J.
T. Boyer, Trinity Springs, Ind, Feb. Is. 1900.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1904-12-29

This" explained the bookseller, is
our latest patent diary. W. think it is
the cleverest thing in that line ever de-
vised."
The shopper turns the leaves idly.
but | can't see where 1t is different
from any other" she observes.
mo? Well, if you will look at all the
dates after January 20, you will see that
in each space has been printed: Got up,
ate breakfast, lunch and dinner, and
went to bed That insures a complete
diary for the year."-Judge.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1904-12-29

A mother could tell her daughter lots
about helping out her lover if she dared
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1904-12-29
To Cure a Cold in One Day

Take Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets. All
druggists refund the money If it fails to cure.
Z. w. Groves signature is on each box. Csc.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1904-12-29
1MM5DpnsmqF &AM9
9AyAzg, By G. G. HarbauSk az
ESAD8 ~ & 8 lEZRAI

TO THE EAGER. WAITING NATIONS COMES THE MORNING OF THE YEAR
FROM THE GLORY OF THE ORIENT AFFAIR.
WITH GLAD BELLS ALL A-RINGNG OUT THE SORROW M II TEAR
AND IN THE HALLowED LIKENESS OF A STAR;
WITH oNEHALF THE OLD WORLD SLEEPING MEATH ITS COVERING OF WHITE
IN THE STARLIGHT OF THE MORNING ON THE MOOR.
HIS LITTLE HANDS HAVE BACKWARD ROLLED THE SHADOWS OF THE NIGHT
AND HE STANDS, A CHILD OF WELCOME AT THE DOOR
YOU CAN HEAR THE BELLS A RINGING IN EARrHs NEWEST JUBILEE
49, WHERE THE ORANGE TREES ARE WAVING IN THE SUN,
FOR THE NEW YEAR THROWS HIS SMILES UPON THE MOUNTAIN AD TIL SEA
AND UPON THE GOLDEN RIVERS AS THEY RUN;
THE LILY BLOOMS IN BEAUTY IN TEE EVER SHADELESS CLINE.
BY THE NEW YEARS HANDS UNFoLDED IN THE MORN.
AND ACROSS THE TOSSING OCEAN YOU CAN HEAR THE SWEET BELLS CHIME
AS FOR EVERY HEART AN ERA NEW is BORN.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1904-12-29

WHEN WRITING TO ADvERTfsnk.
please state that you saw the Advertis
ment in this paper.
Evening journal., 1904-10-15
A BITTER STRUGGLE.
Ilukden Dispatch Says Russians Have
Lost $4,000 Men.


Mukden. Oct. 15.-The fighting RACES
with the same bitterness as on the
previous days of the engagement. and
the result is still in the balance. The
losses on both sides are enormous, that
Of the Russians being $1,000. Wound
ed soldiers are being brought in from
all directions. The roads are crowd
ed with long trains of wagons. bag
gage and transport wagons as well as
ambulances being pressed INTO serv.
ice, even Chinese two wheeled carts
filling the mandate of the military.
Men afoot are limping i'm, using their
guns as crutches. the less severely
wounded supporting their comrades
after first aid dressing on the firing
line. Even across the fields yOu meet
them. taking the shortest and straight.
est road for help and shelter II is
the most pitful feature of the bloody
drama being enacted at the front
when. stinenlng with wounds. pain
racked bodies sink TO the roadside after
the support of the danger and glory
Of the active fight has been withdrawn.
In the distcnce the sounds OF battle
are still plainly heard. The rain has
ceased. and the sun is shining serenely.
Evening journal., 1904-10-15
838 Market Street, Near Ninth.

which is ,nduiging IN the deepest pcs
Eimism In the absence of official news
the public is being fed on the widest
rumors Of defeat suffered by General
kuropatkin The fact that no word
regarding the battle has been officially
given ont only confirms the popular
fear
General Kuropatkin's report Of the
result of operations has reached EN-
.pcror Nicholas at Tsarkoe Selo. but it
had not been returned here before the
war commission The emperor himself
Is represented as being bitterly disap-
pointed and spending hours with his
cabinet. studying out. with the help Of
his military aids. the reports of the
battle. Tho general staff however. by
no means dCspairs Though admitting
that the tide OF the last few days has
been against General KuropatlSin. the
general staff says the battle is not yet
over and that in any event there is no
question Of a rout
The depressing feature Of the situa-
ton is that every one is willing to be
4 leve the worst Thus reports from
Tokyo and elsewhere stating that the
Japanese are advancing and the Rus
slams falling back are accepted with
faith. based upon the previous Russian
retreat.
Naturally many reports are current
as to the genesis of the forward move
ment 1t is freely stated that General
Kuropatkin was forced into taking the
offensive by pressure by the authori-
ties here. This has been officially de-
MED, and as General Kuropatkin's or
der TO advance was given over his own
signature it seems likely that he will
have 10 bear all the responsibility.
whether the situation is of his own
making or not. Friends Of General
Kuropatkin say the present offensive
movement was inspired from St Pc
tersburg. as was doubtless General
Stackelberg': movement for the relief
Of Port Arthur, and that II Kuropat-
kin's star has set others higher than he
are responsible. AT the same time the
supporters of General kuropatkin ar.
que that whatever may be the direct
outcome Of the past few days fighting
it is not likely 10 be irretrieyable dis
aster to the Russian army.
II General Kuropatkin succeeds il
keeping the alignment of his forces
aud the dispatches Indicate that he Is
doing this-and the Japanese do moi
succeed in breaking up or cutting oh
any considerable portion of his army
he viii not be ia "A much worse posi-
tion. even If he should he forced TO re
tire 10 Mukden than he was before
the advance began.
The probabilities are that the losses
on both sides will be about equal
Evening journal., 1904-10-15
HEAVY REGISTRATION
OF NEW YORK VOTERS
HEAVY REGISTRATION.
First Days Showing Ahead Of 1900 In
New York State.


New York. Oct. 15.-The first days
registration in this city showed an in
crease over that for the first day in
1902. when Bird S. Colcr carried the
city by l22.123 plurality While there
were decreases from the first days
figures four years ago in downtown
districts in Manhattan. there We're sub
stantial increases in uptown sections
and i'm the Bronx.
The registration I'm Richmond was
353 greater than that on the CORE
spending day in the last presidential
year
In Queens borough the figures yester-
day showed an increase of S47 over the
first day in 1890.
In Brooklyn the figures are unexpcct
edly large being 22.G37 more than two
years ago and 2,22O more than fOul
years ago The Republicans consider
this a particularly good result in the
face of the reported disaffcction in
their ranks.
In most Of the cities up the state
there was such an ouipourng Of voters
that the registration broke all first
day records. The figures show that tho
leaders OF both parties put forth all
energy to get a complete registration
throughout the state
In Kingston. Judge Parker's voting
place, the first days registration was
3OS6. In 1900 il was 1920. the in
crease being l51.
In Albany. Judge Herrick's home, al
first day registration figures wore
broken. the total Increase being 2OO(
above the first day Of 1900,
Evening journal., 1904-10-15

gold was 4r0O per cent as against 45.2I
on July J. 1900. The gain of gold to
the treasury in the same period was
S2S6.033.233 Deposits Of gold bullion
were received at the mints and assay
offices during the year TO the amount OF
Sl55.593. .565
The actual gold coin in circulation
on Oct 1 is placed at SG41 .S44.S .S63 in
coin and S4s6.512.139 in certificates.
An addition Of S2.SOl GA was made to
the subsidiary silver coin I'm circula-
tion, carrying the total up TO S95.52s.
343. Minor coins are not included in
the circulation statements.
Since July l. 1900. there has been a
growth Of S463,09l ,S62 i'm the money
I'm circulation. or an average Of nearly
Si1G,000OO0. on Oct. the circulation
reached the maximum Of S31.16 for
each person, and the proportion Of gold
TO the whole was 44O3 per cent
Evening journal., 1904-10-15
TRADE PROSPECTS ARE
BEGINNING TO BRIGHTEN

New York. oct. 15.-In their weekly
review Of trade X. g.. Dun & Co. report
gains in all the leading branches Of
manufacture. There is no sudden re-
vival. but steady, slow trend toward
improved conditions.
All divisions OF the iron and steel in
dustry are making progress. tardy or
ders coming forward in greater num-
ber, and while few large contracts
are recorded, the aggregate tonnage is
encouraging According TO the Iron
Age the weekly active capacity Of
blast furnaces at the opening of the
month was 1880 tons larger than on
Sept l, exceeding every period since
June !. while for the month of Septem-
Der the output was l.352.67T tons,
which is the highest figure since May.
Yet furnace q ocks did not accumulate.
Latest returns Of foreign commerce
compare very favorably with the cor
responding time last year, and railway
earnings i'm the first week of October
were 60 per cent larger than in 1909.
Increased speculation in securities
accounts in part for the rise Of 44S
per cent in bank exchanges at New
Yorl, rs compared with the same week
last year. while at other leading cities
there was a gain of , per cent
Labor is fairly well employed. ac-
cording to the latest Official trades un-
ion reports. although the Fall River
struggle has lasted longer than ex-
pected
Official figures Of grain condition in
dicatc that tho crops viii be large.
with the exception of wheat ANA the
| high price commanded by the latter
win return satisfactory profits to pro
ducers. although almost eliminating an
important factor from the years OK
port trade. Last years wheat exports
were scarcely more than half the nv
eraee for the two preceding years and
! this season they win probably suffer
another 80 per cent reduction
Failures for the week were pos in
the United States against POS last yeal
and in Canada "A compared with % a
/ year ago.
Evening journal., 1904-10-15
TWELVE LOST IN WRECK.
Schooner Went to Pieces on Massaehu.
setts Coast.

Chatham. Mass. Oct 15.-Battered
by terrific waves the schooner Went
worth of Windsor n. S. went to
pieces on Chatham bar. with a loss Of
Captain Esau f. Priddle. his wife and
three small children and a crew of sew
en- men,
The schooner was practically smoth-
cred under tremendous seas. and all on
board We're lost within 100 yards of
shore. Soon after midnight the Went
worth began TO break up. and when
morning came the life savers keeping
watch on the beach saw only her spars
showing
The wreck was the most disastrous
along this coast i'm many years. He
roic attempts were made TO reach the
stranded schooner, but, although two
life saving crews combined their
strength a lifeboat could not be
launched. Lines were shot across the
vessel. but the deck was swept by
such heavy seas that the crew could
not make them fast. The body OF Mrs.
Priddle has been recovered. and in the
life saving station are tiny articles of
woolen clothing. doubtless worn by the
Prlddle children. The body of negro
sailor was picked up on the beach a
mile from the wreck
The Wentworth was bound from
Hillsboro. \. b.. to Newark. ~ J.. with
plaster She was built in Port Gre
willie. \. S. in 1889. and was owned by
William H. Edgett of Moncton. \. b.
Captain Pmddle lived in st. John. The
members Of the crew were: George
Campbell, FIRST mate: Thomas Perger-
son. John Johansen. John Dillon, j. j,
Godfrey. negro: James $. Stewart, ne
gro. and Edward Burnett. negro.
Evening journal., 1904-10-15
TREASURER'S REPORT
Ellis H. Roberts Issues State
ment Of Government Finances
For Fiscal Year.
DEFICIT BY CANAL PAYMENT

But For Unusual Expenditures Of Over
$4,000, 900 There Would Have Been
a Surplus Of s12,s2s,42s "A Steady
Increase In the Per Capita circula-
ton Is Shown.
Washington. Oct 15.-Enis II. Rob.
erts, treasurer of the United States,
has submitted to Secretary Shaw the
annual report on the transactions of
The treasury during the fiscal year end
ed June 30, 1904
The net ordinary revenues are shown
to have been S54o.631.7 .749. a decrease of
Sl9.764.925 as compared with 1903, and
the net ordinary expenditures S1S2. .4O2. d
32l. an increase OF SIG.3O3.314. In the
receipts the principal falling Off was
S23,2050lT in customs. while i'm the
disbursements the important increases
were S11.423.446 i'm commerce and Ia.
Dor, SEQ. ISS. $50 in the treasury proper
and S2o.3ss,0GT for the navy.
Unusual expenditures were $4,000,
600 on account oh the Panan a canal
and S46O0.O0O loaned 90 the Louisiana
Purchase Exposition company. which
latter has now been nearly an repaid
But for these the recorded deficiency
of S417705I1 would have been chang
Ell TO a surplus Of SD. 500 ,42S.
The operations affecting the public
debt exceeded those of the preceding
year and amounted H. s69966O.9i1 I'm
receipts and S63S.g943T9 in dlshursc
ments. The aggregate receipts for tho
year were therefore St240.292. $50 and
the aggregate disbursements S1.22l.-
326,T0l For the first three months OF
the current fiscal year the revenues
show falling Off of SG.5iG.373 and the
expenditures an increase OF S1SoT3. $50
Many New Banks.
The increase in The number of banks
during the year was 800. ard Of thesc
262 deposited less than 100000 each
in bonds TO secure circulation and 3Sl
less than S50O000 each ON June go
a single bank had on deposit $4,000
600 in bonds 90 sccuir circulation,
while 1880 had less than S25. 900.
An addition Of S11S.Tg3.1lS was mado
during The year 70 the monetary stock
of the country and-anothei-ef ~ S29, p
5ag i'm the following quarter ar the
total increase Sl10S0f, ,4c0 -wns=ih gold.
THO aggregate supply ON oct 1 eyclu.
siyc Of certificates was estimated aj
S2.S35. .335.73i. Of which S2.aG2. 149.4 .4ssi
wac in c'cr"r The mOnortion on
Evening journal., 1904-10-15

Potter Requests Amount TO s5,OUU,vvU.
Boston, Oct l5.-Public bequests in
the will of the late Mrs. Sarah f. Pot
ter. widow Of Warren Il. Potter of this
city. will aggregate about S3.O000O0
instead of S1.145,00O. as published
when the instrument was filed at the
probate court Under the terms of the
will the city of New Bedford receives
S2J0.O and the Massachusetts Medi-
cal library S150.OOO. Nearly all of the
institutions benehting under the will
are in Boston and vicinity.
Evening journal., 1904-10-15
RUSSIANS IN RETREAT.
Forces Of Nodzu and oku In Pursuit OF
the Enemy.

Tokyo Oct. 15.-Narshal Oyama tele
graphs that yesterdays lighting
which was resumed along the entire
front from Rensihu on the east to the
junction OF the Shili and the Hun riv-
ers. twelve miles west of the railroad.
was uniformly successful. General Ku-
roki began the fighting at o'clock in
the morning by moving the right col,
umn of his army against strong
force Of the enemy at Chansienlin The
Russians stoutly defended chain OF
ridges northwest of the town. but ar
rival of re-enforcements at G O'clock In
the morning enabled General Kuroki
TO drive the enemy northwest toward
the center of their army. At the same
time the central column Of General Ku-
roki's army began an attack on a
strong body Of the enemy which was
coming 20 the relief of the Russian
division attacked before sunrise at
ChanSienliD
Evening journal., 1904-10-15
RUSSIANS IN RETREAT
Cars Forces StubbornIy Con-
test Every Foot Of Ground
Gained by Japanese.
ENORMOUS LOSS SUSTAINED

llcws Of Disestsr to KuropasSin's Army
Causes CONSERVATION at St. Peters
burs II War Board Tries to Find
Bright Side TO the Picture-No News
From Port Arthur.
The mair armies of Russia and ia.
pan In Manchuria continue to be en-.
gagged in desperate struggle for SUI
prcmacy south of AIukden. on both
sides there have been such losses I'm
killed and wounded as mark the CON
test for one of the hloodiest battles in
history. Already the losses at Llao-
yang have been approximated and the
Indications are that they will be ex-
reedcd. that Of the Russians up to noon
OF Oct "a being estimated at $4,000.
The Russian advance has been convert
cd into a stubbornly fought retreat.
The result. according to the Russians.
Is still to be determined Reports from
The Russian left wing are lacking.
leaving room for question il that part
of General Kuropatllin's army is not
IN worse extremity than the center and
right were at any stage of the bat
Tie. on both sides the soldiers have
shown the utmost tenacity and brav-
rry. and whole regiments have gone
dow before the fire of the enemy.
ln official circles Of St. Petersburg
there is disposition to argue that even
should General Kuropatkin be obliged
70 retire upon Mukden his position
will be quite as favorable as it was
when the order to advance was given
on Oct G and that, on the other hand.
The Japanese powers Of Future resist
ance viii have been materially weak
ened. There is no news from Port
Affb,tr