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St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1904-10-12

TAVERN.
not be there, but had sent two 'lobsters"
(Shirley and Sibley.)
Short speeches were made by Horace
w. Bailey, Col. Harry E. Parker, Rev.
J. A. Belanger, A. S. Bacon of Boston.
FL. T. Baldwin, who was asked by Judge
Parker to speak for him, Arthur F.
Stone of the CALIFORNIAN. who proposed
the toast that appears at the head of the
article, DIR. S. N. Eastman, who spoke
for President Roosevelt as directed by
his telegram and said he was so fattered
to speak for Roosevelt that he was
almost persuaded to break his record
and vote for him, and Albert c. Manson
of Boston, Mr.. Wilkes employer. The
Lord never made Grabbed or unhappy
fat man and the speeches by the heavy
weights fairly scintillated with wit,
while eloquence oozed from them like
otter of roses from an otter.
The speechmaking was enhvened by
several presentations and the surprise of
the recipient in each case was only
exceeded by the fitness of the gift. Mr..
Hale presented Scott Fellows with big
tin belt marked " Champion" and paint
ed with the ''29 hand" at cribbage. The
belt was awarded Mr.. Fellows because
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VIII Go Into Bankruptcy.

At the time of the closing of the doors
of the Farmers Mutual Creamery Com
pany the creditors met and appointed
committee of FIVE to investigate the COM
pany's affairs and recommend what steps
should be taken to get back portion OF
their money. This committee consisted
of E. T. Ide, c. 81. Higgins, Charles
Weeks, w. L. Russell and w. P. Russell
The committee has given the matter
much careful examination, but has been
unable to reach any satisfactory agree
ment with the parties interested and the
affairs will be settled in the bankruptcy
court. The outlook for the creditors
looks very bad.
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Presentation to MIR. Harrington.

A delightful feature of the regular band
rehearsal Monday evening was the pre-
sentation to George K. Harrington OF
doublet ruby ring on the occasion of his
departu re to Boston. S. FL. Kent made
a few graceful remarks in presenting the
ring, to which MIR. Harrington feelipgly
responded. After thanking them for the
gift, MIR. Harrington took occasion to
compliment the band on the excellent
work they had been doing, and said that
if they practised as faithfully next winter
as they did last they would become the
leading band in the state.
At the conclusion of his remarks he was
presented with the following memorial
by John Fl. Moore:
Mr.. Geo. K. Harrington:
We, the undersigned. members of bands
and orchestras in which you have been
associated. during your stay in St.
Johnsbury do present you as you are
about to leave us, a slight token of the
high esteem in which we hold you, as an
unequalled musician in our midst and
personal friend to all.
1t is with saddtst regret to all that
you are to leave us.
You may rest assured you have the
best wishes from every man who will
wish you God speed in your new under
taking.
E. A. Black, ]. Wesley Batchelder, E..
H. Campbell, ]. A. Gagnon, Nelson Har-
riman, Rolie K. Laughlin, Henry J. Ra-
cette, Joseph Cheney, S. Ii. Kent, Harry
e. Harvey, Harry P. Moore, J. o. Gag
non, ]. D. Orcutt, Frank x. Lanctot, C.
o. Peterson, II. F. GaskilI, Horace Goss,
R. S. Fisk, Clinton Reid, A ]. Gale, Fl. c.
Hill, John Fl. Moore, George c. Feleh,
Herbert E. Dean.
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Death Of MRS. Hammend.


Mrs. Sophronia Austin, wldo " OF Har-
vey Hammond, died Oct. 8 after a long
and painful illness at the home of her
daughter. Mrs. l. B. Brown. She was
born IN Bolton. Que, April &c, 1921.
Her father,was one of the pioneer settlers.
She married Harvey Hammond of Coven-
try. Dec. 4. 1858, where she lived till
about 10 years ego. Two children were
born to them, Mrs. n. T. Bennett and
Mrs. l.. B. Brown both of ST. Johnsbury.
She was member of the Baptist church
and was always found in her place ready
to do what she could as long as her
her health permitted. Every one that
met her was impressed by her strong
character, AS she lived for others her
happiness was ia making others happy.
Her remains were takeu to Newport and
placed in the family lot beside her hus-
band.
Mrs. Elgin Barnes of Chelsea, has been
visiting at Mrs. Dickinson's.
Rev. MIR. McDougal has returned after
spending Jew weeks at Brockville, Ont.
Rev. and Mrs. Robinson and children,
who have been visiting her parents. Mr.
and Mrs. A. B. Pringle, have returned to
Clinton, Conn.
John Hancock of Newport has been
visiting at Harry Hovey's.
Mrs. Abbie Peck and son of Yorktown,
N. Y, is visiting her sister, Mrs. Dell
Simpson.
The Ladies' Aid will meet In the vestry,
Thursday afternoon.
Mrs. Rebecca Hartman went Saturday
to Greenfield, Mass, to visit her son.
Mrs. E. o. Finel of Brookline. Mass,
called on old friends here last week.
Mrs. Maria Hawkins Is visiting at l..
B. Browns.
Mrs. P. B. Fisk was elected delegate
from the Christian Endeavor society to
attend the convention at Springfield.
James Lockwood has taken the meet
market formerly occupied by Mr.. Lee.
His many friends wish him success.
Miss Emma Lock wood, who has been
at her home for a short while, returned
to her work at White River Junction,
Saturday.
The Universalist ladies will meet with
Mrs. Ezra Learned. Thursday. II is
earnestly hoped that all will be present
as there is considerable work to be done.
The tree social given by the Christian
Endeavor society Friday evening was
well attended and a very pleasant even
ing was spent. The room was very
prettily decorated with leaves and on
the walls leaves were mounted which
was used Tor the contest. The program
was very good and the trio by Miss
Campbell and Misses Grace and Gertrude
Franklin was loudly applauded, while
the solo which was rendered by Septi-
mus Brook was appreciated by all, and
the members of the choir who sang the
last song on the program showed that
much time had been given to practice.
Cake and coffee were served, after which
games were played.
1901 Babies wanted at Clark's studio
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EAST HARDWTCK.

The wedding of A. c. Mcmahon and
Miss Florence Wilmerson will take place
at the home of the brides parents, Mr.
and Mrs. c. Fl. Wilmerson, tonight at 8
O'Clock. The ceremony will be performed
in the presence of only a few near rela-
tives and friends. The bride will be
gowned in white and she will carry white
carnations. She is one of East Hard
wick's popular school teachers and Mr.
Mcmahon is highly respected young
business man of this place. Mr.. and
Mrs. Mcmahon will reside here. and
they have the best wishes of many
friends.
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SOUTH WnEELOCK.

The friends and ueighbors of Mr.. and
Mrs. L. ]. Hovey gave them a surprise
anniversary last week Monday evening
at Buckeyes Hall. Dancing was the
order of the evening. They were pre-
sented with a dining table and six dining
chairs. Mrs. Hovey OF Lyndonville sent
them linen tablecloth.
c. A. McGovern of st. Johnsbury spent
Sunday with his parents.
Edison Weed and wife spent part Of
last week with their daughters at Lyn-
don Center.
Mrs. Frank Dickerman and two daugh-
tiers of Rumford Falls, Me-, have been
visiting at George Mitcham's.
B. L. Gerry and Mr.. Bridges of Lyn-
donville were at A. E. Weeds the first of
the week.
L. W. Gray and wife will move to Lyn-
don as soon as he can dispose of his NAH
route here. He has the contract to carry
the mail from the Lyndon post Office to
the depot.
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East St. Johnsbury.

Ira 6. Smith has taken possession of
the house hich he recently bought of L.
w. Fisher. MIR. Fisher has taken rooms
in Mrs. Harriet Shasteny's house tor the
present.
There will be a harvest festival at the
church vestry, Friday evening. must
cal and literary program is being pre-
pared and a harvest supper will be
served.
Mr.. and Mrs. 6. W. Dodge spent Sun
day with relatives in Lunenburg.
Rev. E. E. Grant started for st. Louis
Monday to visit the exposition. His
pulpit will be supplied during his absence
of about two weeks.
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of his great skill at this popular game
and Mr.. Fellows in accepting it said he
should try and make good" the
trophy. Mr.. Manson presented Presi-
dent Wilkie with a big belt of Black
Crook cigars in fitting acknowledg-
ment of his great success in introducing
this brand to the trade. The president
was also the recipient of the parent
Black Crook cigar. trophy nearly two
feet long presented by A. S. Bacon, trav-
cling salesman tor Carter, Rice & Co. of
Boston.
{. K. Manning presented Mr.. Went
worth with a pie nearly 20 inches in
diameter, awarded to the champion pie
bitter of the world. A great tin loving
cup was presented to Mr.. Hale in fitting
ackno wleGgment of his success as land
lcrd. Mr.. Hale responded feelingly and
said he should prize the gift as long as he
lived. The two Globe HOLSTERS" con-
tributed to the success of the occasion,
Mr.. Shirley giving neat speech and Mr..
Sibley, who contributed the photographs
and the racy story of the event to last
Sundays Globe, giving monlogue and
several clever musical numbers. Just
before the close of this most enjoya able
gathering Mr.. Hale explained how the
club were indebted to the late Mrs.
David Buchanan for the big Alexandrine
apples that adorned the table, and briefly
stated the sad circumstances OF her
death. vote OF sympathy was passed
to the bereaved family by the club. Be-
fore closing President Wilkie thanked all
the speakers for the boquets thrown and
hoped to meet them all and many more
besides at the midsummer meeting.
This will probably either be a clam
bake or a trip through Lake Cham
plain.
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SCORE: IOuchdOwnS-IhOmp 2, Walk
er 2, Hoyt 8; goals-Flint 5 !; referee, Bur-
roughs, Tufts; umpire, Pierce, U. V. M :;
1inesman, Newan, Passumpsic; timekeeper
Kendall, ST. J. A.
Netes
Houston, Commercial college, 'O4, has
returned to take shorthand.
John Gibson sprained his ankle in
football practice, Thursday.
The promenade given by the athletic
association, Friday night. proved very
interesting. Thompson, Moore and
Flint managed the affair and kept every
thing on the jump. About $50 was
cleared.
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Free Baptist Gathering.

Free Baptist Gathering.
The Wheelock Association of Free
Baptist churches meets at Wheelock.
Oct. 49, 20. The social services of the
session will be in charge of Rev. Robert
L. Duston of St. Johnsbury who will give
a ten minute talk on each of the subjects
named. Following is the program of
the gathering:
TUESDAY AFTERNOON.
90. Organization of Conference.
800. Conference Sermon.
Rev. John D. waldron
TUESDAY EVENING.
Women's Home Missionary Society.
Recitation. Pearl Smelling
Paper, "The Vital Connection between
the Interest in Missions and the Spirit
ual Life"
Solo. Rev. E. Newell
Address, Missionary Glints."
Rev. B. P. Parker
Recitation, Lila Miles
'Reflex Influence of Missions"
Rev. j. w. Burgin
Duet, Rev. e. and Miss Fay Newell
WEDNESDAY MORNING.
900. Ministers Conference (Private)
1000. Minister'S Conference public
Papers, ministerial Archery:
1. "Getting Ready for the Contest,
or Preparation OF Sermons"
Rev. Arthur N. Lewis
2. "Hitting the Mark. or the De-
livery of Sermons"
Rev. L. W. Pease
Discussion.
10 As. Sermon, Rev. Arthur N. Lewis
11.3O. Prayer-Subject, Conviction"
John 8: %; 16: 8 Luke Is IT, 1S
WEDNESDAY AFTERNOON.
100. Prayer and Social Service, Sub
ject, "Conversion:" Matt 10: 5 !;
Jas. $40, 20.
2 30. Sermon, Rev. Franklin Blake
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highways, bridges and ferries, Mr..
Manuel of Richford; banks, Mr.. Da-
Wis Of Bethel; manufactures, Mr.. Agan
OF Ludlow; agriculture, Mr.. Aitken of
Woodstock: general committee. Mr..
Pape OF Barre city; corporations, Mr..
Darling of Chelsea; game and fisheries,
Mr.. Silsby of Newbury; public health,
Mr.. Darling of Hardwick.
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Academy News.

st. u. A., 40. Newport High, o
St. ]. A. opened the football season
Newport High. The home team ran up
% points during the first half. Long
runs were made by Hoyt, Thompson and
Walker. ST. J. A. was held only once for
downs. In the second half st. J. A.
played practically second team. Both
sides punted much, but Peck surpassed
Sheldon in the duel. Harvey made rs
yard run, but was downed by Peck.
For St. J. A., Thompson, Flint, Walker,
Peck, Gibson and Hoyt excelled. Below
is the lineup.
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WEDNESDAY EVENING.
Christian Endeavor Societies.
7.3O. Devotional Meeting-Subiect,
Conservation: Rom. IL: 1, 2;
Chron. %: 8, 6.
Address, Rev. e. Newell
Mizpah Benediction.
THURSDAY MORNING.
900. Prayer and Testimony Meeting
Theme, Confidence :" Heb. II: 8:
John 8: 20, 21 S: II.
10 90. Preaching.
HOO. Business Session.
THURSDAY AFTERNOON.
100. Prayer Meeting-Topic, Geo.
operation" Cor. $50.
$50. Sermon, Rev. B. F. Jefferson
THURSDAY EVENING.
100. Evangelistic Service-Praise,
Prayer and Preaching.
Adjournment.
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uSy VI NCWdIk on grand nST,
Mr.. Phelps of Barnet on the
general committee; Mr.. Clark
of Sutton on mileage and de-
bensures; Mr.. Hoffman OF
Wheelock on the state prison
committee: Mr.. Morse of
Peacham on public buildings;
Mr.. Smith of Sheffield on state
and court expenses; Mr.. War
rem of Kirby on immigration
and industrial affairs. and MIR.
Darling of Hardwick is chair
man of the committee on pub
lie health. Among the Essex
county members, Mr.. Brewer of
Concord is on the education
committee; Mr.. King of Lun-
enhurg on agriculture; Mr..
Stevens OF Victory on land
taxes.
The chairmen of the more
important house committees
are: On ways and means,
Mr.. Proctor of Proctor; on
military affairs, Mr.. Dart of
Springfield; on judiciary, Mr..
Fits of Brattleboro; educa-
ton, Mr.. Dartt: claims, Mr..
Leavens of Cambridge: rail-
NJ
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1904-10-12

Coffee is very strong antiseptic.
There are many diseases the microbes of
which are destroyed by it.
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Late Montpelier News.
Bills Coming I'm.
IFrom our own correspondent


Up to Tuesday noon Is bills had been
introduced in the house and 10 in the
senate. The most important of them,
aside from the caucus bills already men
toned, touch on automobiles, an attor-
ney general, and an amendment to the
liquor law, passed last session. The lat
ter provides for county commissioners
appointed by the governor, instead of
the present town commissioners; abol-
ishes the second class license; minors
arrested for intoxication shall disclose
and proceedings against the seller shall
rest on such disclosure. The search and
seizure and the taxing of costs under the
old prohibition law are restored.
THE COMMITTEE PLuMs.
Out of the shuttle of committee places.
Caledonia county representatives are
dealt with as follows: Mr.. Kicker OF
st. Johnsbury is on the ways and means
and railroad committees, both RESPONSE
BILE positions; Mr.. Park of Lyndon is on
elections committee: Mr.. Moulton of
Burke is on military affairs and corpo-
rations; Mr.. Harris of Waterford on
military affairs; Mr.. Stocker of Danville
on the educa ton committee and library;
Mr.. Hutchins of Stannard on claims
Mr.. Hatch of Groton on highways,
bridges and ferries; Mr.. Ordway Of
Walden on manufactures; Mr.. Manches-
ter OF Ryegate on agriculture; Mr.. Che
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1904-10-12

Mr.. and Mrs. B. J. Malloy of Lancas-
ter, Mass, have been spending few
days in town.
Harry Morency returned recently from
Montreal. where he has been spending a
lew days with friends.
Henry Paridis has just completed ex-
tensive repairs on his residence on Mar
ion avenue.
Frank G. Willisms of M gainesville, N.
Y. has been spending few days here
with friends, returning Tuesday.
William Thorley has resigned bis posi-
ton with Farnham & Albee. where he
has been employed tor several years past.
Fred A. Wales of Cabot was in town
on business Saturday.
Mrs. Hannah Taft is visiting relatives
in Sutton for a few days.
Miss Pearl Foster of Littleton, who
has been visiting Mrs. Warren Powers,
returned to her home Saturday.
Miss Myrtle NJ. Craig of Hampton, N.
H., has been the guest of her cousin,
Miss Sadie A. Craig.
Mrs. Webb of Lyndonville has been
spending few days with Mrs. 7. Under
wood
Mrs. II. B. Somers and Mrs. Francis
0tEOUfiuSC vi WCcl odIuSt tiSlICo u1CuoS
here Friday.
Mrs. J. c. Taylor was called to Port
land, Maine, last week by the illness OF
her daughter.
Mr.. and Mrs. Warren Carr of Lunen-
burg have been visiting at Warren Pow
ers'.
Miss Eva Metcalf entertained the
Queen Esther Circle of Grace Methodist
| church. Saturday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Arthur Conley were
given very pleasant surprise Friday
| evening, when about so friends and
neighbors called to spend the evening.
| In behalf of those present. James S.
Weeks presented Mr.. and Mrs. Conley
| with a dinner set and a water set.
joyed, and a delightful social evening
spent.
Church Notes.
First Church of Christ. Scientist, Odd
Fellows block. Sunday morning service
at 1915. Subject, probation after
Death" Children's Sunday school at
1915. Wednesday evening meeting at
73O. The reading room isopen every
day except Monday, from Q to 5.
Rev. F. Waldron Evans of Lvndonville
will preach at the Church of the Messfa b
next Sunday morning in exchange with
the pastor. In the evening Rev. A. F.
Walch will give the third in the series on
Problems OF the Day, topic, "The Prob
lem of the Citizen"
The subject of the evening lecture next
Sunday at Grace Methodist church will
be The King on His Throne"
Rev. Robert l.. Duston will speak at
the Free Baptist church Sunday morning
upon Thomas the Doubter," or From
Doubling Despair to Joyful Confession"
The theme for the evening will be "The
Publican's Prayer" Mr.. Duston spoke
before the Christian Endeavor society at
Waterbury Center last evening.
Rev. James Thompson of Ashland, N.
H., will preach at St. Andrews church,
Sunday.
The preacher at the North Church next
Sunday is expected to be Rev. A. w.
Hitchcock OF Central Church, Worcester,
| with whom Rev. Mr.. Chapman ex-
changes.
Elder M. A. Potter will preach at the
Advent church next Sunday and will be
| <0rd;oIl, xuoIoo,,aJ L;s old
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At Paddock Village.

Miss Emma May is quite i'll with
asthma and bronchial trouble.
T. ]. Ward of North Danville visited
his daughter, Mrs. Fl. M. Laird, last
week.
Harry Squires is able to attend to his
duties after weeks illness.
Mrs Dana Know1ton is convalescent,
Mrs. Loren Shores goes to Boston
Thursday to visit her son.
Orange s. Roberts and family left on
Tuesday for Pasadena, Cal.
R. B. Shields is gaining rapidly.
Mrs. J. E. Bertrand was confined to the
house part of last week, with the grip.
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Ceylon and India Natural Green tea is to the Japan
drnkr what SALADA Black is the black drnker
The San Francisco call., 1904-09-07
CUPID At WORK
IN A HOSPITAL
San BernardinO Stableman
Elopes With a Helpless
Invalid From Infirmary

SAN BERNARDINO, Sept. 6.-One of
the most sensational elopements on
record in this part of the State was
that of Roscoe Humphries, a local sta
bleman, with Mrs. NJ. E. Carter, which
took place Sunday and has just come
TO light.
For the past six years Mrs. Carter,
who is 30 years of age, has been an in
mate of the County Hospital, help
less invalid. Her sole means of moving
about was creaky wheel chair. Some
two years ago Humphries was a nurse
at the hospital and there he fell vio-
lently in love with the invalid. who is
a remarkably pretty woman in spite
OF her infirmity.
Nothing was thought OF the attach
ment by the other nurses until Sun
day, when HumDhries went TO the hos
pital and left the place with Mrs. Car
ter That was the last seen of them
and this evening word was received
that the couple were at Long Beach
and are to be married tomorrow.
Mrs. Carter's parents live at Cuca-
monga and they were unaware Of the
affair until they heard of it through a
message from the couple. The board of
directors at the hospital were much
perturbed over the matter, but Mrs.
Carter has arrived at more than the
age of discretion and nothing is to
be done in the matter save to send
concentrations.
The San Francisco call., 1904-09-07
MortaIIy Wounded Correspondent Rides for Hours
to File Graphic Story of the Battle.

railroad and other bridges over the
Taitse River.
The report says that the exact num-
Der of Japanese losses since August IS
is not known at present, but that cas-
ualty lists are being compiled. The
field marshal predicts that the losses
will prove heavy.
The report does not mention the
number of guns taken, but it is known
that sixteen guns were captured at
Anping and Anshanshan, and earlier
reports mentioned the capture and use
against the railroad station at Lao
yang of certain ten centimeter Canet
guns.
Field Marshal Oyama says also
mat IN spite of continuous attacks
for ten days against an enemy oc-
cupylng semf-permanent fortifications
and the heavy resultant sacrifice, the
spirit of devotion sand determination
or the japanese troops is excellent
General kuropatkin, according to
the report, continued to receive re-
inforcements until August 13, and his
final strength consisted of at least
twelve full divisions (1S0,000 men).
The losses sustained by the Rus
SLAMS are not known TO the japanese
field force.
General Kuroki encountered des-
perate opposition in the battle on the
heights 10 the west of Heivingtaf
where he fought continuously and
hercely for four days before he sue
ceeded in dislodging the Russians.
1t is manifest that the stubbornness
OF the Russian defense at Heiyingtai
saved the Russian line of retreat and
averted an overwhelming disaster
The San Francisco call., 1904-09-07
oYAsA REPORTS BATTLE.
japanese Commander Says His Losses
VIII Be Heavy.

TOXIC, Sept. 6, p. MT is Of
ficially announced that a portion OF
the Russian force remains at Ying-
shuissu, south Of Yentai. where the
bulk OF the Russian army is as
sembled.
An extended report from Field Mar
shall Oyama. the japanese commander
in chief in the field, was received in
Toxic to-day and made public to-
night. II is largely devoted to a re-
view of the fighting which took place
between August "A and September 4
The announcement that the Rus
SLAMS will retain possession of the
Yentai colleries indicate strong pos
sibil!ty Of a battle there. Yentai is
the only colliery in Northern Man
churia, and its possession is OF vita
importance to the Russians in connec-
ton with the operations of the rail-
road
Field Marshal Oyama reports that
q portion of the Russian troops hold
Yingshuissu. south of Yentai, and
that General Kurokis right is in close
touch with the Russians. He an
nounces also that the left and center
japanese armies, under the command
respectively. of Generals Oku and
Sodzu, have halted on the left bank
Of the Taitse River, and that ii is his
intention TO dispatch a portion OF
them 10 occupy the heights north OF
Muchang and along the railroad.
General Kuropatkin burned all the