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The Forrest City times., 1904-05-13

TOXIC. WAY II-Soo>.-aDMtR. .L TOGO REPORTS THAT SINCE TiiG 9TH OF MAY MANY EXPLOSIONS HAVE BEEN HEARD COMING FRoN THE VICINITY OF PORT ARTHJ K
 BUT THEIR CAUSE Ht> Nor BEFN AsCERTtINED. THE IMPRESSION HERE IS THAT THE RUSSIANS. DE STARRING OF THEIR ABILITY To DEFEND PORT ARTHUR. ARE DE- sTRoYI>G THEIR SHIPS BEFORE EVACU tTING THE PLACE.
 The vnrships remaining in PoIt Arthur harbor. last report-, wereI DuttIeships-Czares Rei- viran, robieda, se,Rstopol and Per soviet.
 Cruisers-Bayan, Pollada. AskoId Diana. Ncyik. Djidii, RoxbosniL nnd Ynbiak.
 Numerous eunboats and torpedo boats nnd torpedo-bont destroyer>.
 When the investment of Port Arr thur reported. last week, e>- perts predicted tue Russians would destroy their heet when IT bechhie inevitable thnf it would fall int" Japanese hands nt the tnI,ing of the city. The Japanese. after wrecking the Port Arthur railroad, allowed it to he re-opcucd, probably to pre- vent this action by giving the be 1enEuered cit, hope of relief from the north. .f the fleet has really been blown up it shows that thc Russians there realize what experts elsewhere hnVe btIieNcd-thnt the could close tue railroad any tin,e they wished. and uerr only practicing a deception.
The Forrest City times., 1904-05-13
LINGERING NEAR NEW cuw.NG.
The Russians, However, Are Ready
 For Instant Departure.

Shans Hai Kwan. May 1.-The Rus sians troops are lingering in the vicin- ity of New Chwang. and some of them are returning to the city The Rus sian artillery is ready for instant transportation.
 The reports of fighting at Liao Yang have not been confirmed There is q probability that it was merely brush with brigands.
 Hai Cteng is being reinforced with troops from Liao Yang
 It is reported here that the Japanesa are creeping close up to Port Arthur
 IL is believed that the first Japanese army cops is still at Feng- Warg- Cheng.
 Lieut.-C w s. Schuyler. |. S. A..
The Forrest City times., 1904-05-13
A Delicate Potpourri

You will find the scent of the orient in the following mixture of dried flow CTS and ground spices which will please you Place in a rose jar one pound each of whole rose leaves and dried lav- ender' one-half pound of coarse crushed OTIS root and two ounces each of brok- sn cloves, broken allspice and broken cinnamon. Remove the cover occa- sionaIiy for ten minutes. and the air of the room will be perfumed deliciously.- Indianapolis Journal
The Forrest City times., 1904-05-13
THE CREEN-EYEO MONSTER.
An Illustrative Instance of tle Mis- takes That Jealousy Leads
 Some Wives Into.

Mir. Arthur Tapes was showing Mrs. Arthur Tapes the wonders of the stock exchange at the close of business on the day following the end of their wedding tour, relates London Tit-Bits.
 Who are all those young ladies see in the street." asked Mrs Tapes.
 They are typists from the hundreds of offices around here answered the husband.
 That was all that was said on that phase of business life until Mr. Tapes and his bride were enjoying dinner in their cosy fiat
 Have you typist?" she asked.
 Yes" he answered, and again the subject was dropped.
 The next morning. at a quarter past ten o'clock Mrs. Arthur Tapes entered the office of Mir. Arthur Tapes and ap- preached bald-headed clerk.
 "Is Mir Tapes in?" she asked
 "Yes. ma'am. He is busy with his typist in the next room" he answered as he pointed with his left elbow to a partially-open door. Shall call him 2
 No; will wait" replied Mrs. Tapes as she took seat that gave her the best possible view of the open door
 It was most provoking view. for il gave Mrs. Tapes only a glimpse of MT Tapes side elevation as he strengthened in his chair from frequent leaning position, apparently toward the typst. Then the distance was such that she could hear the sound of his low voice without catching the words
 In a few minutes she moved her chair nearer, which did not help the view. but made the voice more distinct MT Tapes leaned so far forward that he was entirely out of sight. and Mrs. Tapes showed agitation by rapidly tapping the floor with her right foot Then she rose and approached the busy, smooth pated clerk
 What is the name of Mir. Tapes typ ist?' she asked
 Hannah ;
 She returned 10 her chair and drew it little nearer the door as she sat down. She saw her husband standing oAH eh'h dtSapptdi dS IIt sttpptu BtllIO the typist. She heard him laugh. a low laugh that she had delighted in Then she heard him speak. with some emphasis
 ''l have had my vacation. he said and now you must have yours hope you will have as fine q time es We had when We took our vacation together last summer
 Mrs. Tapes sprang from her seat thrust the door wide open and entered Mir. Tapes stood with both hands affec- tionately on his typist's shoulders. and the two turned quickly towards her as she entered
 Why Mary. how you startled met" he said. T didn't expect 10 see you here. What pleasant surprise, Allow me to introduce my typist to you Mir Hannah, this is Mrs. Tapes. You see. my dear, Mir. Hannah has grown gray on change. l had ny initiation in his office, and though he taught me we'll like many others he has met with disap- pointment"
 Mrs. Tapes grasped the old man s ex- tended hand. and sunshine of relief dis pelled clouds of suspicion from her pret- ty face
The Forrest City times., 1904-05-13
HIS RIGHT ARM WAS CUT OFF
Serious Accident to LonGuate RaoHl. Empioye in the Worlds Fair
 Machinery Palace.

St. Louis, May 12.-Longuate Racul an emplcye in the Palace of Mach n. cry al tie Worlds fair was TT r by a switch engine between Se ! and Third streets. near Plum street, shortly after four o'clock Wednesday morning, and his rght arm was cut eff clo4e to the shoulder
 The police are inclined to think tha, Raoul had been slageed by footpa6s and thrown on the track The man who is nearly dead from loss of blood can give no explanation at present.
The Forrest City times., 1904-05-13
Train Reached Port Arthur.

Shang Hai Kwan, May l2-The Rus Central news from Liao-Yang. dated to-day, says: "A train hence reached Port Arthur yesterday. The railroad officials say that no Japanese troops were observed near the railroad. but that some Japanese cavalry were seen behind Feng- Wang -Cheng
The Forrest City times., 1904-05-13
\ Present 10 New ZeuInud

St Louis. May 12.-When tao New Zealand commission to the Worlds fair returns home rpon the comple- tion of its duties. it will carry with f herd of fine elk, he gift of President Roosevelt to New Zealand The pres ideut's gift is the result to his inter- est in that country
The Forrest City times., 1904-05-13
NFw JAP BGND ISSUE.
Second Issue of x5o,o0o.ooo TX-
 chcauer BondS Authorized.

London. May 12.-The correspondent of the Central News at Tokio cables that a second issue of exchequer bonds amounting to $50 ,0oo GOO. probably will be made at the end of the month. The cabinet will hold a conference on the subject with bankers and fnanciers.
The Forrest City times., 1904-05-13
TAKEN BY REV YORK BANKS
Part nf the New Russian Loan EIoatcd in Paris Taken uy
 New iorI. Banks.

New York. May 12-Part Of the rev Russian loan issued in Paris has been taken by New York hanks, the Nation al City being among those participa,- ing. No public ,aNitations to sub scribe will be issued. The total amour. taken here will prJtably not exceed S4 000 0gO.
The Forrest City times., 1904-05-13
Kansas Wheat FIourishing.

Topeka, Kas.. May 12.-The weekly weather report says that Kansas wheat is in line condition and that an aver age crop is assured L!eut.-Gov. Han na and Secretary of State Burrow, whc made tour of western Kansas. report the wheat in perfect condition.
The Forrest City times., 1904-05-13
A Good Deed

Not all deeds of love can be Der. formed in obscurity, but nothing ey. cites our appreciation of inc heon,v U. -, good deed so much as to come ,,l upon one that has been hidden. Ii is 'he hnoing violet in a fence corner
The Forrest City times., 1904-05-13
Largest Wine cusk Ever Made.

St. Louis, May 12..-The larees. w.ne cask ever made is in the cooperaee ex- hihit of Addphe Fruhinsholz in tLn Palace of Agriculture It is 17Ia feet in diameter and TIE feet lorg. and will hold 14,3o0 gallons It ie made entirely of oak, from Mississippi, Ken lucky and Tennessee.
The Forrest City times., 1904-05-13
hiIian Cruisers Sold.

Santiago de Chill, May 12-The Chilian cruisers Esneralda and Chaca- buco have been definitely sold to Charles R. Flint, of New York. The contract price is s5,150,o00, Congress will assemble to approve the sale.
The Forrest City times., 1904-05-13
From Princeton UniNersity.

St. Louis. May 12.-Dr Wilson pres ident of Princeton university, has writ ten to the officials in charge of the New Jersey building announcing the fact that 275 students of the universi Y will visit the exposition in a body ar irving here May 21.
The Forrest City times., 1904-05-13
< Neutrality Precaution.

St Petersburg. May 12-The Swe- dish-Norwegian minister, in an inter- view to-day, explained that the mining of the port of Site. on. the island of Gcthland, and other Swedish ports was in order to preserve the neutrality of Sweden in the event of eomplica- tiOus
The Forrest City times., 1904-05-13

CHEEFOO. MAY II-5 r. M.-AN UNOFFICIAL JAPANESE DISPATCH HAS BEEN RECEIVED HERE ID THE EFFECT THAT THE RUSSIANS HAVE DESTROY THEIR FLEE [ AT PORT ARTHUR.
The Forrest City times., 1904-05-13
ARE THE RUSSIANS
 BLOWING UP SHIPS
Unoficially Stated That they Have Destroy ed Their Fleet
 at Port Arthur.
VICE-aDMIRAL TOGO REPORTS
 HEARING HEAVY EXPLOSIONS.

The Impression Prevails ut ToEiJ That the Russians. DcspairiuE of Their Ability to Defend the Place. Are Destroying Their ships Hc- fore EyacuatInx.
The Forrest City times., 1904-05-13
will go forward to join the Russian
 
cosskcx ATTACK AT ANU.
The Japancsc Garrison succscdt d In
 Driving on the Enemy.


 Tokio. May 11.-7 D. m.-Details of the attack by Russian Cossacks al Anju. Korea. Tuesday morning, have been received here.
 The Russian cavalry numbered 200 men. and their attack was spirited. The Japanese garrison resisted s.outly, aud succeeded in driving of the enemy. Later. Japanese endorsements arrived from Ping Yang.
 Indications point to the presence of Russian force al Yong Byong, be- tween Anju .1d Unsan, buf it proba- bly is small
 T. is evident that these Russian cav alrymen were sent south for the pur- pose of harassing the Japanese Hanks and lines of communication.
 The Japanese report of the fighting al Angu does not give any losses.
The Forrest City times., 1904-05-13
To Succeed MrrshnI Barnes.

Washington. May 12-President Roosevelt has decided to appoint George F. White. of Macon. Ga, as United States marshal, vice J. Nj. Barnes, removed Mir White was the deputy marshal under Barnes
The Forrest City times., 1904-05-13
Riot at Chin kiane.

Shanghai, May l1.-Evening There was a riot at Chin-Kiang The mob burned the quarters of the new police force Several persons were killed or wounded.
The Forrest City times., 1904-05-13
Accepted With Favor.

Rome, May 12.-The proposition of Secretary of State Hay that the powers send warships to New Chwang to pro- tect foreigners after the withdrawal of the Russians has produced an ex- cellent impression, and is accepted with general favor here.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1904-05-25
CHAPTER xlII.-ccNTlNUEp.

1T seems to me- he said, that we
have all the technical!ties arranged now.
So far as the working OF the expedition
Is concerned, we know our places, and
the difficulties will be met as they pre-
sent themselves. But there Is one thing
which ] think we should set in order
now, have been thinking about 1t while
have been waiting here alone"
The glow Of Victor Durnovos cigar
died away as If In his attention he was
forgetting to smoke; but he said nothing,
1T seems to me- Jack went on, that
before We leave here we should draw up
and sign sort of deed OF partnership,
OF course, We trust each other perfectly
There Is no question Of that. But life
is an uncertain thing, as some earlier
philosopher said before me- and one hev,
er knows what may happen. have
drawn up paper In triplicate, II you
nave match, will read It 10 you
DISCARD produced match. and, striking
1t on his boot sheltered it with the hollow
of his hand while Jack read;
we, The undersigned hereby enter
into partnership to search for and sell.
70 our mutual profit the herb known as
Simiacine, the prolits to be divided INFO
three equal portions, after the deduction
,ot one'hundredth part 10 be handed to
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1904-05-25

me meantime you can w see'i''s " W..
the loading OF the canoes, and we Wlll
start as soon as get back"5
He stood upright and looked around
with weather-w wise, furtive eyes
Seems to me-" he said, there's thun-
der owing I think I had better be off
al once
I In the course of his inspection of the
lowering clouds which hung. black as
ink. lust above the trees, his eyes light
ed on Joseph standing within the door
of the cottage, watching him with a
singular half-suppressed SMILE
"yas'u he said 'hurriea1v ~ will start
A. once ps II can ne eat some sort Of break.
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ONE or MERRIMANS STRONGEST BOOKS /.
BY HENRY SETON MERRIMAN.

the servant, Joseph Atkinson. Any fur
Their expenses that may he incurred to
be borne in the same proportion as the
original expense of hitting out the ex-
pedition-namely, two-tifths to be paid
oy Guy Cravener Discard, two-hfths by
John Meredith, one-ffth by Victor Dur
novo
'Ihe sum of fifty pounds per month =.
be paid to Victor Durnovo, Wherewith he
may pay the thirty special men taken
from MS estate and headquarters Mt
Msala TO cultivate the Simiacine, and
such corn and vegetables as may be re-
CURED for the sustenance of the expedi-
uoni these men to act as porters until
the plateau be reached
the opinion OF two of the three lead
ers against one OF tho accepted uncondi-
tonally in all questions where contro-
versy may arise. In case of death each
OF us undertakes hereby to hand over to
the executor of the dead partner or part
ners such moneys as shall belong to him
or them"
Al this juncture there was a little
pause, while Guy Oscard lighted Sec
ond match,
And continued Jack, I'VE hereby un-
| dertake severally on OATH to hold the
secret OF the whereabouts OF the Simia-
| cine strict secret, which secret may be
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1904-05-25

room during the winter, which was en-
Enthusiastically received. showed an average
attendance OF over fifty, the Saturday
night attendance being forty-eght This
is a remarkably good showing, as there
are so many attractions for young men
at other places
The club determined to push the work
and a committee of three consisting OF
DR.. r. D. Garcin and Messrs. E. S. Simp.
son and W. p Iongworth, was appointed
to look into the feasibility OF establishing
a gymnasium and baths in connection
with the reading room, report to be made
at the next meeting After the business
meeting refreshments were served and
an enjoyable evening was spent
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Have you called Mr.. oscard?"

mo, sir.
Cali him and Mr.. Durnovo"
Met Mr., Durnovo, sir. goin' out as
came in"
In few moments Jack Joined Durnovo
and DISCARD, who were talking together
on the terrace In front of the house.
Guy DISCARD was still In his pyjamas,
which he had tucked into top boots. He
also wore sun-helmet, which added a
finish to his costume, They got quite
accustomed to this get-up during the
next three days, for he never had time
humorous long before the end of that
time.
'oh, It's nothing, Durnovo was say
ing, with singular eagerness. II know
these chaps. They have been paid In adj
vance. They are probably shamming,
and If they are not they are only suf-
fering from the effects of farewell glo-
That is their little game It will give
them better chance of DESERVING"
'At any rate, we had better go and
see them" suggested Jack,
mo. don't!" cried Durnovo, eagerly.
OBTAINING him with both hands, Take
my advice, and don't, Just have break
fast in the ordinary way, and pretend
there is nothing wrong Then afterwards
you can lounge casually into the camp.
".All right" said Jack, rather unwll-
ingly !.
at has been Of some use-ths scare, ;"
said Durnovo, turning and looking to-
wards the river, 1T haftreminded me OF
something, we have not nearly enough
quinine. / will Just take a quick canoe
and run down to I.oango to fetch some.
He turned quite away from them. and
stopped to attach the lace of his boot.
Il can travel night and day. and be
back here in three days he added, In
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The Theatres.

With a matinee this afternoon and a
performance Tonight "Annie Laurie
Will back off the Academy stage to give
place to the charming Belle of Virginia, &
which the Standardization Stock Com
pany puts on the last three days of the
week.
Annie Laurie delighted another aud
fence last night and the piece went through
the four acts in a whirl of enthusiasm
and genuine heart interest. 1t is play
that appeals to elemental humanity,
without regard to class or conditional
peoples play. and a clean, wholesome one
at that
Decidedly, the Standardization Com
pany has put on nothing better in its en-
gaEements.
Vaudeville Improves.
The Biiou management was congrat-
ulated on the changes made in the vaude-
VILE bill yesterday afternoon and eve-
ming. The numbers which failed to
make good We're cut out, and features
that were more in keeping with the rep
utation OF the house We're substituted.
Improvement was marked and the play
.ers will do their best to eradicate the
.unfavorable impression which greetedathe
initial performance. The changed and
reorganized company will appear all the
week.
Special Matinee on Monday.
A special matinee will be given by the
Walter Edwards Company It the Bijou
Theatre Monday, when the "Brixton Buzz
glary Will be presented.
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MRS. YEAMANS'S RECITAL.
A Delightful Entertainment al

A Delightful Entertainment at
the Y. M. G.. A. Last Night.
Mrs Jennie Yeamans,s recital at the
Young Mems Christian Association last
night was In every way a success. ana
a brilliant audience enjoyed the readings
of the Virginia elocutionist. The, pro-
gramme was an excellent one and was
quite varied. Mrs. John Murphy, Nr.
by contributed numbers that were much
enjoyed.
Caughy presented the pretty little sketch,
"Drifted Apart and repeated the sue
cess which they made at the Academy
last winter.
The feature Of the entertainment was
the pantomime "Belshazzar's Doom.
Mrs Yeamans read the lines with fine
dramatic effect and the scene was en-
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In the CITY Courts.

In the Law and Equity Court Yesterday,
j. Wm, Jones. aborer, filed a suit
against the city for 5000 alleging that
while cutting one ditch for the defendant
he fell into another.
In the City Circuit Court, Judgment was
rendered In favor OF C, p. Fuller VS.. A.
j. Andrews, for sl7l.20
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MAY HAVE GYMNASIUM.

Mems Club Leigh Street Church
Holds Encouraging Meeting.
The annual meeting Of the Mems Club
at Leigh Street Baptist Church Monday
night was largely attended. The report
OF work accomplished by the reading
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acted In pantomme by score or more
Of ladies' and gentlemen! all correctly
costumed. The scene was rich IN Color
and made beautiful spectacle.
The programme was as follows:
The Anvil Song, from Robin HOOD.
Mr., Henry Rueger.
Magic Fire. from die Walkurc,
Professor Frank Cosby.
Reading-(aJ '"Ostler Joe"....py request.
(b) "The Wild White Rose,
Miss Wilson.
Mrs. Jennie Yeamans, 80.
Bobolink Observation-Disclosures. Blschotl.
Mrs. John Murphy. y, u
3(a) Berceuse CLullaby) ~ op'H.
as Mexican Melodles-"L isonyera.,Y,, ,a,
.vals de Salon
Professor Frank Cosby.
Readlng-(a) "Ole Mistis. 49,.
g s., when Dc eG I, p psBss
Mrs. Jennie Yeamans, ,,,.,,,,..,
Bedouin Love : ms ut'''
Mr.. Henry Rueger.t
''oe'ss Y Sir Charles Young.
SIR Teoffray Bloomfield.
- 49,, Mr. C. Norbert Caughy.
Lady pWef''''fi Mrs. Jennie .Yeananss;
,,on+on,,n,a HBelshazzar's DOOM"
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CHAPTER XIV.
MIC CTRICKEN.


us this reason? Is this humanity
The next morning Jack Meredith was
~ ~, his servant Joseph before
n # was fully light. It would appear as if
Joseph had taken 10 moke quite 1l ew ia nd
joseph standing by his pea. ..u.
"Hoiloa'" exclaimed she m' are. ''''y
awake at once as , tognitb by the bed
side IL. line sirr he
said, "phere's something Wro's "'''o''s
these ere darky fellers, sir ,aano,,
Nv" Wrong! What do you mean can, 49,.
Meredith was ALREADY iaeih curly rll look
mot rebelllon?" he SAID eu''''' wv
ing towards his fre-arms.- n,ortra,
SNo, sir not that It's b soH It i is Hva
sickness, don't know nov Nth With them ITS
sickness what does Y seem shat l's sleep phss
slckness?" Missis Marie
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revealed by any one Of us to whomso-
ever 1t may be without the sanction, in
writing, of the other two partners
There concluded Jack Meredith, II
am rather pleased with that literary pro.
duction; II Is forcible and yet devoid of
violence I feel that In me the COM
merce of the century has lost an orna-
ment. Moreover. I am ready TO swear TO
the terms of the agreement.
There was a little pause Guy DISCARD
took his pipe from his mouth, and Whit
he knocked the ashes out against the leg
of his chair he mumbed, u swear TO
hold to that agreement
Victor Durnovo took off his hat with a
sweep and a flourish. and, raising his
pared brow to the stars, he said: II
swear to hold to that agreement, IT
fail, may God strike me dead''
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UPHOLSTERY DEPARTMENT..

was telling me about that-awful scourge
that, sir. No. the poor chaps are wide
awake enough. Groanin', and off their
heads too mostly"
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Charles Dana. Gibson. at "Mirador," in
Albemarle county.