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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-07-20
PROTECTION OF SEALS.
United States Will Join Britain for
Their Protection.

st. Petersburg. July 19.-S.50 p. M
The United States has informed Rus
sia that she will be glad to Join Great
Britain in the protection OF the seals
at the Kommander islands. This act
doubtless will make the best impress
sion. 1t Is understood that Russia will
communicate her answer In a few
GAYS,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-07-20

The entertainment which will be Civ
on, Thursday night, by Miss Dawn
Willow Nelson at Odd Fellows hall,
promises to be Il rich musical and lit
crary treat. Miss Nelson has appeared
in Main" at many different places and
is highly spoken of. The affair is un-
der the auspices of Good Will Rcbeklh
Lodge, No. So
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-07-20
UNDER AMUSEMENT
Judge Will Consider Expert Evidence
in Tucker Case.

Boston. July 19-At the conclusion of
a preliminary court conference. today.
in the case of Charles l.. Tucker. who is
cha rged with the murder of Mabel Page
at Weston. Judge Lawton. who presided.
took under advisement petition of the
defence that the government be ordered
to disclose the nature Of Its expert evil
dance
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-07-20
ACCOUNT OF o,sseNsloN.
Reason Why Gen. Miles Wouldn't BE
Prohibition Candidate.

Chicago, July 19-John G. Woolley OF
this city. has received a letter from Zen.
Nelson A. Miles in which the former
field commander of the federal army says
that he withdrew as candidate for tina
Prohibition nomination for President be-
which his name created. Mr. Miles de-
clares that If the temperance people of
the country could get together they
could elect President and break of tho
saloon"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-07-20
WILL SUPPORT ROOSEVELT.
Announcement by Oscar A. Strausa Of
Of New York.

New York, July 19.-Oscar s. Straus
Of this city. who ascribes himself AS
"a liberal Democrat and latterly
Cleveland Democrat" has notified Pres
ident Roosevelt OF his determination to
give him his support.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-07-20

A hurdy gurdy which played "Bede-
liz" and several other popular selec-
tions was the attraction on Main
street. Tuesday evening. The organ
was of tho large type and together with
Il dark-skinned maiden, who was clever
with the tamborine, furnished some
very good music.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-07-20

The foundation for the house which
is being built by Mrs. f. f. Vickery,
ut the corner Of High street and Wcs-
torn avenue, is nearly completed and
the carpenters will soon begin work
on the house.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-07-20

The party who have been passing the
past two weeks in Lakeside at the
Amcs cottage. returned, Tuesday, and
report a delightful time. Leslie Amcs
returned with them. having passed
part of last week in Kcnt's Hill visit
ing his aunt. Mrs. A. III. Winters
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-07-20

Capt. w. b. Drisco. who has been
staying in town for several weeks at
Mrs. Drisco'S parents, Mr.. and Mrs.
James Parkin. left, Tuesday. for Jones'
port. He WAS accompanied by his
daughter.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-07-20

Mr.. and Mrs. Blaine 5. Niles. who
have visited for a week at the home
of his father. T.. +. Niles. went to Hal
lowell, yesterday, for brief visit be-
fore going to New Hampshire where
he will begin his duties as forester
1T the Corbin preserve.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-07-20

Among those from this place who at
tended the dedication of Mrs. Eddy's
Christian Science church at Concord,
n. H.. were Mrs. T.. C. Taylor and son,
Alvah, and Guy +. Estes.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-07-20

A Leeds (England) motorist drove
his car up the twenty steps in front Of
the town hall. and then drove it down
again without accident.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-07-20

The many friends of Miss Frances
Eondrick will be pleased to learn that
she is so much improved as to be able
to ride out after a severe illness of sew
erdl months
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-07-20

The races at the Central Maine park
in Watcrvillc, today and Thursday,
promise Il treat for all lovers of the
sport in this vicinity. We notice several
Fairfield horses in the list of entries.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-07-20

Mrs. Danville Gray and daughter
Edith, will Start, today, for a carria GO
drive to Madison and vicinity.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-07-20

Rev. and Mrs. D. b. Lothrop and lit
tie Ruth, are in town, this week, the
guests Of DR.. and Mrs. f. ]. Taylor,
Main street.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-07-20

G. A. Savage has recently had the Of
flee in his store newly carpeted and
furnished, which makes it very at
tr4ctive place.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-07-20

Herbert Brown, of the H. II. Brown
Clothing Co., will leave, today, for Sc
be" lake for vacation of d few days at
the +. II. Brown cottage.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-07-20

CarravauX, the hypnotist and mind
reader, will open three nights en-
gagement III Memorial hall, Thursday
evening, July Il.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-07-20

Mrs. Mabel Fessenden, Miss Julia
Bates and Miss Lillian Bates are in
Norridgwock visiting their sister, Mrs.
Charles Whiting.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-07-20

otis Taylor. who is employed at the
store Of 3. L. Rackliff. is enjoying /,
vacation of a week which he is pass
ing with his mother at Hinckley.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-07-20

Walter Robinson has gone to East
Wilton to move his family here and
will occupy the house OH Water street
recently vacated by Arthur Pettigrew.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-07-20
PITTSFIELD.

Herbert G. Hunter is in Ellsworth on
business, this week.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-07-20

Miss Edith Smith, who is employed
in Augusta, is passing her vacation
with her parents. Mr.. and Mrs. Arthur
Smith, in this place.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-07-20

Miss Carolyn Wcbbcr. one of the eff
iccnt clerks at Maxcys, is passing her
vacation at her home in Dexter.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-07-20

Mr.. and Mrs. Walter Smell are eniov-
ing an outing at Lovejoy's pond. this
week.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-07-20

An item in Tuesdays Journal should
he corrected to read "Mr. and Mrs.
Edgar +. Carswell. who have been
guests at the home of her brother, ctc.r
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-07-20

capt. w. Il. Kregcr of the schooner
Addic NJ. Lawrence, is at home for a
short stay while his cargo is being dis
charged in Boston.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-07-20

Mrs. $. ii. Nclke arrived, Monday
from New Hampshire to pass the sum
mcr here with her mother, Mrs. r I
Berry,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-07-20

Rev. and Mrs. o. II. Tracy were al
Camp Benson for Il few hours, Tues
day afternoon.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-07-20

Mr.. and Mrs. Walter Taylor are pre-
pairing to move into DIR. d. E. Parsons
house on Church street.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-07-20

Miss Ida Knowles of Bangor, is in
town. this week, the guest of Miss June
Philbrick, at her home on Park street
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-07-20

Col T. II. Anderson returned yes
tcrday, to his home in Portland after
4. brief visit here.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-07-20

Rev. Mr.. Pettingcll. who is visiting
in town. this week. was calling on
friends in Bangor yesterday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-07-20

Mrs. F. o. Sawyer and daughter
Miss Fauchcr, are visiting relatives in
Dexter.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-07-20

Miss Rena Archer has gone to New
York. where she will pursue u course
in art for two months
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-07-20
SKOWHEGAN.

w. T. Haincs Of Watcrville, was in
town over Monday night
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-07-20

Mrs. +. 5. Berry has returned from,
up river, where she has been yisitinp
for some time.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-07-20

Otis Taylor is passing this week At
Pishon's Ferry, the guest of his mother
Mrs John Curtis.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-07-20

The Misses Jeanette and Alice Ben
jamin will leave, today, for Sugar
Hill, n. H.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-07-20

Hon. l.. G. Morse of Liberty, formerly
a resident of this town, was here on
business, Tuesday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-07-20

Mr.. and Mrs. Herbert K. Hallett will
go to Houlton, today. to visit his sis
ter, Mrs. VIM. Purington,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-07-20

Mrs. Fred Cole. having been pro-
nounced insane was taken to Augusta,
Monday, by Officers Damren and York
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-07-20

Mr.. and Mrs. Fred Barnes of Lynn
Mass, are guests of relatives here.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-07-20

Miss Annie BarStOw of Damariscott
is the guest of friends in town.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-07-20

Dr. l.. d. Rand is confined to bis
home by sickness.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-07-20

Guy Estes has returned from a trir
OF several weeks to Boston.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-07-20

Thomas Walker returned, yesterday
from few days stay at York Reach
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-07-20

). K. Donneily was in Portland Tues
day, on business.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-07-20

Regular meeting of the w. r. C. this
evening, ut G. A. r. hall, at 7 20 o,c,ocL
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-07-20

Miss Susie FarweIl will leave, this
morning, for Il vacation at Old Orchard.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-07-20

Philip Wood has begun the study of
law in the Office of S. W. Gould.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-07-20
FAIRFIELD.

+. IL: Neal was in Augusta on bust
ness, Tuesday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-07-20

]. Abbott Sinclair of StetsOn, Bates,
'04, is in town, the guest of friends.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-07-20
OAKLAND.

A. Fl. Gilman is in Lewiston for a
few days on business.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-07-20

town, Tuesday. III
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-07-20
COLLECTIONS A SPECIALITY

MI collections arc promptly ac-
counted for to my clients with an item
nrd statement Of charges on the same.
Jan.11dtf
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1904-12-20
Beware of Ointments for Catarrh
that Contain Mercury,

as mercury will surely destroy
the sense of smell and completely
derange the whole system when
entering it through the, mucous
surfaces. Such articles should
never be used except on prescrip-
tions from reputable physicians,
as the damage they will do is ten
fold to the good you can possibly
derive from them. Halls Catarrh
Cure, manufactured by +. J.
Cheney & Co., Toledo, O., con-
tains no mercury, and is taken IN
ternally, acting directly upon the
blood and mucous surfaces Of the
system. In buying Halls
Catarrh Cure be sure you get the
genuine. It is taken internally
and made in Toledo, Ohio, by r.
J. Cheney & Co. Testimonials
free. Sold by all druggists.
Price, 75c. per. bottle. Take
Halls Family Pills for constipa'
ton.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1904-12-20
Be Quick.

Not a minute should be lost
when a child shows symptoms of
Group. 'sCham berlain's Cough
Remedy given as soon as the child
becomes hoarse, or even after the
croupy cough appears, will pre-
vent the attack. 1t never fails,
and is pleasant and safe to take.
For sale by Bankers Drug Store.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1904-12-20
THE CITY
Go to Hakkerup for photos.

Go to Hakkerup for photos.
Santa Claus masks at Peter
sons.
H. ]. McCarty went to North
ONE last night.
Choice Christmas candies at
The Model Bakery.
Children's books, new supply
for Santa at Peterson S.
Don't forget the prize fight to-
night at the Buffet Exchange.
Editor S. r. Moorhead of
Turtle River returned home last
night.
Christmas tree trimmings,
candle and candle holders at [. B.
Olson's.
An excellent line of Christmas
tree trimmings and holly at The
Model Bakery.
Your old stove is good as cash
in part payment for a new one at
Ross Hardware.
Frank Mcdonald came up last
night from Lakeport to spend a
few days here with friends.
There is no lever so powerful
as plain and simple facts Mark S
Lung Balsam will cure your
cough.
A regular meeting of the Ma
sonic lodge will be held tomor-
row night. The work will be in
the third degree.
Robert Dudley returned last
night to his home at Blackjack
after visit here with Mr.. and
Mrs. M. Phibbs.
Our goods are not marked up
for the holidays, but in many
lines Weare giving special prices.
George T. Baker & Co.
At meeting Of the city coun-
Gil last night little business be-
sides the regular routine work
came up to be acted upon.
Joe Rauscher of Ripple, who
has been spending several days
in the city purchasing supplies,
returned to his home last night.
Returns of the great Nelson
Britt prize fight, which occurs at
San Francisco, will be received
tonight at the Buffet Exchange.
Bert Getchell returned this
morning from Tenstrike, where
he has spent a couple Of days
looking after timber interests in
that vicinity.
Bruce r. Harris, the popular
Crookston Lum Der company
sales agent, arrived yesterday
from Crookston for a short visit
here with friends.
E. H. Winter left yesterday
for Park Rapids where he will
look after his interests in the r.
L. Randall & Go. store, in which
he is stakeholder.
Coal, coal, leave your order at
Ross Hardware for any kind Of
coal you want We have differ
ent grades in stock and can de-
liver in quantities to suit.
No sickly women or weak men
will ever regret taking HOLSTERS
Rocky Mountain Tea. It's
brought happiness to thousands.
IS cents, Tea or Tablets. Bark
er's Drug Store.
l am overloaded on Batavia
canned goods and am giving ex-
ceptionally low prices to move
them quick before invoicing so
come in this week or next. For
sale by J. A. McConkey.
Senator e. J. Swed back left
last night for Ripple, where he
will look after his business inter
ests for few days. He was &C
companied by John Gibbons, who
is also interested in Big Fork
real estate.
Children eat, sleep and grow
after taking HOLSTERS Rocky
Mountain Tea. Brings rosy
cheeks, laughing eyes, good
health and strength. IS cents,
Tea or Tablets. Barker's Drug
Store.
liver Erickson is a business
visitor in the city today from
Tenstrike.. Mr.. Erickson is en-
gagged in the cord wood bust
ness at Tenstrike and re-
reports that shipments to the
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1904-12-20
A Costly Mistake.

Blunders are sometimes very
expressive. Occasionally life it,
self is che price of mistake, but
you'll never be wrong if you take
DR.. Kings New Life Pills for dys-
pepsia, dizziness, headache, liver
or bowel troubles. They are
gentle yet thorough. Csc, at all
drug stores.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1904-12-20

present time.
Fancy fruit for the table.
Peterson's.
Engraving done while you wait
at George T. Baker & Go.
Don tforget the prize fight to-
night at the Buffet Exchange
! D. S. Dennis left last night for
Ripple for a short business visit.
| When you need a good timer,
1 phone or call at Ross Hardware.
4 Order few more pictures
J from that negative at Reeds
! Studio.
] Give your children a happy
| Christmas and buy your toys at
/ [. B. Olson's.
/ Don't forget to see the assort-
ment Of typography articles at
Miss Hetland's IS.
Frank Beaton left last night
for Ripple, where he will conduct
a saloon this winter.
Walter Harris arrived in the
city this morning from Tenstrike
for short visit here with friends.
w. Fl. Roberts left last night
for Kelliher to look after his in
| terests in the bank in that city,
| w. D. Bright of Turtle River
transacted business in the city
yesterday, returning home last
night.
Attorney Chas. W. Scrutchin
returned this morning from Ten
strike, where he spent yesterday
on legal business.
Elmer E. Oberg, editor Of the.
Blackjack American, returned
home last night after a-visit here
and at points south.
Our goods are not marked up
for the holidays, but in many
lines we are giving special prices.
George T. Baker & Co.
Returns Of the great Nelson
Britt prize fight, which occurs at
San Francisco, will be received
tonight at the Buffet Exchange.
Headquarters for Santa Claus
at Peterson s.
Miss Frona Kirsch and Arthur
Kirsch of CrOokston are expected
to arrive in a couple of days to
spend the Christmas holidays in
the city the guests Of Mr.. and
Mrs. Chas. Lyon.
Send Santa Claus over to
Peterson's and he will find what
he wants.
If you want something espec-
tally nice for dressing use Bata-
via Horseradish put up in cream,
Batavia salad dressing, Worces.
ter sauce, chile sauce or tomato
catsup. These are very fine. For
sale by J. A. McConkey.
The most complete line Of toys
and Christmas tree trim mings
at Peterson
Fl. A Simons, the new town
site agent, left last night for
Northome, where he will remain
until Thursday. Mr.. Simons has
rented house in Bemidji and
expects soon to remove his
family who are now living in st.
Paul to this city.
Candies, nuts and fruit for
Christmas festivities at I. B.
Olson's.
When you're broke the girls
are shy
They turn and fly as you come
nigh
Brace up old man, show
some pluck
Take Rocky Mountain Tea;
will change your luck. Bark
er's Drug Store.
Engraving done while you wait
atGeorge 7. Baker & Go.
A Frightened Horse.
! Running like mad down the
street dumping the occupants, or
| a hundred other accidents, are
every day occurrences. It be-
hoves everybody to have reli-
able Salve handy and there are
none as good as Bucklen's Arnica
Salve. Burns. cuts, sores, &C.
zema and piles, disappear quickly
under it's soothing effect. 25c, at
all drug stores.
Nothing can be better than the
| hast Marlx,c l11no Ralcan iS the
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1904-12-20
Tonight.

Tonight.
Manager F'alkner of the COM
pany playing at the Opera House
has reduced the admission to-
night to 1926 35c. This is done
to enable parents to take the
children at a low cost in order
that they may see the beautiful
lesson the play teaches.
The only exclusive toy store in
town. Peterson S.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1904-12-20

Nothing can be better than the
Marks lung Balsam is the
best.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1904-12-20

Toys, complete line. Peter
sons
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1904-12-20
A Frightened Horse.

Running like mad down the
street dumping the occupants, or
a hundred other accidents, are
every day occurrences. It be-
hoves everybody to have a reli-
able Salve handy and there are
none as good as Bucklen' s Arnica
Salve. Burns. cuts, sores, &C.
zema and piles, disappear quickly
under it's soothing effect. 25c, at
all drug stores.
Adams County news. [volume] (Ritzville, Wash.) 1898-1906, 1904-09-07
LATE NEWS ITEMS.

Harry Brennan Of Sheridan, Wyo.,
has been declared winner of the bron.
cho riding contest for the world
championship at the Cheyenne from
tier celebration. The second prize was
awarded to Thad Sowder of Denver,
twice winner Of the championship belt.
Kid Riley, said to be one of the
three bandits who held up Express
Messenger Harding of the westbound
Oregon express at Kemmerer, Wyo.,
and stole package containing nearly
$1,000 in silver, has been captured, as
he came into town for food. He had
1913 in silver when arrested, but de.
MES his guilt.
Frank s. Stevenson, saloonkeeper at
Snoqualmie, Wash. was found dead in
a room over his saloon, Monday, with
a bullet hole through his heart. Al
though it is believed by some he com.
mitted suicide on account of ill health,
it can not be explained how the revolt
yer with which he was shot was found
ona dresser six feet from him.
Mawittz Hill, a native of Finland, a
miner in the employed at Melmont, in
Pierce county, was instantly killed by
the sccidetal discharge of q revolver
in the hands Of his fried Charles Mey-
man, q boy.
Adams County news. [volume] (Ritzville, Wash.) 1898-1906, 1904-09-07
Have the Russians
Left Mukden?

London, Sept. u Dispatches from
st. Petersburg from semiofficial sources
confirm the intimation communicated
in dispatches to the Daily Mail that
the Russians have decided upon the
evacuation of Mukden.
If this turns out to be true, it means
the abandonment of the whole Of south
ern Manchuria and the winding up of
the present campaign. In fact, should
Mukden be evacuated, there would be
no point for the wintering the army Of
q quarter Of q million men, with its
many wounded, short of Hardin.
On the other hand, the evacuation of
Mukden would giveeField Marshal Oy.
anna commodious winter quarters and
the practical control Of two lines of
railway. The Kinoh )u-Sinmintin line,
tapping rich Chinese territory, stops
little short Of Mukden., with which it
is connected by a good wagon road.
The report Of the prospective evacua-
ton of Mukden, if well founded, wound
indicate that the crippling effect of the
Liaoyang fighting on Kuropatkin's
army is more serious than has as yet
been intimated,.