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Valentine Democrat. (Valentine, Neb.) 1900-1930, 1905-03-23

The battle OF Mukden was one of
the greatest Of the worlds history in
the number of men engaged, the ex-
tent OF the battle line and the long
duration Of the fighting Probably it
was also the greatest, or rather the
most terrible, in the number of cas-
uaiteS. There are those who believe
that it was as great as the greatest
IN the Importance of the issues that
are at stake. Surely these are super
lauveS enough for ole battle in this
''prOSaic" age.
Oyama won the battle of Mukden
more by tactics than by strategy.
Strategically the battle presented few
features not familiar to all students Of
war. It possessed but one element of
surprise-Nogi'S sensational march
around the Russian right wing-and
even that might have failed had Kuro-
patkins scouts been properly led. But
aside from Nogis dramatic swing
around the right there was not a fea-
ture Of Oyama's strategy that the
russian communicative chief had not
foreseen
Nhat huropatkin had not provided
against, however. and what his divis-
ions could not cope with were the
mastery tactics with which Oyama's
simple strategy was executed. From
the beginning of the battle on Feb. II,
Wien l4inevitch vainly tried to turn the
Japanese right siXty-one miles south
east Of Mukden, until March ), when
haulbarS exhausted divisions were
crushed at the imperial tombs, eight
miles north Of Mukden, Oyama's gen
erals moved with the precision of au-
donations. kawamura's sweeping ad-
vance to Da pasS-kuroki'S bold cross
ing Of the Sha-NodZu's impetuOus as
saultS on Poutiloff hill-Oku's ham,
mering blows at Chantan-Nogi's dra-
matte march around the Russian right
all were timed and executed with a
precision that proved that q master
mind was directing the keyboard Of
battle
The fighting at Mukden has served
~ iicSddtc !" LII IeLlldEkdDle cleaGlleSS
both the extraordinary military prof
cheney Of the Japanese and the advan-
tages they enjoy in other respects. Ku-
ropatkin had one point in his favor
the ability to operate entirely within
his own lines. This was offset by
sad lack Of initiative, which was his
undoing. The superiority Of the Jap
anese in numbers, their ability to re-
fresh themselves with re-enforcementS,
their consciousness of victories already
Won, the absolute unity Of action
among their general officers and the
Valentine Democrat. (Valentine, Neb.) 1900-1930, 1905-03-23
ARMY HEAD DISGRACED.
Gen. kuroDatkin Dismissed by Car
Without a Word of Praise.

Gen. hurOpatkln Dismissed by Gar
Without a Word of Praise.
With the japanese hanging on the
heels and TANKS of the remnants of the
broken, defeated Russian army, Gen. Ku-
ropatkin, the old idol of the private SOL
der, has been dismissed and disgraced
and Gen. Linevitch, commander Of the
first army, is appointed to succeed him
III command Of all the Russian land and
sea forces operating against Japan.
The word disgrace is written in large
letters in the laconic imperial order ga
zetted, which contains not a single word
of praise, and also disposes Of the rumor
that huropatkin had asked to be reIjev-
ed. The Russian military annals con-
tain no more bitter imperial rebuke.
While it was known that the war coun-
ell had already decided to supplant Ku-
ropatkin after the Muklen disaster. the
decision to confer the tasl. OF saving the
remainder Of the army on Linevitch in
the very midst Of lis fight came as q s1Ir-
prise.
1t transpires that Emperor Nicholas
upon the advice of Gen. Dragoni-off AMI
War Minister Sakhar0ff determined tbo.
the step was necessary when il barone
apparent that huropatkin. while concao-
tfatlng Ter stand at Tie Pass. seemed
unaware that the Japanese had worked
around westward again and practically
allowed himself to be surprised. on
reports brought by Gen. GripDenbpr~ rc
garding kurOpatkin's failing meYtsi:.,.
also had influence.
Under the circumstances thpreroro =
WAS COnS;,lprnJ ;r,,r,or,+;, ::
Valentine Democrat. (Valentine, Neb.) 1900-1930, 1905-03-23
TeIeSraphic Breyities.

The Flovilla, Ga, bank was entered
and the vaults wrecked with nitrogly-
GERM. The robbers secured $4,000 in
cash.
Fire destroyed the Bank of Montreal
building in Winnipeg. Man., entailing 4
loss of $4,000. Manager E. F. Angus
and his family had narrow escapes from
death.
Announcement was made that James
Coolidge Carter, leading member of the
New York bar. who died recently, had
bequeathed 100000 to Harvard univer-
sity.
Frozen hydrants so interfered with the
work of the firemen in New York that
n loss Of 100000 was sustained in the
factory of Philip Hano & Co., in Green
witch street.
1t is announced that under the aus
pices of the Yale class of 1894 a commit
tee has been appointed to promote
movement for raising funds for five new
dormitories at Yale.
Valentine Democrat. (Valentine, Neb.) 1900-1930, 1905-03-23
In the National Capital.

Cornelius Vanderbilt is said to be
slated for the ambassadorship to Ger
many.
Secretary Hay and Minister Corea
have signed an eXtradition treaty for the
United States and Nicaragua
The Senate in executive session rati-
fed the international sanitary treaty. and
that designed to repress the trade in
white women.
Owing to the failure of Congress to
provide new legislation for the govern
ment of the canal zone Secretary Taft
has decided that he can continue to adj
minister its affairs.
Frederick E. Rittman of Cleveland
Ohio, auditor for the War Department,
has rendered his resignation. and B. f.
Harper of Fort Wayne, Ind, will be
appointed to fill the vacancy.
James D. Reynolds of Boston forma--
~ secretary of the Massachusetts Re-
publican State committee, has taken the
oath of office as assistant Secretary of
the Treasury, succeeding Robert 3. Arm
strong, resigrtl.
Captain George W. Kirkman of the
by court martial at Fort Niobrara, Neb..
On charges of conduct to the prejudice of
good order and military discipline, has
rendered his resignation.
A peace Jubilee to celebrate the fifth
eth anniversary of the close of the Civil
War was proposed to President Roose.
welt by Newell Sanders of Chattanooga
Tenn, who suggested that the exposition
be held at Chattanooga in 1915.
The Comptroller of the Treasury hos
revised the decision of the auditor for
the War Department on the claim of tho
State of Wisconsin for interest maid On
bonds issued to raise money to aid the
United States in the Civil War. The
State has already been paid S45S Az
anG the comptroller finds still due S725
9S1
Valentine Democrat. (Valentine, Neb.) 1900-1930, 1905-03-23

devotion and courage of their soldiers
prevailed. While Kuropatkin was de-
pendent on one frail railway line, the
japanese were within easy access OF
their base at Newchwang, with prac-
tically no risk of their communications
being interfered with.
That the battle of Mukden is the
greatest in the history of war may
readily be believed. In round num-
bers the Russian force engaged was
375.000, with 1,JO0 guns. The Japanese
army is believed to have exceeded
these figures in strength by perhaps
10000 men.
1t is impossible TO analyze, as yet
the effect Of the disaster upon the Rus
sian bureaucracy. The Russian peo-
pie naturally are for peace at any
price. The Russian officials, it seems
have not or cannot make up their
minds. There is strong war party
in court circles at st. Petersburg and
dispatches from the Russian capital
are burdened with hints of another
campaign to be undertaken, of anoth-
er great army of 100000 men to be
raised. of another stand to be made
at LLarhin.
Valentine Democrat. (Valentine, Neb.) 1900-1930, 1905-03-23

DOUGLAS JERROLD.
Some of the Caustic Retorts Made by
the Famous Wit.

Some of the Caustic Retorts Made by
the Famous Wit.
When q prosy Old bore stopped
Douglas Jerrold, who was hurrying on
urgent business along Regent street.
with the question, We'll, Jerrold, my
dear boy, what is going On?' Il am"
retorted Jerrold, shooting past like an
arrow from bow.
Also to contribute to Il third sub
scription which was being got up for
a reckless Grub street writer Jerrold
cried impatiently, How much does the
fellow want this time?" We'll, this
time think just four and two naughts
will put him straight" Put me down
for one of the naughtsr'
A lawyer, replying to the toast of his
health drunk at a dinner of artists,
stammered out that he did not expect
the honor, as law could hardly be con-
sidered one of the arts, whereupon Jer-
rold interjected one word only,
Black
A clergyman who was indecorOusly
and uncharitably denouncing the poor
for the number of children they bred
wound up with the opinion that the
real evil of the times was 1.-The surplus
population" Jerrold nodded q hearty
assent, certainly, the surplice popula
toni
There's one song in the Prologue"
cried musical bore to Jerrold, (which
always carries me away" Would 1
could sing it.' calculated JerroId.
Valentine Democrat. (Valentine, Neb.) 1900-1930, 1905-03-23
WAR NEWS IN BRIEF.
- "


The Russian war Office Will send 4O0,-
GEO more troops to Manchuria
Russia is sending Il steady stream Of
war material to the Indian frontier.
Grand Duke Vladimir says Russia will
send another army to the far East.
Russians are charged with burning
wounded japanese soldiers in Manchuria.
Thousands of Russian soldiers were
captured b. the japanese when Mukden
fell.
Gea. Gr:peuber-, in an interview at
St. Petersburg, bitterly assailed Gen.
ku-opatkiH.
The Russian government paid to Great
Britain $33115.n~J in settlement of the
North Sea claims.
TIE British steamer Easy Abbey,
from Cardiff. bound for Nladivostok. was
seized by the japanese.
Gen. StoesSel the hero Of Port Ar
thur, met with a cool reception upon his
arrival ii 81. Petersburg.
Russia urged China to protest against
the violation of the neutrality of Chinese
territory By the japanese.
The disaster 20 the Russian army has
revived talk cf peace in Europe. The
opinion prevails that peace is inevitable.
The japanese steamer Osaka Sho-
shen IHa:sha sank While entering Osaka
harbor. and ever one hundred lives were
lost.
The British steamers Apollo and
Scotsman. with coGCrajand carsoes for
VladivoStok. wrrS capJ@red by japanese
warshiDs.
Valentine Democrat. (Valentine, Neb.) 1900-1930, 1905-03-23
THE SIMPLE LIFE
Ways that Are Pleasant and Paths th7t
Are Peace.

Ways that Are Pleasant and Paths th1t
Are Peace.
1t is the simple life that gives length
Of days, serenity Of mind and body and
tranquility of soul.
Simple hopes and ambitions, bound
ed by the desire to do good to ones
neighbors, simple pleasures, habits,
food and drink
Men die long before their time be-
cause they try to crowd too much into
their experiences-they climb too high
and fall too hard. A wise woman
writes of the good that a simple diet
has done her:
Il have been using Grape-Nuts for
about six months. L began rather
sparingly, until l acquired such lik-
ing for it that for the last three
months l have depended upon it al
most entirely for my diet, eating moth
ing else whatever, but Grape-Nuts for
breakfast and supper, and 1 believe
/ could eat it for dinner with fruit
and be satisfied without other food,
and feel much better and have more
strength to do my Homework.
when l began the use of Grape
Nuts l was thin and weak, my muscles
were so soft that / was not able 70 do
any work. l weighed only 10S pounds.
Nothing that l ate did me any good
| was going down hill rapidly, was
nervous and miserable, with no ambi-
ton for anything. My condition i'm
proved rapidly after 1 began to eat
GrapeNuts food. 1t made me feel
like a new woman; my muscles got
solid. my figure rounded out, my
weight increased to 126 pounds in q
few weeks. my nerves grew steady
ana my mind better and clearer. My
friends tell me they haven't Seel me
look 50 we'll for years.
Il consider Grape-Nuts the best food
IN the market, and shall never go back
o meats and white bread again."
Name given by Postum Co., Battle
Creek, Mich.
There's a reason.
Look in each pkg. for the little book,
The Road to MELVILLE"
Valentine Democrat. (Valentine, Neb.) 1900-1930, 1905-03-23
ALMOST a SEDAN.
kuroDatlin Escapes with Only 10000
OF His 8 I.I1,I, Of go QNn


OF His Army of $4,000.
The remnant of the Russian army
in decimated sections succeeded in
battling a way to Tie Pass through a
relentless gauntlet Of japanese artil-
lery. Kuropati;in, in person, led the
Russian right flank in desperate effort
to hold at bay the armies of Nogi and
Oku. Meantime q portion Of the re-
treating army got past the immediate
danger point. The retreat continued
under a hail Of shrapnel and shells
from japanese artillery occupying pc
sitiOns parallel to the line Of retreat.
Thousands of Russians toiled north
ward, mile after mile, their trail a
trail Of death, as thousands were
moved down by the awful rain Of
steel. The Russian vanguard reached
Tie Pass, but southwark, with undi-
minished fury, the rear guard battle
went on, the Japanese still madly
struggling to make the blow final.
The losses are estimated at 100000
to both armies. The japanese have
taken thousands of prisoners, and
their capture of guns, munitions and
stores are Of enormous proportions.
It is reported by way of Toxic that
only $4,000 Of the Russians who were
defending Mukden escaped to Telling.
The Russian casualties are known to
be over 100000.
The Russians had in battle 376 bat
talions of infantry, 17S squadrons Of
cavalry, and III batteries of artillery.
In other words, Gen. Kuropatkin's
army consisted of 30O,S00 infantry,
2G,1C0 cavalry, and 1868 guns. The
total number of the Japanese forces is
not stated, but it is vaguely estimated
at 100000 men of all arms.
Forecasts as to the final issue differ
Some prophesy the practical annihila-
tion OF the Russians in a series OF
small battles in the mountains be-
tween Fushun and Telling. Others
think the Russians will be able to
make another stand at Telling, and
that consequently the coup de grace
may be postponed.
Valentine Democrat. (Valentine, Neb.) 1900-1930, 1905-03-23

wounded equally as large, it is easy fol
the Japanese to see that their victory
flushed armies have the Russians prac-
tically at their mercy and the popula-
ton Of Toxic is already eagerly awaiting
what they believe is sure to cOme-the
news that Oku, Nogi and Kuroki have
hemmed in the fleeing Kuropatkin on the
desert beyond Tie pass, that the Russian
star has forever set in the far East ana
that the flower of JaDan's blood and
tears has come to the fruition Of suprem-
acy.
The Russians burned the greater por-
ton of their stores and supplies before
cvacnating Mukden.
The japanese occupied SMUGGLING
March -. Singching. or Yenden. is sit
uated about eighty miles almost due east
of Mukden
Valentine Democrat. (Valentine, Neb.) 1900-1930, 1905-03-23

The shows location of Telling Tie
important walled and is considered to be strategic of great
miles
compelled
practically surprised the Russians compelled
Kuropatkn eegaphed
of
it is sad
Napoleon Moscow The
nSOft the
Valentine Democrat. (Valentine, Neb.) 1900-1930, 1905-03-23

MRS. CHADWICK. claims on him fur
nished the base of her operations, with
keen curiosity. Mrs. Chadwick regarded
the ironmaster with Indifference and de-
voted all Of her attention to the selec
ton of jury. generally directing the
picking of the jurors as far as it lay in
the power Of the defense to DO so. At
the afternoon session of the opening day
she collapsed and court was adjourned
hastily.
The charge On which Mrs. Chadwick
is being tried is conspiracy against the
laws of the United States. This cop
spracy, as defined by the government
rests in the agreement between her and
the officials of the Citizens National
Bank Of Oberlin, Ohio, to issue and
negotiate certified checks when she had
no money in the bank.
The jury which tried Mrs. Cassie L.
Chadwick found her guilty Of conspiring
to defraud the United States government
by procuring the certifcation of checks
in a national bank in which she had no
funds. The reading of the verdict was
followed by dramatic scene in the court
room, which ended in Mrs. Chadwick,
wiz Will ny SLeilcS, De!ES dSSisteu Ifom
the room.
Let me go. Oh, my God, let me co."
she cried as soon as she realized what
the jury had done.
She tottered in weakness and court
officials stepped quickly to her side.
I'm not guilty she exclaimed, and
then with all the energy gone from her
voice she moaned again and again: ooh,
let me go, let me 90; I'm not guilty, I
tell you; let me go.'
After reaching her cell Mrs. Chadwick
continued to weep and moan without ces-
sation.
Valentine Democrat. (Valentine, Neb.) 1900-1930, 1905-03-23
NObOIy Docs.

81 assure you, I'm always willing
10 acknowledge my faults when | see
them"
That's all right but I'll bet you
never acknowledge them when your
neiGhbor sees them. "-Philadelp
prpSc
Valentine Democrat. (Valentine, Neb.) 1900-1930, 1905-03-23
Then or Never.

What, singing so early in the morn
ing" exclaimed the boarding house land
lady, as she encountered one Of her hash
deStroyers in the hall. Don't you know
that it is unluci;y to sing before break
fast?"
Perhaps it is" -ejoined the early
warbler. but somehow | never feel like
singing after / have monkeycd with your
bill of fare"
Valentine Democrat. (Valentine, Neb.) 1900-1930, 1905-03-23
Natural Conclusion.

The teacher was giving lesson in
Russian history.
And it was Ivan the Terrible she
related, who slaughtered so many in
nocent people. Why did he do it?'
Il guess it was because he owned
an automobile" spoke up the boy
whose father is a chauffeur.
Valentine Democrat. (Valentine, Neb.) 1900-1930, 1905-03-23
TIE PASS is TAKEN.
Japanese March Into Stronghold Fo--
lowing a Bloody Battle North.

lowing a BiOCuS bdttle A%oitAs
Tie Pass has been occupied by the
victorious forces of the Mikado, and ku-
ropatkin's army, disorganized, hungry,
and beaten, has entered upon its long.
hopeless fight over the 300 starving
miles TO Hardin.
1t is generally believed in Toxic that
this last defeat of the general of the
Gar is, in all probability, the practical
finish of his beaten army, and though
but little news Of a definite nature has
been received beyond the bare announce
ment of the capture of Tie pass, it is
recognized that the task of transporting
such beaten and disorganized mass
across the desert to Hardin is one be-
yond the power Of any general
With but 100000 men left who are fit
for active service and with a number of
Valentine Democrat. (Valentine, Neb.) 1900-1930, 1905-03-23

aSO, Wnen her eN-
posure was brought
about, has attracted
great interest IN
Cleveland. Gre ii t
crowds gathered in
and about the court
room at every seS-
sion, all eager to
catch a glimpse Of
the woman. Another
figure at the trial
who was the object
Of as much atten-
ton as Mrs. Chad
wick was Andrew
Carnegie, the retir-
ed steel magnate,
who had been called
by the prosecution
to pronounce a So
600, 1000 note made
payable to the order
of Mrs. Chadwick
and which bore Car
negie's signature a
forgery. When the
m u | t i-millionaire
and the woman saw
each other for the
first time in the
court room, the steel
magnate studied the
face Of the woman,
whose astonishing
Valentine Democrat. (Valentine, Neb.) 1900-1930, 1905-03-23
WiDcd Ont an Insurance Fund.

The burning of the docks of the Hi
nOis Central railroad at New Orleans
in the big fire the other day inflicted Il
loss of S1.T00,000. This does not fall
upon the regular insurance company but
upon the railroad which insured its prop
erty and which wipes out its insurance
fund
Valentine Democrat. (Valentine, Neb.) 1900-1930, 1905-03-23
MRS. CHADWICK FOUND GUILTY.

Woman Is Convicted on Each Of Seven
Counts for Conspiracy.
The trial of Mrs Cassie l.. Chadwick,
whose colossal financial operations as
founded the whole country a few weeks
Valentine Democrat. (Valentine, Neb.) 1900-1930, 1905-03-23
Her Complexion.

Him-What a lovely complexion Miss
Elderleigh has-so clear and fresh.
Her-Well, it couldn't be otherwise
under the circumstances.
Him-Under what circumstances?
Her-She puts it ON fresh every morn
ing.
A GUARANTEED CURE FOR PILES.
Itching Blind, Bleeding or PrOtruding Piles.
Your druggist will refund money if PAZO ONT
Valentine Democrat. (Valentine, Neb.) 1900-1930, 1905-03-23

Senator Morgan made a sensational
speech il the executive session of the
Senate Thursday, in which he charged
that William Nelson Crowell of New
y ork was 4 prime mover in scheme to
influence the United States in the finan-
cial affairs of San Domingo. Crowell.
he alleged, was acting in the interest of
q syndicate which holds Il mass of claims
against Latin-American republics. in
Guiding large part of the debts of San
Domingo. and also was trying to defeat
plan of Mr.. and Mrs Reader of Ala
bama to obtain certain concessions from
the dominican government The Senate
did not devote its entire time in eyecIl-
tive session to the San Domingo treaty.
The Nicaraguan eXtraditiOn treaty was
ratified and the Russian corporation
treaty discussed at length. The New
lands resolution calling on the President,
if not Incompatible with public interests.
to send to the Senate certain information
regarding Dominican affairs. was adopt
ed
Valentine Democrat. (Valentine, Neb.) 1900-1930, 1905-03-23

In the course of the Senate debate
Wednesday on the Dominican treaty
Senator Hepburn of idaho made an eX-
tended argument in favor of the annexa-
ton Of San Domingo. He declared the
destiny of this, as well as other islands,
was to be under the control of the United
States. Senator Teller introduced res
olution of inquiry, asking the State De-
partment for information concerning re-
lations with the Dominican government
between July /. 1904, and March l,
1905. Senator Cullom objected to the
reading Of the resolution, declaring the
matter pertained to executive session.
THE SenatOr cannot take me off the
floor said Senator Teller, warmly. He
insisted that his resolution be read. The
resolution directed the State Depart
ment to send to the Senate copies of in
structions given to Commander Dilling-
ham and Minister Dawson regarding
Dominican affairs. and all cOmmunica-
tons relating to the treaty The Senate
then went into executive session until add
journment.
Valentine Democrat. (Valentine, Neb.) 1900-1930, 1905-03-23
| UNITED STATES SENATE !
SPECIAL SESSION. 5
"NNNNONNON

Only one amendment to the San Do
mingo treaty was offered Monday. That
was presented by Senator Bacon and
provided that such expenses of the army
and navy as may be incurred in carry
ing out the provisions of the treaty shall
be paid from the revenues OF San Do
mingo. This amendment was pending at
the time the Senate adjourned. Senator
Burrows read a statement which de-
c!ared that the original investment of
the San Domingo Improvement Com
pany was only $500 and that it has
grown to 4.3OO,OO0. drawing t per cent
Senator Teller made an earnest plea for
consideration of the treaty with open
dors so that the position of the Senators
might be perfectly understood. but his
motion was voted down without divis-
ion. He then moved that stenOgraphcr
be present TO record the debate, but that
also was defeated
Valentine Democrat. (Valentine, Neb.) 1900-1930, 1905-03-23

Developments Tuesday make it plain
that there is little chance that the San
Domingo treaty will be ratified. Party
lines were drawn sharply in the discus
sion of the treaty by the Senate in exec
utIve session, and the support of several
Democratic members, on which the
friends of ratification were depending.
apparently is not to be had. The Dem
Ocrats will return to the fold, and on
both sides it is admitted there is little
prospect the convention will be ratified
The Republicans have counted as GER
tain the votes of Senators McEnery and
Foster of Louisiana and Clark Of Arkan-
sas. Senator German, the minority lead
or, gave notice that these Senators are
now pledged against the treaty. 1t is not
expected that Mr.. McEnpry or Mr..
Clark will return to Washington to vote.
The discussion took on a decided parti-
san basis. Senators Teller, Morgan and
other Democrats criticised the admins
tration severely. Senator Teller assert
ed that the administration could not be
blameless in permitting Commander Din
Hngham1 to exercise so much authority
Senator SpOoner defended the course of
the Department of State. Senator Fora
ker and Cullom followed along the same
lines. Senator Bacon started to address
the Senate, but was seized with gaStritis
and was unable to go on. The Senate
then adjourned.