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The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1905-04-20

but I have been informed since by
reliable authority that the japanese
ADMIRAL mad strict orders from the
mikado not to risk the loss of his
battleships. The loss might, at that
Juncture, have been fatal. So thew
took the slower methods to the same
end. 1t is not impossible that the
same policy will be pursued now. We
probably shall not know until events
disclose what is the japanese plan
of campaign.
l presume Togo's fleet is in a port
at the northern end of the island of
Formosa. There is a magnificent and
strongly fortified harbor there, a YER
table Gibraltar. No doubt Togo is
in constant touch with the Russian
fleet, through his scouts and his wire
less telegraph equipment, and is
watching to see whether RojestVen-
sky will take the inner or outer chan
mel
There is a possibility that the three
battleships which the Russians have
at Nladivostok will try to effect a
| junction, or will begin to prey on
| Japanese commerce and on general
contraband of war in foreign ships.
| These are some of the possibilities
which the situation involves.
Now. suppose the Russians should
succeed in forcing a decisive battle.
Suppose, for the sake of argument,
that they should lose. The losing
battle would not be 30 disastrous to
hat Ia 1.o 30
| the Japanese. It would not have the
same effect of cutting off commuai-
cations between their land forces and
| their base of supplies; and it would
not to the same degree expose their
shipping and their coast to the raw
ages of a hostile feet. And they
would still have the secondary force
coming along in May.
You see, it is a problem not easy
| to decide. And there is almost
everything at stake for the two coun-
| tries whose navies are involved 1t
| certainly looks as if decisive en-
gagement between the two fleets
would decide the war
When was at Manila I was con-
fronted by a similar problem for
short time. Not long after the battle
of Manila information reached me
from a friend in Paris of plans which
| Spain was making to fit out a fleet
to raise the siege.
I was appraised of the names and
number of the battleships which
would be sent, and as my fleet had
not then been reinforced by heavy
fighting ships, the Spanish force
would have been stronger than mine.
There would not be time for the
Monadnock and Monterey to reach
me, though they had started.
l was set to thinking what I
| should do with this superior force.
What happened was that, on my sug-
gestion, fleet was fitted out under
| Admiral Watson, which was to
| threaten the coast of Spain. This led
to the abandonment of the purpose
to send the fleet to Manila. But
| there was a time when ! had to face
problem something like the one
which confronts Admiral Togo.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1905-04-20
GAMBLING IN SUGAR.

Gambling in sugar goes on in New
York's tenderloin. One of a party of
young men who were slipping after
dinner coffee in a lobster palace the
other evening suggested throwing
dice for the drinks. The others ex-
pressed their willingness.
waiter, bring some dice" the
young man ordered.
I'VE have none, sir
"Pshaw! Never mind, though.
Who's got a fountain pen? Thanks"
He took five Jumps from the sugar
bowl and with the fountain pen care
fully dotted them off into dice
There" he said as he shook them
in an empty tumbler and rolled out
four of a kind, Il guess that's sur
mounting difficulties some. And if
the cops raid you all you've got to do
Is drop EN- in your coffee"
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1905-04-20

IThe following exclusive statement
by Admiral George Dewey on the in
tensely interesting naval situation in
the far east was secured for The
Press by the Newspaper Enterprise
Association and telegraphed over
leased wire.-Editor)
By GEORGE DEWEY,
Admiral Of the United State Navy.
Copyright, 1903, by the Newspaper
Enterprise Association)
WASHINGTON, April 2O.-One Of
the most momentous naval battles
that has been fought for years is
impending in the far east, and, like
all the rest of the world, am watch
ing with the greatest interest.
The situation is one of almost
thrilling interest. I confess that l
am up in the morning at o'clock
looking for the papers. All naval
men are interested; but I have, pos
sibly. an added interest, owing to the
fact that I was myself at one time
confronted by a dilemma not unlike
that which Is now faced by the jap
anese Admiral Togo.
As to what will happen, ii is any
body's guess. There are as many
opinions as there are naval experts.
My guess, perhaps, is no better than
anothers, except as | may have a
little more familiarity with the COM
plicating circumstances which must
be taken into consideration.
But one thing on which all author-
tiles seem agreed and which is
doubtless true, is that the Russian
feet is numerically and in tonnage
and armament stronger than the
forces of the Japanese. They have
several more heavy fighting ships, ac-
cording to reports, than the Japanese
and it is also to be remembered that
there is a secondary fleet Of three or
more heavy ships which is on the way
and will be due on the scene in about
40 days.
Now the great questions are: Can
Admiral Togo afford to meet the Rus
sian forces, and risk all on the cast
Of a great naval battle in the open
seas? Can he affor to risk the loss
of his battleships9. Suppose R,ojest-
vensky wins7
What will be the effect on Japan
then3 How about communication be-
tween Japan and Manchuria3 How
about achievements to the land
forces. and ammunition and supplies
Unless the Japanese can protect
their transports and the commerce
about their own island and in the vi
entity of Port Arthur, of what avail
will their land operations and their
past victories be to them7 Their feet
is confronted by a feet outnumbering
theirs. Now the question is what will
Admiral Togo dor
Some naval authorities incline to
the belief that Togo will avoid a d.
rect engagement at,d will try to pick
out the weak members of the Russian
feet, cutting them off in the night,
using his torpedo boat destroyers, and
following much the same tactics as
were employed at Port Arthur.
I wondered at that time that the
japanese did not go right into the
harbor and finish the work at once;
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1905-04-20
HUGE CONSUMPTION
OF IRON.
(Scripps News Association.)

(Scripps News Association.)
NEW YORK, April 20-Statistics
just published concerning the coun-
try's pig iron consumption for last
month show the remarkable total of
100000 tons. The total production
was 100000 tons, which exceeds
the production of January, the previ-
Gus high monthly record, by 1855, 900
tons. In the same period furnace
stocks of iron decreased 10000 tons,
and on April 1 the total stock on hand
was the smallest since August l, 1903
The enormous output. as contrasted
with previous months, was due large
1y to the record breaking in some
of the great districts like Pittsburg,
the Shenango valley and the Illinois
Northwest group.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1905-04-20
MOTOR BUSES
LONDON.

The most notable triumph of the
horSeess vehicle for long time is
the determination to substitute
motor buses" for the historic and
world-famOus London bus Our
consul at Hull reports that the Lon
don General Omnibus company has
decided to gradually convert its horse
lines into motor lines. a few are
already running. and the rest of the
1000 vehicles will be altered as rapid
" as the new motor equipment can
be secured.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1905-04-20
A HELLO GIRL
EPISODE

Telephone operators have their lit
tie episodes to vary the monotony of
their work as well as others. Re
Gently one of them sat at the switch
board writing, with open ink bottle
and receiver side by side. A call
came in and she hastily graspcd the
ink bottle and held it to her ear,
pouring the ink over herself from
shoulder down. 1t probably gave a
suggestion of someone's voice dis
solving into liquid murder.-Brandon
(Mlnn.) Echo.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1905-04-20

land do you still believe Japan will
not accept less than $500,000,000 in
demnity?' asked the car
Il am firmly of that belief, your
majesty" replied his minister.
Then it is no use to talk any
more about peace"
Pardon me, your majesty, but why
not?" asked the minister, bowling
low.
you know" replied the car, that
my mother, the dowager empress,
and the czarina, too, would refuse to
let me pay more than $499, 999, 999. 90"
And he turned away sadly, to help
celebrate another Russian holiday.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1905-04-20

is Questionable, while the girl
who loves a brisk run has her skirt
inches shorter. Pleated skirts are
the favorite of the moment with tall
or and dressmaker, but choice is
permitted the wearer. These pleats
may be side ones, narrow or deep, or
boxed, double or single. So, while
every other skirt seen is a pleated
one, there is a wide variety, and in
many skirts Jokes are used.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1905-04-20
WHEN new WORKERS PROMENADE

One of the most stylish costumes
seen on Fifth aVenLe this pre-Eastef
time was of green checked serge.
Two tones of the favOrite color were
used to effect the plaid. The skirt
was side pleated with no trimming,
while the loose Elton jacket was trim
med with folds of duh green silk.
The blouse was of light apple green
chiffon, and this same fabric is used
in the undersleeves. The jacket
sleeves reached just below the elbow
and were finished with a turned back
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1905-04-20
YALE SOUTHERN TRIP

NEW YORK, April 20.-The Yale
university baseball team left this
city today on its annual southern
trip. Six games will be played, two
with Georgetown university and one
each with Richmond college, Norfolk
college, University of Virginia and
University of Pennsylvania After
the game with Pennsylvania. which
is scheduled for next Wednesday, the
team will return to New Haven.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1905-04-20

coat made double breasted and braid
bound down the fronts, about the
lapels and cuffs.
NEW YORK, April 19.-Every
other woman, be she old, young or
middle-aged, fair or plain, maid or
matron, appears to have chosen some
one of the shades of bursting trees,
plants and shrubs.
Green is color queen this Easter
tide, and as there are as many tones
to this color as there are whims IN
Dame Fashions head, there is a va
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1905-04-20
MEDICAL MEN
In CONFERENCE

CHICAGO, April 2O.-The council
on medical education of the American
Medical association began a meeting
in this city today. The council aims
to bring about greater uniformity in
educational methods and require
ments for admission to the medical
profession among the various states
There is a large attendance of state
medical examiners, representatives of
medical colleges and others.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1905-04-20
SOUTHERN LEAGUE ..
BEGINS SEASON
<Scripps News Association.)

ATLANTA, Ga, April 2O.-The
Southern legue is scheduled to open
its baseball season today. Weather
permitting, the opening games will be
played as follows: Nashville in At
lanta, Montgomery in Birmingham,
Little Rock in New Orleans and
Shreveport in Memphis. The circuit
is regarded as one of the best ever
arranged since the Introduction of the
national game in the south and all
indications point to an unusually sue
ceSsful season.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1905-04-20

7 had my plan. | should not have
waited in Manila. I had a dispatch
boat faster than anything in the
Spanish feet and should have been
in early touch with the Spanish fleet,
and should, | hope, have met them
when and where they did not expect
me
But every situation must be judged
by itself. The Observation-Disclosures
problem is intensely interesting-in-
teDSely interesting
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1905-04-20

PORTLAND, Ore, April 20.-One
of the most novel exhibits at the
Lewis and Clark exposition will be
the city of Spokane, Wash. The city
is to be removed to Portland aboard
a car, and ii will not require a very
large car. either. Spokane in minia-
ture Is now being built. A civil engi-
neer and an artist are the builders
and the Spokane chamber of com
merce is the sponsor. The minute
city, a beautiful reproduction, with
a stream of real water to represent
Spokane falls, will occupy room in
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1905-04-20
SURE CURE FOR PILES.

Itching Piles produce moisture and
cause itching This form, as well as
Blind, Bleeding or Protruding Piles,
are cured by DR.. Bo-san-ko's Pile
Remedy Stops itching and bleeding
Absorbs tumors. soc a lar, at drug
gists, or sent by mail. Treatise free
Write me about your case. DR.. b.
sanko. Philadelphia, Pa. For sale
by all druggists.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1905-04-20
DEWEY PICKS TOGO'S LAll

presume Togo's fleet is in port at the north
ern end of the island of Fornosa. There is magn-
fcent and strongly fortified harbor there veritable
Gibraltar. No doubt Togo is in constant touch with
the Russian fleet through his scouts and his wireless
telegraph equ pment and is watching to see whether
Rojestvensky will take the inner or outer channel
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1905-04-20
ADMIRAL DEWEY TELLS
OF T0G0'S DILEMMA

Chief of the American Navy Says He Was in the Same
BoxHimsef and His Plan as Go Out and Hit Enemy
Unexpectedly Admiral Sizes Up the Far East
Naval Situation, Discussing the Great Opportunity of
Rojesvensky and Togo.--He Picks the Latters Hiding
e--"Of Thrilling Interest, Says Dewey in an Ex-
elusive Statement to The Press
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1905-04-20

The publicity department Of the
Lewis and Clark exposition in its lit
erature sent out to the newspapers of
Of the scheme Of our chamber Of COM
merce to reproduce Spokane in minia-
ture at the Portland fair.-Ed.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1905-04-20

This town needs a few first class
funerals, my friend"
Yep, | s'pose so, but | reckon
there amt money enough in town fer
a fust-class one"
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1905-04-20

Feel tired, no appetite, can not
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If you take HOLSTERS Rocky Noun
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The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1905-04-20

FoleyS Kidney Cure if taken in
time affords security from all kidney
and bladder disea seS.. Sold by Chas.
McNab. 400 Riverside avenue.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1905-04-20

kidney and bladder diseases is Foley's
Kidney Cure. Sold by Chas. McNab,
402 Riverside avenue
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-12-01
APPEALS OF MR. COMER
HIS SUITS ARE UP TO SUPREME
 COURT.
Arguments in Cases From BirminEhan, Are submftted--The Justices Take
 An Adjournment, Until De-. N' cemher IS.

Arguments were heard yesterday by the Supreme Court of Alabama In ap- peals of cases from Jefferson county and other counties of the Sixth Division and there was not much holiday with tho justices as in addition to the sub missions the court handed down ten decisions.
 Among the submissions wBth argu- ments were the cases of B. B. Conner. against the Birmingham Age-Herald Publishing Company and the same against the Louisville and Nashville Railroad Company in each of which the President of the Alabama Railroad Commission sties for $25,000 damages alleged to have been caused by publi- cations in the campaign of 1904 for theF of1ce he now holds. Certain pub- lfcations are cited by Mir. Corners coun- seI which, it is alleged. were libellous.
 Frank S. White and John B. Weak ley appeared for the plaintiff and for the defendants. Judge H. A. Sharpe and MT. Grubbs, of Birmingham. sub- mitted arguments.
 These cases are appealed from the Bir- nihgham City Court of which Judge C. IA. Sem dismissed the suits, one of the, causes being the failure of the plaintiff to give the defendant publish ing company the necessary i've days no- ttce of the proposed suit before 1t was brought.
 The list of decisions handed down by the Supreme Court yesterday Is as fol- lows:
 Tyson. J.
 Tutwiler Coal, Coke & Iron Company vs J. W. Harrington. appeal from Bir- mingham City Court. reversed and re- maI1ded.
 Simpson. ].
 M: D. Johnson vs. Citizens Bank. ap- peal from crenshaw circuit court. af- flrmed.
 Chandler Brothers vs. M. NJ. Higgins. appeal from Besemer city court. re- versed and remanded.
 Central Foundry Company vs. Wm. M, Bennett, appeal from Besemer city nourt, reversed and remanded.
 Cora Killebrow vs. Whitford Maul- din. appeal from Dale chancery court. affirmed.
 J. H. Holladay vs. D. A. Rutledge, appeal from Crenshaw circuit court. affirmed.
 James E. Foy. ct al vs. James Nj. Barr. appeal from Barbour chancery court. reversed and remanded.
 Denson, T.
 Barden Mercantile Company vs. Charlie Whiteside appeal from Bessmer city court, reversed and remanded.
 Fisher H. Merritt. vs Alabama Pyri- tes Company, ct al appeal from Mont gomery city court, affirmed.
 Alabama Pyrites Company. ct al vs. Fisher II. Merritt. appeal from Mont- gomery city court. appeal dismissed.
 Tho court adjourned yesterday until Monday, December IS, when it is the turn of counties composing the Third Division to be heard These courts are Autauga, Butler. Conecuh, Escambia, Iownds and Montgomery counties.
 This will give as interim of two
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-12-01
 A Great PhysioIo gisi
Once Said That the Way to Keep the Stomach Healthy is to
 Exercise It.
But He Did Not Tell How to Make It
 Healthy.

But He Did Not Tell How to Make Ii | Healthy. The muscles of the body can be de- veloped by exercise until their strength ! has increased manifold. and proper amount of training each day will ac- complish this result, but 1t IS some- what doubtful whetherf you can in- crease thes digestive powers of the stomach by eating indigestible food in order to force 1t to work.
 Nature has furnished us all with a perfect set of organs, and if they are not abused they will attend to the business required of them. They need no abnormal strength.
 There is a limit to the weight man can lift. and there is also limit to what the stomach can do.
 The cause of dyspepsia, indigestion and many similar diseases is that the stomach has been exercised too much and 1t is tired or worn out. Not exer- else but rest is what 1t needs
 To take something into the stomach that will relieve it from its work for a short time-something to digest the Goodwill give 1t q rest and allow 1t time to regain its strength.
 The proper aid to the digestive or- gans is Stuarts Dyspepsia Tablets, which cure dyspepsia, indigestion, gas on the stomach and bowels, heartburn. palpitation of the heart, and all stom- ach diseases.
 Rest and invigoration is what the stomach gets when you use Stuart's Dyspepsia Taf'lets. for one grain of the active principle in them is sufficient to digest 5000 grains of food.
 The Tablets increase the flow of gas- tric juice. and prevent fermentation, acidity and soul eructions.
 Do not attempt to starve out dys- pepsta You need all your strength.
 The common sense method is 60 di- gest the food for the stomach and give fl a rest
 Stuart's Dyspepsia Tablets do not make the cure. hut enable the organs 10 throw off unhealthy conditions Perftct digestion means perfect health, for under these conditions only do the different organs of the body work right and receive the building-up materiai found in pure blood
 Stuarts Dyspepsia Tablets are a na- tural remedy and are a specific for stomach troubles. The abIest phy- stcians prescribe them.
 rae taolets are pleasant to the taste. ana are composed of fruit and vege- table sxtracte. golden seal and pepsin.
 Al all drug stores--so cents per pack
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-12-01
BIRTHDAY OF VETERAN
GEN. .. W. A. SANFORD PASSES EIGT-
 IETH MILESTONE.
Fine Old Citizen of Montgomery, Although Four Score Years old Is In an Ex-
 eellent State of
 Health.

Gen. J. W. A. Sanford. yesterday celebrat- ed his S0th birthday.
 For more than 50 years he has been { prominent figure on the streets of Mont gomerv and for more than half century hs has been prominent aomong the foremost Aiahamians
 To the younger Montgomerians. to those
 who have come to the city in its rapid growth in the past 10 years. it will be sur prise to know that the strong and erect figure of General Sanford Is the figure of a man who has livad ten years beyond the allotted three-score and ten. Of man who has reached e ripe old age. It is the con ventional thing to say of him that he re- tains his strength and his faculties unirn- paired as well as to say that he looks much younger than the knowledge of his years would indicate. All this happens to be true of General Sanford. His years sit lightly upon him. Each day he moves among his fellowmen. as he has moved about the streets of Montgomery for half a centn- ry and in doing so he needs no stick nor other support.
 man may be 80 years of age and keep in touch with the affairs of the world, keep in touch with the joys and sorrows of his friends This. General Sanford has shown. man may be so years of age, and take an active and personal interest in the affairs of his city and his stato. A man may be 80 years of age and deliver A yisarous and eloquent speech on questions which affect the welfare of the city or the State.
 It is probably not known to many of the younger Montgomerians that even before the war General Sanford was one of the States best speakers. an orator whose ser vices were in great demand throughout Middle Alabama. even as they are today, with four score years behind him.
 It is a coincidence of peculiar interest that the 3oth day of November. is also the birthday of Mrs. Sanford. a birth day which falls on the same day as that of General Sanford. but which marke fewer wears of life Not only in years. but In ap- pearance. Mrs. Sanford Is younger than the General but together they are not only one | of the handsomest couples in Alabama. but l one of the handsomest in the South.
 For, General Sanford. the Thanksgiving | services of yesterday, had deeper meaning. | perhaps, than for any other person who wor- | shipped in Montgomery yesterday in the giv- | ing of thanks. There Is perhaps not an | other man, so years of age. of his strength | and mental powers and there are few of | any age who so enjoy the esteem and love | of his people as does General Sanford at | four score years The way in which 1t ts accorded this veteran citizen of Montgomery | Is a thing of which any man miEht be proud.
 That General Sanford was a gallant Com ,sderate soldier the whole State knows. His | career ineivil life has been equally honora- ola For many year General Sanford was Attorney General of Alabama. He served, oo. many years as clerk of the Supreme Court and he was member of the last Con- ititutional Convention.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-12-01
ADJUSTMENTS. Montgomery Theatre.
 Tonight,
Joe weber's All-star Compau

Joe Webefs AIl-Star Company. h '1iggledy-Piggledy and The Col lege Widower," which comes to the Montgomery Theatre tonight. will give the theatre-goers, of this city an op- portunity to see and be entertained by the Joe Weber AlI-Star Company. which for more. than year presented both of these successes at the Weber Music Hall on Broadway, New York. The company comes to this city with its entire force of stars and principals as we'll as ensemble forces. and the roster of the stellar names includes those of Marie Dressier, Charles A. Bigelow, Trixie Friganza, Sam Collins, Bonnie Magin, Edward J. Connall, Erminie Earl, Ernest Lambert. Edythe Meyer and Sam Marion. as well as that of Mr. Weber. The organization numbers 100 people. and the chorus is the pret- tiest and most accomplished. The production Is the same as the one used in New York and the brilliant costumes have been entirely remade for this tour.
 Seats now on sale. --adv