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The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-01-02
Taking of "Hv Fort.

Tokio, Jan. 1.-Following the dra- matic capture of Sungshue Mountain Saturday morning the Japanese today captured 'H'' fort and recently con structed fort on Pantung Mountain which gives them possession of the entire line between Rihlung Mountain and ''H'' fort by way of Pantung Noun tain. Simultaneously the extreme Japanase right, pressing south along Pigeon Bay, captured the heights south of Housanyentao.
 A telegram received late today from the besieging army says:
 "A part of the centre, dislodging the enemy, occupied "H' fort at o'clock this morning. Also captured a new fort on Pantung Mountain. Thus the line between Rihlung Mountain and IT fort via Pantung. Mountain. fell fmly into our hands.
 Part of our right, which commenced a bombardment at 8 o'clock this morn ing and dislodged the enemy, who stub bornly resisted, firmly occupied heights at Houseyentoa at 2 o'clock.
 News from the Japanase successes at Port Arthur is received with much rejoicing in Tokio. It Is stated the Japanese losses were light. It is ex- pected that the Russian garrison is firmly reaching its limits of strength, endurance and numbers"
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-01-02
nennrfnrn pnafnoned.

Port Said. Jan. 1.--rhe departure of Rear Admiral Botrovsky's third d. vision of the second Pacific squadron has been postponed.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-01-02
no Burn . BaIe at Everv Dron

OcilIa. Ga, Jan, l--In the presence of about 800 farmers and merchants of
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-01-02
Torpedo Boats Id Cheefoo.

Chefoo. Jan. 2.-When the fog which prevailed here this morning had slightly lifted, 1t was seen that two Russian torpedo boat destroyers were in the harbor. A later clearing of the atmosphere showed a total of four Russian torpedo boats and one launch in the harbor. A bundle of dispatches were sent ashore by the Russians.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-01-02

WEATHER FoREcAsT.
 washingten. Jan. 1--Foreeast Aln- bamn--Fafr Mendsyt Tuesday fair
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-01-02
The Ne1v Yenr in ToLIo.

Tokio. Jan. 1.-The Emperor and Elm press held a brilliant New Years cere- mony at the palace today. From early in the morning they received an audi ence of Japanese statesmen and promi- nent naval and military officers. who offered their homages, in order of pre- cedence The more prominent officials received the diplomatic corps at o'clock D. m.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-01-02
Reports to Washington Legation.

Washington. Jan. 1-CabIe advices received at the Japanese legation to- day are summarized as follows:
 '"The Port Arthur army reports that. as pre-arranged, they blew up the par apet off Sungshu fort at 10 a. m. Satur- day. whereupon they assaulted and se- curely occupied the whole fort at II a. m. A part of the enemy fled toward the heights south of the fort, while the ether part was buried in the earth as a result of the explosion.
 When the earth was removed. two officers and 160 Russian soldiers were picked out and made prisoners. They stated that there were still 160 Rus sIans inferred by the explosion. The trophies. which consist of field and rnn- chine guns, etc, are still under the de- bris.
 saturday evening, our detachment. 1acips the east fort of the PantunE,
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-01-02
Followed Up Successes.

Tokio, Jan. 1.-10 a. mt is re- ported that the Japanese are following up their successes as an aftermath of the capture of the Ritung and Sunshu mountain. They have captured the observation ridge behind Sungshu Mountain, slight resistance being shown by the Russians. It is reported that the losses of the assaultIng party on Shungshu Mountain were small Every indication points to a material weakening of the defensive of the Russians on all Port Arthur.
 telegram from the besieged army of Port Arthur received today says:
 Through an opening at the en- trance in the bomb proof in the Shung- shu mountain, all the entombed Rus sians were gradually brought out The rescued number two officers and over 500 men. According to the pris- oners. about 15O corpses are buried under the debris caused by the explo- sion of our mines. The trophies taken include field and machine guns not yet enumerated.
 'Ae o'clock Saturday morning our sapping body In front of the east fort on Pantung Mountain blew up a part of the old Chinese wall and a relief is constructing defence works there.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-01-02

Tokio, Jan .1.-General Nogi reports that he has received a letter from General Stoessel relative to the sur render of Port Arthur.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1905-12-09
all intents and purposes discharg-

all intents and purposes discharg-
ing the actual duties of the whole
sale house or the bank.
Principals e. w. Beimfohr and
A. b. Lake are at the head of the
Grays Harbor Business College ,and
bring to their work the most mod
ern methods. They take a personal
interest in the success of their stu
dents, and will secure positions for
graduates.
The night class affords opportur-
tiles to those already employed, but
who desire to fit themselves for
higher salaries.
Terms are very reasonable, and
so arranged that they are easily
met
In short, there is now no real
reason why every persevering and
ambitious young man or woman in
this Grays Harbor country should
not secure practical and valuable
business education.
If interested, call and talk ovel
the matter with either of the prin-
cipals. 1t is a step you will never
regret having taken.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1905-12-09
II. l.. COOK 4 co.
Heavy, Shelf and Builders Hard.
warc.-Ship Chambers Sup
plics--Pipc and Steam Fit
Observation-Disclosures of
Artificial Ice.

TO conduct an old-establishe,l
hardware store for many years, re
tanning old customers and ever
gaining new ones, shows that the
business policy of II. l.. Cook & Co.
has met the full approval of the
people of this city and vicinity.
The stock carried is both large
and diversified, including the FIJI;
SCOPE of the hardware Dnsiness.
and has been selected throughout
with an eye to quality, The names
of manufacturers Of high grade
hardware are seen on every hand.
In cooking and heating stoves
and ranges the Superior" are
shown-time-tried and of proven
merit. The stoves price from $40
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1905-12-09
GRAYS HARBOR
BUSINESS COLLEGE
A Chance For the Ambitious Young
Men and Women of This
Section.

The most valuable possession of
any young man or woman is a prac-
teal business education-which in
these days means independence.
Anything else may be lost or ia
ken from you, but knowledge once
acquired is always yours.
The world needs you and has a
place for YOU. Provided, you are
properly equipped, there are hun
dreds of desirable positions open
to you.
Youth and energy, backed by the
ability insured by practical bus
mess education, are at premium
in the worlds labor market, and
the salaries gladly paid to compel.
ent young men and women were
never larger than they are today.
Don't permit yourself to be han
dicapped all through life by ne
glect to acquire the knowledge that
will mean promotion and success.
If you have already begun work
without taking business course,
you know what that handicap is.
The Grays Harbor Business Col
lege, located on the upper floor of
the Kaufman block, corner of Her
on and H streets, Aberdeen, is ready
to assist the ambitious young men
and women of this section to secure
a practical business education.
Shorthand, typewritng. book
keeping, penmanship and a full
commercial course are taught. Ar
ithmetic and grammar are embrace
ed in the studies of those needing
such preparation.
The instruction is practical
There is wholesale department,
conducted exactly as are the bus
mess offices of wholesale houses.
The banking department gives the
exact experience you would receive
in a bank. Both of these depart
ments are thoroughly equipped and
use the customary business stat
ionary. In short, the student is to
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1905-12-09

up, according to size. AMI the
ranges from $44 up. Money will
not buy more satisfactory stoves
and ranges. They are the leaders.
but, of course, other makes are
shown, such as the "Vctor" heat
ers. from Sc up; air-tight heaters
from $3.50 up, etc.
In builders hardware, Yale &
Towne's products are handled-rel-
liable, dependable articles through
out-and the line will be found
complete.
Have YOU seen the almost in
destructible Stransky granite ware?
It's an imported product, shown
nowhere else in Aberdeen.
The cutlery line is the "Still-
etto" brand, that II. l.. Cook G. Co
have handled for years, and which
has given perfect satisfaction to
users
The well e. known "J,incoln"
paints, ready mixed, are in stock,
and this is supplemented by leads,
oils and white zinc. All needs Of
painters are carried.
There is a full line of pipes and
fittings. Lunkenheimer valves are
part of this stock and no better
valves are made.
From Portland Me-, the great
shipbuilding port. comes II. L. Cook
Il Co.'S, stock Of ship chandlery,
supplies, and it is very complete.
including everything needed for
he repair or building Of vessels
There is an excellent assortment
Of New Bedford manila rope-one
of the very best brands on the mar.
ket.
Fishermen's supplies, such as
Irvine, rope, cooking utensils, etc,
are on hand.
Another feature of the store Is
the stock of doors, sash and win
dows.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1905-12-09
KAUFMAN BROS.
The Store That Grows Larger Each
Season and Where q Dollar Al
ways Does Its Duty.

A community is judged by the
class of business houses is sup
ports Large stores have far
reaching influence in the growth
and progress of the city in which
they are located
A store whose name is literally
"househod word" on Grays Har.
Dor, and which is justly recognized
as an important factor in the pres
tige of Aberdeen, is the subject Of
this article. Progressive and err
terprising, it typifies the spirit that
is building city here"
In point of size and of volume
of business, Kaufman Bros, occ1py
a foremost and leading position.
and may be relied upon to see thai
their establishment more than
keeps pace with the growth ana
expansion of this city.
No special class of patrons is
exclusively catered to. trade being
population of Grays Harbor. The
stock is selected to meet the needs
and requirements of those who not
only demand quality, but who keep
a watchful eye on prices.
At "Kaufman' is provided ev
cry convenience for shopping. The
new building, occupied last March,
is unusually we'll arranged-a fit
home Tor Aberdeen's greatest store.
II embodies the individual ideas Of
kaufman Bros, and is both we'll
lighted and attractively fitted with
modern store fixtures. The equip
ment includes an up-to-date trolley
cash and wrapping system. dust
proof lockers and comfortable
seats There is an excellent hot
water heating system. which m
sures comfort on the coolest days.
On entering the store, no one can
fail to be impressed with the taste
full and neat arrangement Of the
goods and the immensely of the
stock. The idea that first comes
uppermost is that certainly the ar
ticles desired must be on hand. The
price quoted Invariably marked in
plain figures) next strikes the Gus
toner as being lower than was eX-
pected. Meanwhile, the courteous
treatment received has been pleas
antly noted, and the general idea
that the store is a good place in
which to trade is indelibly fixed.
The store is divided into depart
ments, each being in charge or a
Specialist" who has made a care
full study of the line. On entering
the store, first on the right Is the
dress goods department, in charge
of Mr.. Stevens, whise window
dressings have attracted so much
favorable comment this fall. The
showing of fabrics in all fashion,
able shades Is complete, and kauf-
man Bros. may we'll invite compar-
ison with any dress goods display
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1905-12-09
Interior View at Kaufman Bros. Store.

on the Pacific coast The society
leader will find exactly what she
requires here, and so will the fru-
gal wife whose husband is employ
camps.
Adjoining the dress goods is the
Offering of hosiery and underwear
and across the aisle is a compre-
hensive line of ladies' furnishings
and notions. The word motions"
as used in the dry goods trade, Gov
ers a wonderful variety of articles
such as pins, needles, thread and
dress accessories.
The shoe department., which af-
fords wide range of choice in cor
rect footwear, is next seen.
Returning to the front OF the
store the visitor sees on the left
the immense display of imported
and domestic costumes, cloaks,
! Jackets, tailor-made suits, furs,
/, ady-to-wear skirts and waists,
liimonas and dressing sacques, etc.
Nearly one-half of Kaufman Bros.
establishment is devoted to this
presentation of modish garments.
The department is in charge Of
Miss Mu, by. whose advice and ex
cellent taste is much appreciated
by patrons. An inspection of the
ready-to-wear garments shown and
their prices will convince you that
it is frequently expensive to en-
p)oy a dressmaker. Such altera-
| lions as are sometimes necessary
are speedily made on the premises
/ for Kaufman Bros. have thor
Cughly equipped fitting and tailor
ing loom in charge of Miss Sears
The millinery department Is an
important one, and hundreds of
fashionable hats are shown. This
is the home of Gage" millinery.
Every hat on display is a din
tinct and exclusive style in itself.
Miss Snider. who came here from
the East, is in charge. The selec-
ton of correct and becoming hat
is not difficult with her assistance.
Another department, worthy Of
| mention occupies part of the gal
lery in the rear of the store. Here
are shown well-selected a.sort-
ment of rugs, portiers and drap-
cries.
An established feature Of Nauf-
man sand one that continues to
grow in popular favor-are the
Friday and Saturday bargain
days. Each week witnesses some
special selections set aside and
marked at surprisingly small prices.
Invariably public attention practic-
ally cleans out these offerings and
careful economical buyers have
learned to watch for the display
usually made in one of the show
windows 1t pays to do so.
In describing this store, The Her
aid desires to emphasize the fact
that 1t must be visited to be ap-
preciated. 1t is lone of the big
things" Of Aberdeen in which all
residents may take pride, and Wis
iting strangers should always be
shown it as indicating the progress
that has characterized this city's
recent history.
- ,~ns, RssnC Stnno
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1905-12-09
Artificial Ice,

n. l.. Cook & Co., are manufac-
turers of pure ice. and make deliv-
cries anywhere in Aberdeen to pri-
vate houses, business houses and
vessels. Shipments. properly pack
ed, are made to nearby towns, log
ging camps, etc. The quality Of
this ice is uneXcelled.
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1905-02-02
is not longer an idle thought that the

is not longer an idle thought that the
appearance at the polls of worthless
characters to deposit a ballot should
be curtailed. The one blemish on our
civilization is the balancing of such
votes against the ballots of thoughtful
and respectable citizens.
Would it not be advisable then to
raise higher the standard of citizen
ship by making it a moral test and an
educational test reducing other quail
fications to minimum? Establish a
board to act in Conjunction with the
election boards and an endorsement
from this body would entitle him to
the ballot In case Of removing from
one state to another a certificate to
good character from former residence
is required beforesvoting. d. G.. r.
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1905-02-02
The PIagiarist.

u NV ~ nPOA o. ~ AOIt W Ia
lot to have for roommate
young man with literary as
pirations. This young man
was a conficmed plagiarist. He delved
into prose and poetry alike in his mad
quest for a theme. He altered and
spoiled the work of the most famous
authors. He piIfered from the illus
trious old poets. He extracted choice
bits of thought here, there and else
where, changing, destroying, adding,
emitting, culling, CLOSING, veneering
and plundering everything in his path.
He murdered the literary lights of his
tory with a ruthless hand. He annihil-
ated the ancient Romans, and he
the modern scholars. He
respected neither sacred nor profane.
and the most peculiar part of the busi
ness was that his plaeiarisms were &C
cepted as originals by circumspect and
conservative editors of prominent
publications. l demonstrated with
him from time to time, but to no avail
He merely laughed and intlmated
that he made living by it, and that
clever thoughts were worth publishing
twice. So he continued in his pilfer-
ings and let him alone. But one day
l discovered that he had purloined
some treasured thoughts of mine, and
then it was that my plastic brain
began to evolve a plan whereby this
literary vandal might be punished, and
incidently, turned from his wicked
career. would set q trap for him and,
if caught, he should be made to feel so
ashamed of himself that he would
never again indulge in his evil habits.
My scheme was to copy story by some
we'll known author and tell him it was
my own work. He would be sure to
steal it and bring it to some publisher
where he would at once be exposed
1 thought.
With this object in view, then, Sc
cured an article by the inimitable Fran.
els Bainsworth entitled Eccentric
Folk" thought it would be best to
change 1t little so I transformed the
title into Peculiar People" and made
some alterations in the work. The ar
ticle dealt with the eccentricities o1
persons of the authors acquaintance
and described incidents and instances
displaying their humor and wit. To il
lustrate the mode of plagiarism prac
ticed by the same young man, shall
use one story from Eccentric Folk
Says Bainsworth: "An lrishman ol
my acquaintance by the name of Pat
!, rick Dolan had gotten himself into {
[ difficulty by appropriating for his owr
use some money from fund of which
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1905-02-02
Hn alphabetical Gale.


A man who hailed from over C'S,
Desired place to raise some BIS,
And as this chap was rather Y'S
He searched about with all his rs;
He searched around for many days,
Unlike some rash and haSty Us:
From wiser folk he took his Q's
And found farm that he could US.
Ere long he bought flock of hens
To help him out to gain his Ms.
With practiced folks he always CPS,
Attempts to raise no spice nor rs,
But sturdy stuff he always grows
And thus he pays all that he O's.
He's money made on beans and P'S
And thus attained life of E'S.
will S. Adkins in Houston Chronicle.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1905-08-29
Bio Circus COMING.

The advance guard of the Fore
paugh-Sells mammoth circus, Messrs.
eco Clare, Fred Winters, Dan Scan
lon. Geo. Cane and VIM Green. ar
rived in Ardmore last night. The work
of advertising the circus has com
meuced and from now on Ardmore VIII
be flooded with circus literature, Hun
dreds of Autographs adorn the store
windows much to the delight OF the
young and old. Circuses are always
pleasant events in Ardmore. Accom-
panylng the advance guard Is Al /. ng-
ling of the celebrated circus that
bears his name He is heavily inter
ested with his brothers in the Sells
show II is said that the Ringlings
viii not come 10 Ardmore this season
on account Of the other big circus
coming here The date II IS under
stood vim be OCT ..
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1905-08-29
PERSONAL

A. F. Scivally. a merchant of Orr.
is in the city on business.
Joe Berkshire Is back from a trip
to Ada.
L. Giles of Houston was in the city
yesterday.
Judge Eugene L. White is in the
city from Sulphur.
Mrs. w. NJ. Anderson has returned
from a visit to Tennessee.
4. G. Noble of Woodville was re-
cent visitor to the city.
W. NJ Curry departed yesterday
for n trip to West Texas.
Al Ringing, the noted circus man,
Is in the city from Chicago
Miss Bell Cochran of Denison is in
the city the guest Of Miss Nell Nolen
Ed Cheney and wife have returned
from several days outing at Heald
,on
Deputy Jones of Cornish was in the
city today Mr. Jones has a little
child very sick with fever.
Little Miss Glayds Sciyally is visit
ing her grand parents, Mr.. aud Mrs. J
W. Golcdge on 9Th Ave. y. w.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1905-08-29
Peace and War.

L. L. Guillot and Co, received The
following wire with reference to tna
peace session now in conference at
Portsmouth:
The envoys announced that they
have reached an agreement on all
points and that treaty will be draft
ed. This is a special dispatch from
the publishers press and is official"
This was followed by another whicn
does not substantiate the former very
much. II says:
"A ST. Petersburg dispatch says an
Imperial ukaze has been issued call
ing for the mobilization Of reserves OF
ninety districts"
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1905-08-29
MeGEE's EXAMINING TRIAL.
For Assault on Dr. Fsnn-6ond Fixed
at $1,000 Also Peace Bond.

For Assault on Or. FSnn-Bond FiSeo
at $1,000 Also Peace Bond.
The commissioner court was den
scly packed yesterday afternoon when
the McGcS trial was resumed. Long
before The appointed hour the crowd
began 10 pour in and when his honor,
Judge Robneu called the case every
available space was taken. In fact
standing room was at premium.
There was such group of Interested
spectators and persons drawn there
by curiosity that the main witness.
in the case, DR.. Fam, had much diff
ficulty in reaching the witness stand.
Fam appeared weak and was support
ed to the stand by his wife, who new.
er for an instant left his side. Consta
BILE Hutchins maintained perfect de
corum within the court.
In the trial Attorney A. c. Cruce ap
peared for the government, while ..,
/ Ii. Brown represented the defendant
McGce sat in his chair with apparent
unconCern, occasionally smile would
! iii across his face, Otherwise the tcs
timony was vi wed D. him in an atti
I tude that could he termed Indifferent
/ The only time he seemed interested
{ was when pr ram told the story OF
/ the assault made upon him at the
I defendants home.
| Dr.. Fam briefly related the manner
| of the assault upon him at McGee's
/ house, stating thar while sitting IN q
/ chair the defendant struck him with
out warning on the head and other
| wise abused him Asked why he die
| not have McGee arrested the doctor
| stared that It was On account of the
| family. Dr. Fam could give no reason
| for the assault, and stated that 1t wal
without prOyucatiOn. II is remembere'
| that Or. Fam, together with other par
! ties. boarded al the home of McGe'
al the time Of ,he assault Then DR.
Fam related how he was shot down
| Because of his weakness he was no
/ subjected to rigid cross examination
One OF the main witnesses also TO
! the government was r. c. Loughridgs
| wno was a 6oarder at McGee's home
| He told OF how Fam was assaulte'
one day After the assault some u
the boardeTs left the place.
After the testimony was fnishe,
| Judge RoDnett required the defendan
TO give an appearance bond of $500
and also put him under peace bon
OF the same amount. McGee coul
not make bond and was committee
to jan