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The herald-advance. (Milbank, S.D.) 1890-1922, 1905-03-17

Mark Twain in North Amer.
ican Review: There is no power
without cloths. 1t is the power
that governs the human race
Strip its chiefs to the skin, and
no state could be governed; nak-
ed off cials could exercise no au.
thority; they would look land
bel like everybody else-com-
monplace, inconsequential. A
policeman ia PLAIN clotnes is one
man, in his uniform he is ten
Clothes and titles are the most
potent thing, the most formida-
bic influence. in the earth. They
move the human race to willing
and spontaneous respect Tor the
Judge, the general, the admiral.
the bishop, the am bassador, the
frivolous earl, the idiot duke, the
sultan, the kiag, the emperor.
No great title is efficient without
clothes to supply it. In naked
tribes of savages the kings wear
some kind of rag or decoration
which they make sacred to them
selves and allow no one else tc
wear. The king of the great
Fan tribe wears bit of leopard
skin on his shoulder-it is sacred
to royalty; the rest of him is per
fectly naked. Without this bi
of leopard shin to awe and i'm
press the people he would not bt
able to keep his job.
The herald-advance. (Milbank, S.D.) 1890-1922, 1905-03-17
Basket Social

A basket social will be given
in the Swanson school house,
March 81. A literary program
will be furnished consisting of
recitations and musical selections
from the graphophone. All are
cordially invittd.
LOLA NJ. PREvEY, Teacher.
The herald-advance. (Milbank, S.D.) 1890-1922, 1905-03-17
High School Items.
THOMAS KELLY, JR., Editor
IDA EMANUEL BIS. MIDDLEBRooK
Assistant Editors

Misses Edyth Crawford and
Ida Emanuel went to Corona Fri
day.
Hazel Ryder is expected to
return to school in a couple of
weeks.
The football team of 'O4 had
their pictures taken Wednesday
afternoon for the purpose of
having it put in the annual.
The president Of the junior
class has moved his seat up in
front, where the Prof. thinks he
will have better surroundings.
The herald-advance. (Milbank, S.D.) 1890-1922, 1905-03-17
All Grades Of Wheat

We are in the market to buy
all grades of wheat, paying the
highest market price for same.
We are paying SPECIAL PRICES
for good MILLING GRADES.
WHETsTONE VALLEY MILLING
Co., Milbank, S. D.
The herald-advance. (Milbank, S.D.) 1890-1922, 1905-03-17
Notice

Notice is hereby given that there
will be meeting of the breeders and
owners of cattle in Grant county at
the court house in Milbank on Satur-
day, March 25, 1905 at 2 O'Clock p. m.
to select q candidate for the appoint
ment to the Office of cattle inspector
for said county.
G.. III. PINCKNEY,
County Auditox
The herald-advance. (Milbank, S.D.) 1890-1922, 1905-03-17

Methodist Episcopal-Rev. c..
V. Gilliland, representing Dako-
ia Wesleyan university, will
preach both morning and even
ing, one Of the sermons to be in
connection and descriptive with
the university and it's work
The herald-advance. (Milbank, S.D.) 1890-1922, 1905-03-17

We have discarded 85 suits
of men S, boys and children S
clothes. Will cut the price in
two as long as they last.
ERLANDSON & JOHNSON.
The herald-advance. (Milbank, S.D.) 1890-1922, 1905-03-17

Mrs. Oscar Smith and family left last
night for Big Stone City, South d akota,
where they will locate. Mr.. Smith
vent with his car of household goods
about week ago.-Lanark III. Ca
The herald-advance. (Milbank, S.D.) 1890-1922, 1905-03-17
Church Notices

Observation-Disclosures by Rev
julius Kahl, of Big Stone, at 10
and Sunday School at II in the
morning; Y. P. A. meeting at Z
%. m.
The herald-advance. (Milbank, S.D.) 1890-1922, 1905-03-17

The Milbank Creamery Co.,
is selling apples at S2.75 per bbl.
at the Round House.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-02-01
SICK JUROR Is RECOVERED
Perry Ohaver Reports For Duty in the
Circuit Court Today.

Perry Ohaver, the Juror whose i'll
ness caused an adjournment of the cir
cult court yesterday afternoon, was
able to report for duty this morning.
and trial of the suit of Blake & Muir
ply against the Sisters of the Vista
ton was resumed.
Judge Gest this morning reminded
the attorneys that if they had any mat
ters that they expected heard during
the two weeks. beginning Monday
which are to be devoted To the demur
rer and motion docket. they had bet
.er make their wishes known immedi-
ately. He advised against their de-
ferring attention to such cases until
the 18th hour. He wanted to know be-
fore he entered upon the two weeks
as to the volume of work there was
to be before him. The trial of Grim
NAL cases will be taken up Feb. 20.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-02-01
DEATH COMES AFTER
YEARS OF SUFFERING
Mrs. w. j. Kirkpatrick Succumbs Last
Evening at Home on Four
teenth Street.

Three years of suffering with tuber-
IN the death of Mrs. William J. Kirk
patrick at her home, 900 Fourteenth
street. The bereayed husband. who is
suDerintendent of The Argus press
room. spent last winter with his wife
n New Mexico and Texas. in the eX-
recitation that the change of climate
would STAY the progress of her disease,
but the hoped for Improvement
did not come. Nor has all that a
devoted husband could do in love
and tenderness availed. In the inter
yening months Mrs. Kirkpatrick en-
dured patiently the ailment that she
knew must eventually carry her away
She was born Jan. Is, 1875 at Astoria.
Ill. Her maiden name was Ella Fran
ces Waggoner. and her marriage to Mr.
Kirkpatrick took place at Peoria Aug.
Is. 1894. With the husband is left a
son. Ralph. 9 years of age. Mrs. Kirk
patrick was a young woman of beauti-
full character tenderly devoted to her
family and friends. and she had many
Of the latter. despite that she was not
able to visit among them of late. and by
all these her death will be sincerely
mourned. The funeral will be held
from the residence at o'clock tomOr-
row afternoon Services at the grave
will be private.
Mrs. Zada Finley. wife of David
Finley. died this afternoon at her
home in Reynolds. aged % years. With
the husband there is left little
daughter.
William Parker died of pneumonia
Sunday evening at his home two miles
west of Reynolds. The wife and two
children survive.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-02-01
rR|BUNES AS HOST
friends Invited to Witness In
s:allation Of New
Officers.
EVENTA ODD FELLOWS HAL l
Program of Music and Speeches IS
Followed by Dane
ing.

The public installation of the Fra
ternal Tribunes at Odd Fellows nan
.ast evening was a largely attended
and brilliant event An audience rep
resentative of Rock Islands best citi-
zenship filled all available space, even
The anterooms being crowded with
members of the order and the invited
guests. Among those present were
Supreme Tribune X. VI. Whitman and
Vice Supreme Tribune w. c. Gallo
way. of Aledo; Supreme Medical Ex-
aminer DR. A. l.. Craig, of Chicago;
Supreme Secretary Robert Rexdale,
Chief Tribune A w Van Housen, of
Geneseo. and District Deputy S. E. Van
Noorden.
After music by Bleuer's orchestra,
the installation was proceeded with.
Mr.. Whitman acted as installing Off
Ger. assisted by Mr.. ReXdale. with
John Ransom. Jr.. as installing ser
geant-at- arms. IL was beautiful and
impressive ceremony. special feature
being the appearance of the young Ia
dies drill team as escorts to the in
stalling officers.
Officers of the Tribune.
The officers of Rock Island tribunal
No. l are the following: Henry Kra-
mer. chief tribune; Mrs. Julia A.
Raines vice chief tribune; NJ. f. Swee-
ley. secretary; Don b. Shaw, treas
Irer: DR.. Rush E. Crissman. sergeant
alarms: Mrs. Maud Kramer. guard;
Mrs. Lila NJ. Graham, sentinel, and
l.. G.. Thomson. r. f. Crissman and
John Ransom. Jr.. trustees.
The interest of the ceremony was
much enhanced by the interspersion of
a musical program.
4 feature of the program was the
rendition by Mrs Mae Richards-Casey
of THE Dixie Boy" the new and pop
ular song written and composed by
Harry Hamilton. of this city. 1t is
needless to- say that the song was ar
tistically rendered. Dixie Boy made
a hit with the audience and had to be
repeated. Mrs. Casey's second number
was Tell Me With Your Eyes" and
vas heartily encored.
The Black Rascal quartet. composed
of \. f. Anderson. G.. c. Wenger. Gil
bert Graves and Russell Hampton,
sang Dear Old Girl" They had to re-
spond TO an encore. t.ts4
Mr.. WhItham's Address. -
Supreme Tribune Whitman was in
troduced and made an eloquent adj
dress. He paid n tribute to the inter
est manifested by the members of the
tribunes of Rock Island. and told the
story of fraternity in a manner that
held the attention of the audience to
the close.
Mr.. Rexdale responded To his name
in a brief address devoted To social
features of fraternal work.
Then followed an exhibition drill by
the Rock Island drill team under the
direction OF Miss Clara b. Hampton,
its captain. This was a splendid exem-
plification of floor work. and the vari-
GUS figures representative of the Trib-
unes' ritual were executed with mill
tary precision. The ladies were greet
ed with frequent applause.
Supper was served in the banquet
hall and the balance of the evening
passed in the pleasures of dancing
About four hundred people enjoyed the
hospitality of the Fraternal Tribunes
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-02-01
is Aroused.

The public is aroused to a knowl-
edge of the curative merits of that
great medicinal tonic. Electric Bitters
for sick stomach, liver and kidneys
Mary II. Walters, of $40 st. Clair ave
nue.. Columbus, O., writes: For sew
eral months, was given up to DIE.
had fever and ague, my nerves were
wrecked; | could not sleep, and my
stomach was so weak, from useless
doctors drugs. that | could not eat
Soon after beginning to take Electric
Btters, obtained relief, and in a
short time | was entirely cured =
Guaranteed at HartZ & Ullemeyer's
drug store: price 80 cents.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-02-01

derbilt lines west of Buffalo, n. Y.
The combined Harriman-Vanderb
lines are now 100000 miles in extent.
Mr.. Brown is one of four vice presi-
dents selected to administer the affairs
of the New York Central, West Shore,
Boston & Albany, Lake Shore, Michi-
gan Central, Big Four. Indiana, Illinois
& Iowa and Lake Erie q Western.
Capt. G.. j. Grammar is in charge of
traffic of all lines west of Buffalo. E.
V. w. Rossiter is in charge of the fl
nances and John Carsdaddon in charge
of accounts. The lines east of Buffalo
will be directed from the New York
headquarters. Mr.. Brown and Capt.
Grammar will make Chicago their head
quarters
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-02-01
GIVES BUILDING TO BETHANY
Minister to Sweden Makes Another
Gift to Kansas institution.

Lindsborg, Kans.. Feb. 1.-The man.
agement of Bethany college has re-
ceived the following cablegram:
Stockholm, Jan. 31.-President Phil
blad, Lindsborg, KanS.:-I have pur-
chased the Swedish building and pre-
sent il as it stands to Bethany college
with my best wishes. THOMAS.
United States Minister to Sweden.
Minister Thomas has been a good
friend to Bethany for years and has
given a great deal TO the school. The
English and Swedish contests are en-
lowed by Mr.. Thomas, he having Civ
en- $4,000.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-02-01
DR.. PAULSEN WEEDS
Young Professional Man Wins
Miss Alice lone Birchard
for Bride.
THE CEREMONY YESTERDAY
Takes Place at Parsonage of Broad
way Presbyterian
Church.

Yesterday afternoon at o'clock, at
the parsonage of Broadway Presbyter-
ian church, the wedding of Miss Alice
lone Birchard to DR.. Herman Paulsen
was solemnized. The pastor, Rev. w.
s. Marquis. officiated The couple was
attended by Miss Helen NJ. Anderson
and Henry Schocker. Following the
ceremony the wedding party was serv-
ed luncheon at the Hotel Harms.
The bride is a daughter of S. c.
Birchard, of the Sala flats, and is a
graduate of the high school of Daven-
port, where she resided until 4 year
ago. She graduated with the class of
1904. The groom is a native of Daven-
port, but has made his home in Rock
Island since boyhood. He has been
successfully practicing dentistry in
this city for two years, having his of
flee in the Hurst block.
The event was in the nature of a
surprise on the many friends of the
young people in this city and Daven-
port, from whom they kept their plans
secret. DIR. and Mrs. Paulsen will con-
tinue to make their home in this city.
Frey-Luken.
Monday evening at his study Rev.
w. S. Marquis united in marriage
Louis c. Frey, and Miss Essie l.. Lu.
ken. Both are Rock Island young peo-
pie and will continue to make their
home here.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-02-01
Notice Of Dissolution.

Notice is hereby given that the CO
heretofore existing be-
tween Hans y. Sjogren and Erhard
Johnson. doing business under the
style and name of Rock Island Bak-
cry at 1921 Third avenue has this day
been dissolved. the said Erhard John
son continuing the business. assuming
al debts and collecting all outstand-
ing accounts.
Jan 90. 1905.
HANS s. SJOGREN.
ERHARD JOHNSON.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-02-01

In reply to inquiries we have pleas
ure in announcing that Ely's Liquid
Cream Balm is like the solid prepare
ton of that admirable remedy in that
it cleanses and heals membranes af-
fected by nasal catarrh. There is no
drying or sneezing. The Liquid Cream
Balm is adapted 10 use by patients
who have trouble in inhaling through
the uose and prefer spraying The
price. including spraying tube, is 70
cents. Sold by druggists or mailed by
Ely Brothers, SO Warren street, New
York.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-02-01
Tax is Due.

Taxes for the year 1904 are now due.
Parties having personal taxes and no
real estate will make immediate pay
ment. The law in regard to the collec-
ton of personal taxes will be strictly
enforced. Payments made previous to
March % will save cost of collection
and annoyance to the personal property
tax payer. Please bring your last
years receipt. NJ. d. RUDGREN,
Township Collector
Office with Leonard E Telleen, at
torney-at-law, room SO, Mitchell G.
Lynde building.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-02-01
PERSONAL POINTS.

c. Henning. of Mendoza, is in the
city. = - 10
E. F. Dorm has retsgned sfrom an
eastern business trip; Z 90 ro
Mrs. T. A. Murphy and Miss Alice
keator departed last eveningsfor Pass
Christian. Miss, TO remain several
months.
Henry w. Voss. who for year past
has been engaged in Y. NJ. G. A. work
as secretary of the Galena association.
has returned to this city and entered
Augustana college.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-02-01
FORTY-FIVE ARRESTS MADE
Record of Local Police Department
For January.

There were 40 arrests by the Rock
Island police department in January
The offenders were charged as fol
lows: Disorderly conduct %. assault
and battery 3. disturbing the peace
s, carrying concealed weapons 1, in
mates disorderly house 2. keeping dis
orderly house l, drunk .. fugitive from
justice l. peace warrant 4. driving on
sidewalk J. Police Magistrate G. a.
Johnson collected in fines and fees
sl59.20. There were 240 ambulance
and eight patrol calls. JTramps given
lodging numbered 147 and the jail bill
Tor the month was So -cc- ~
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-02-01
Booming Mrs. Deere.

Illinois will present Mrs. c. II.
Deere. of Moline, as its candidate for
president general of the Daughters of
the American Revolution at the annual
convention at Washington in April, to
succeed Mrs. c. w. Fairbanks, wife
of the vice president, who is made in
eligible for another term by the con
stitution of the organization. Mrs.
Deere is now Illinois regent.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-02-01

The coolest wave of the winter is
moving through the northwest and is
due to reach here during the night. 1t
is predicted that the temperature will
be 10 degrees below zero by tomorrow
morning. That will be a chilly recep
ton for the grounding So ....
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-02-01

When you feel a sense Of weight and
oppression after meals il means indi-
gestion. HOLSTERS Rocky Mountain
Tea positively cures indigestion. con
stipation and stomach troubles. 30
cents, tea or tablets. T. H. Thomas
pharmacy. --
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-02-01
THE HOME OF vINoL
To our Customers

To our Gust omers
We are anxious to have you all know
that Vinol is a new form Of very old
and valuable remedy. It is a Cod Liver Oil
preparation, because it contains all the
medicinal elements actually taken from
fresh Gods Livers. By new process
we are able to make it without oil or
grease and give you a real Cod Liver Oil
preparation as delicious to the taste as :
a fresh orange. Respectfully,
HARPER HOUSE PHARMACY.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-02-01
PURE LEAF LARD
At the Packing House Market.

j. S. Gilmore. packer, makes a spe
cialty of his kettle rendered lard for
family use. This lard is guaranteed to
keep sweet for one year.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-02-01
That Tickiino in the Throat.

One minute after taking One Minute
Cough Cure that tickling in the throat
is gone. IL acts in the throat--not the
stomach Harmless-good for chill
dren. Sold by all druggists.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-02-01
BROWN TO DIRECT
100000 MILE LINE
Placed in Charge of Operating Depart
ment of Observation-Disclosures
biIt System.

lington, made another advance in the
railroad world yesterday. when he was
appointed vice president in charge of
the operation of all the Hartman Van
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1905-03-04
!. CONFUSION AT .MUKD )!
Wounded Streaming Through
City on Way Nortll-Russian;
Losses II eavy.
Ry,Associated Pre- SIS

+ (By fAssO ciateds Press;) ~ sS5s S,
M UKDEN, March 3-lA Sc easclcss rtilTl
lcry fire is heard ten5lnllles southwark.
The roaring Of; the guns Is bee nllrg more
distinct every hour. 81 n,
Tho Russian losses during the last. five
days have been heavy, z he wounds ed are
streaming through Mu!sden rthWard,
the hospital train service being Infinitely!
better than at the time o. the battle Of
the Shakhe River Great cont fusion pro-
walls iii this cit every N ans 81 ~ MS
port out OF Atukden being used, .i3i u;
Night ttaclts are gain tho . fea ture
of the 4 apnnese tactics During last
hurled against General Di.Aerllng' IS INT
flank, and for hours tho men foug y TIN
darkness, the Japanese using hand g rem
AIDES with terrible effect. The butchery
on both sides was frlghtful. e n "a .iSsS
a3 General BFenncnknmpff's troOps "a quit
$teu themselves brilliantly, ontesting Tho
passes southeast for three days n hey
fought continuously. the Japanese press!
Ing them on all sides, wi tn heavy ODDS
I'm favor Off tho u upa nese y ~ y hursda y
night the corps tlost abou t ], 800 men, OF
which number fourteen were officers. 5f,i
e's Over one thousand wounded men I'VE
already arrived hero. VI M IA; n. M
Tho brunt Of the fighting fell on Cen
Bcral DenIloff's division and General Sl-u-
sbaYin' s division, which held the heIg hts Z
iI.olnolls Mountain, n They We're a lacked
last night, and the position twice; change
9lian-s, but morning found VI Sill I'm pos
I session OF the Russians, q
s Thus far General ISen1enkampff# has
successfully barred tho Way$of General
ISurolti's columns
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1905-03-04

u -, tNt.,
country In deeply solemn tones. me I,l
chancellor turned to Y he thousands y, lhe
streets and waving his hand cried :I"l 4tong
live George washing on, PRESIDENT Of the
United states The thonsalldS TOOK 6l ,b np
md out into .theacotintry. Artillery boom
led and bells were rung III salute8t 1. the
new President The first ono of the nitetS
States. Chance llor Livingston was evere,
~ criticised for using the monarchtcalk
shout OF Long to- notify the people
that the president had been .inaugnrat ted
THE expression has never beer used since
but It seems h.that8 ~ rs Use !n s,
worship. And so tEmaS be that In years
ioIScoiie Our Gear that such pomp and
display TO mark the 8inaugura.ion Of q
President as will he Witnessed 50 morrow
will appear lis ridiculous appreh sions
totally shse G,entShstor,X y,
the Most Iigh,i but as the heart is so
isG5man. And who will doubt that the.
real American lleart = as mug e3Ane RIGA y
to-day as ever It was {? For q re I'VE not
our fathelssas5so 8 5 35 lis IN
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1905-03-04

spfupriatioh til1 / was called 5f,,p w Mr.
iIiossIll lllplsj hn1 III SO W. .,t4 sgr
mint fltad boeti rea ctied WI ~
snsreed to- si;4 81 lS3s ,Sy y,
Ilpss Their moved ITO cbneut ~ litay
lSenhte atneftlineits ai, II y.
trehsc In tile nKtinc or so9 flcers VI
% mi s mon was opposed ~ AIfssrs,s
thlxey, tVirHlnlaJ undsiVt lilail,s Ntississirs5
9pi,. Mr.. Williams said tint tho obiert
setof tfiHs Amendment was to crab 10 intn Hofa
swar6to cat herShroun islands In ~ clinol I'D
Scbndlti on and land tile ihrlnes II for Y ne
purpose be enforcing the a lgnit #of the
United states sMs THO way q max y thi
spcopic pay debts they . we soriebody ~, \
Europe 9ofS tho ted Sta tos.'s "
@g,rhe House cai,curred III tho Ean,eiid--
3t1ents thereby finally passing tile Dill
S,fhc$ IIolise then adopted u resolution
$tinnking tho managers III the Il s5Nia yi,ef
#jnnpea c,inent case for tho nt'le and ef--3
fluent manner iii which they dischlirgeds
Sthe onero,is nhd responsible duties inl-
posed upon them lion was greet
IetifWitll applause H. Es,
MIN Night Session, 4 Hi hi
|. III trhe House al night greed to- the corli-
Terence reports OH the sundry ely u gen
larnlg dcflcioncys and rlyersatd sllt,flori ar-s
precipitation bills ~ all these these
measures SSS e
Mr. 8vandiyer fssourl) called py5hls
resolution, requesting itifornia ton Of he
9u.ttorneS-g us to whit her he has
taken action on tile eyidenc furnished
N.Y. the antitrust league s3of snl1 nllogetl&
coordination between "a Il o. Garteg ie and
Bethleheni S eel FORK " he price
ofarmor plate. On motion sDa lzel
tho resolution was laid %or1& the Stn bic, 10s
to 06. 5 Il,
The House then Nook recess until 1o
O'clock Ito-morio iSssEs "
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1905-03-04
sI|ANS|j..''BEG|N.;
|E.T.REA||7 T0ly0RIHI
sKuropatkIt:il p citing All forts
u ithdraW;a5.l y, of;3 Airlll5,
tos5il'ic Pass. Y
LOSSES HEAv Y s.oN BOTH SIDES
Column 81 Japanc Report dStos'
N Have Crossed Hun
4. !: liver i, II. !, I \,
K,,ropatkin8 Directing All Efforts
LOSSES HEAVY 4 ON B0TH. /! lD ) IS

j5 ST. PETER sisL1sG 6, arch Z. $50 q j..
M. According to the latest Information
from the front, he bat lie Siay noW general
and OF the$mostg desperate cllara tcrRs, ne
losses have been cxc coed Ing ". llca Y ys} On
sbotisides5 during tile @prel lninary iig ting.
Although8it Is nouto ficlaliy admltte "
IS cgardet gas certa flSt hat G enera ISuro-
Bpatkln Is directing all his efforts to the,
5withdrnwnlSo f his army to3 Pa ~
As nov practically n rear qua rtl Il ctior g
the task Of tS cxtrcating himself Is
proving difficults ssst l'haf j apanasai
3liaNc not Sonlys driven &in his left. but "a
Column Is A alread exported M % aEEE ta Se
crossed the Hun r liver east o NJ I'ush hum
Attic same time! the j japanese arc presti-S
ing the Russian cent Ter nnder n over OF IN e
fire OF their Siege guns and General lSurH-
patkin Is gradually " retiring before IL he;
JAPANESE advance rlleE Sef fortn Of the
Japanese 10 cnvelop the Russian right
wing have been unsuccessful but 1t has
been forced back almos & on a II line wi til
4 Aiukden. Two Russian d visions were
despatched toshead 4oTS tho wire thanking
column advancing from the 4 LAO d River
towards SimmintinS (about thirty les
west Of Nj ukdcn. but, according to the
latest Sadviccs.a they were too late, the
Japanese having entered ID the town yea
$tcrday.S N Vi ,t8g 80 t'
III o official figures Re gardlng the losses
are obtninabe, but, according to unofficial
reports, the Russian a osscs UP to IA asst
might were II enrl !. 600; M Ri III
General 4 EUROPA tkn part ctlnrlyl dis.
tinguishcd% hlnsen during i ne flghting y IN
tho mountain passes southeast of5 Aluk +,
den. ut N n ssss