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Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1905-10-31
SPENT MORE THAN $1,000.

w. W. Baker of Plainview, Neb.,
writes: "My wife suffered from lung
trouble for fifteen years. She tried a
number Of doctors and spent over $1,000
without relief. She became very low
and lost all hope. A friend recommend
ed Foley's Honey and Tar and thanks 10
this great remedy IL saved her life.
She enjoys better health than she has
know. in ten years" Refuse substi-
tutes. p. A. Shurtle6 q Co.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1905-10-31

All in the Name.-"This," said the
city chap who was showing his rural
relative the town, ''is called the tender
loin' DISTRICT
"Why is it called that?" queried the
rural relative.
because it is so tough" explained
the other.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1905-10-31
important % Mothers.

Their Way. 81 suppose all your
neighbors were out to SEQ you the first
time you went whizzing through the
street in your new automobile"
mo, they were all busy getting their
work done ahead of time so they could
be out watching the next evening when !
had to have the blamed thing towed
home behind an express wagon"
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1905-10-31
l!HISR[liHzlEg
M. aaS.=You and !.

II az" were you" a small liquid
measure would become bird; very
large number would become part Of a
window; kind Of grass would become
a fish; the center would become a
mess; an atom would become dumb:
a piece Of timber would become a tilt
ing match; to grip would become to
perforate; acrid would become an oily
substance.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1905-10-31
NEVER ASK ADVICE.

When you have a cough or cold don't
ask what is good for 1t and get some
medicine with little or no merit and
perhaps dangerous. Ask for Foley's
Honey and Tar, the greatest throat and
lung remedy, It cures coughs and colds
quickly. F. A. Shurtleff & Co.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1905-10-31
No. 2sa.-str..se Cities.

I. An enterprislng city-on we kry.
2. A philanthropie city-Sob not.
8 A river spanning city-Crost here.
4. A noted city-ln shay town.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1905-10-31
UnrensOnable.

Mr.. Jones-Look here! This horse
you sold me runs on to the pavement
every time he sees motor car. Horse
Dealer-Well, you don't expect five
pound horse to run up telegraph pole
or climb a tree, do you?-London Fun.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1905-10-31
No. 20o.-A Famous General.
No. 2si.-Nemory Tests
fInmh,e,l nnntations.l

IJuulD-eu quOIHtIuus-I
I. Good men are they the best but
not are clever.
2. Body the rich makes It's that
mind the. Shakespeare.
8 Long life Is end answers great
that which llfe's"-Edwarl Young
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1905-10-31
The Gentle Cynic.

The Gentle Cynfc.
It's easy TO be good natured II you
haven't anything else to do.
Love at first sight Is a case Of get
ting stuck on the spur Of the moment
A skeptic is a man who doesn't share
the good opinion we have Of ourselves
It's the high fiier who is apt to come
down with the proverbial dull, sicken.
ing thud.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1905-10-31
A DOZEN TIMES A NIGHT.

Mr.. Owen Dunn, of Benton Ferry, W.
Va, writes: IT have had kidney and
bladder trouble for years, and it became
so bad that l was obliged to get up at
least dozen times a night. never re-
ceived any permanent benefit from any
medicine until I tried Foley's Kidney
Cure. After using two bottles, l am
cured" F. A. Shurtleff & Co.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1905-10-31

Impartial. Farmer Jones-Wal, thar's
one thing like about these plaguey
automobilists, anyway.
Farmer Brown-What II that?
Farmer Jones-They don't mind get
ting killed themselves any moro than
they do killing other folki
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1905-10-31

BRONCHITIS FOR TWENTY YEARS
Mrs. Minerva Smith of Danville, ILL.,,
writes: 81 had bronchitis for twenty
years and never got relief until ! used
Foley's Honey and Tar which is q sure
cure" r. A. Shurtleff & Co.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1905-10-31
DANGER IN FALL COLDS.

OAN01N Nv ~ III WIS
Fall colds are liable to hang on all
winter having the seeds of pneumonia,
bronchitis or consumption. Foley's
Honey and Tar cures quickly and pre-
vents serious results. 1t Is old and re-
liable, tried and tested, safe and sure,
contains no opiates and will not consti-
pate. F. A. Shurtleff & Co.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1905-10-31
Nor BADLY Hurt.

Towne-See here! l saw Peckham on
the street today.
Browne-Well?
Towne-Well, you told me he was
the victim Of q mortal combat.
Browne-Not at all. l said marital
combat
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1905-10-31
LOSS.

Jack and Harry, hunting trouble,
Tried to run Dads auto-bubble-
Dad found some shreds of cuffs and col
lars,
And sighed, "There goes a thousand
dollarsp'
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1905-10-31

It makes no difference how long you
have been sick, If you are troubled with
indigestion, constipation, liver and kid
ney troubles, HOLSTERS Rocky Mountain
Tea will make you we'll. IS cents. r.
A. Shurtleff d Co.; Grin Stevens.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1905-10-31

to cure my kid
neys. 1 d o
not think that
any man ever
suffered as l
did and lived.
The pain in my
back was so
bad that 1
could NOT sleep
at nigh t. 1
oould nor ride
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1905-10-31
Had His Own Doubts.

"Say, ma" asked little Willie, after he
had been in conjunction with the pa
ternal slipper, did anybody beside pa
ever ask you to be his wife?'
40, yes! had lots Of proposals before
your father came along"
"well, do you think you gained any
thing by waiting~
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1905-10-31
Hi. Literary Treasures.


Zones took me TO his rooms to see
collection of rare and curious manu-
scripts"
what were theyY
"Receipted tailors' bills."-Cleveland
Leader.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1905-10-31
A High Bred TOwseF.

4 Boston spinster owns a dog.
One Of those high bred ''towsers'
That's 80 we'll bred and nice. It's said.
He never pants-he trousers"
Philadelphia Post.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1905-10-31

Courtesy and Counter Courtesy.
Scene-A third-class railway smoking
carriage.-Lady Gust seated, TO work
man, who il knocking ashes out OF his
clay Please don't stop smoking.
workman-Noa. / be just a-goin' to
fill again!
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1905-10-31

His Idea. First American Millionaire
What in the world are you going over to
see all the English cathedrals for?
Second American Millionaire-I'm
putting up an automobile stable, and
I'm looking for something handsome in
design.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1905-10-31

Indigestion, constipation, dyspepsia,
kidney and liver disorders, and all
stomach troubles positively cured by
using HOLSTERS Rocky Mountain Tea.
IS cents. Tea or Tablets. F. A. Shurt-
le6 g Co.; Grin Stevens.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1905-10-31

Girls, IL You want red lips, laughing
eyes, sweet breath and good looks use
HOLSTERS Rocky Mountain Tea. The
greatest beautifer known. IS cents.
Tea or Tablets. r. A. Shurtlef d Co.;
Grin Stevens.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1905-10-31
No. 266.-narads.

No. 2S6.-Charads.
A synonym for bitterness
MY FIRST Is when obtained.
The essence Of all acritude
Within II Is contained.
Ny next On insect that has been
Extolled beyond its worth.
For tits so mischievous. alas.
We crush II to the earth!
Ny whole politeness signifies,
And very strong and brave;
II also names q certain sail
That floats above the wave.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1905-10-31

These Hose Came High.
She always darned her hose with silk
The holes were quite extensive
The price of silk was very high;
Which made tkem darned expensive
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1905-10-31

"WATCH THE KIDNEYS"
"When they are affected, life Is In
danger" says DR.. Abernethy, the great
English physician. Foley's Kidney
Cure makes sound kidneys. F. A. Shurt-
left & Co.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1905-10-31

Lady-Is that man on the other side
of the road friend of yours?
Tramp-Youll have ter excuse me,
but I'm too tired ter look any furder
dan de middle of the road.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1905-10-31
HOMEMAKERS COLUMN.

on topics Of interest," 70 the ladis
q solicited. Address: Editor H0n11AK1Rs
C0LUnH, Oxford Democrat. Paris. Maine.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1905-10-31

The coat Is in the fifteenth century
first mentioned as an upper garment
for men. All the seams were then COW
cred with gold braid or lace.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1905-10-31

The literature of "absent excuses" is
increasing. Sometimes 1t is the mother
who contributes to the gayety of nations.
"Please, Miss Gardiner, excuse Tommy
for his absence, and don't whip him
when he amt there"
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1905-10-31

"what did you do with all those un-
paid bills, Jaliaf"
~ saw they were beginning TO worry
you, dear, 20 ! destroyed thsm."
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1905-10-31
No 2o2-rrfauRle.

I. Pertaining TO the poles. 2. A cav
ity In a stove. 3. Side opposite to the
wind. 4 An article. 5. A letter.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1905-10-31

Faith, hope and charity! Cherish the
first. preach the second and be silent as
to the last.-New Orleans Times-Demo-
nrof
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1905-10-31

A eservation.-"But," persisted the
bridegroom in their little quarrel, ''you
promised to love, honor, and obey me. {"
Maybe did," replied the bride, ''but
/ had NV fingers crossed"
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1905-10-31
No 2S7.-Pi.

From the following letters make the
names Of Eve prominent Americans:
SEVER BRARLAND LEKANf
AVER LOOP CHVET.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1905-10-31

No danger Of consumption II you use
Foley's Honey and Tar to cure that stub
born cough. F. A. Shurtleff & Co.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1905-10-31

Foiey's Honey and Tar cures coughs
and colds and prevents pneumonia.
Take no substitutes. =. A. Shurtle6 q
Co.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1905-10-31
sill wOrae.

Still Worse.
Penelope--It's dreadful! Papa wants
me to marry man have never seen.
Perdita-That's nothing. My father
wants me to marry a man I have seer
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1905-10-31

Ethel-And are you the oldest in the
familyP
Bobbie-No; my granny Is.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1905-10-31
xo 2e.-word SQUARE.
xo .a,-po.,,iv.. and Comparative

/. A graceful tree. 2 To worship. 8
Regal. 4. A sharp pain. 8. Aids.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1905-10-31

/. A plaything; a piece Of money.
2. To cut short; physician.
g. A shellfish; noise.
1. A germ; tree.
s. A kind Of medicine; a column.
q An animal: a tooth.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1905-10-31
ORDER OF NOTICE THEREON.

DISTRICT OF MAINE, IS.
On this 18th day of Oct. A. d. 1905. on
reading the foregoing petition, Il Is
Ordered by the Court, that hearing be had
upon the same on the 81 day Of Now, A. ID.
1905, before said Court ut Portland, In said DIS.
trict, at 10 O'Clock In the forenoon; and that
notice thereof be published In The Oxford
Democrat, a newspaper printed in said District,
and that all known creditors, and other persons
in interest, may appear at the said time anc
the prayer Of said petitioner should not be
granted.
And 1t is further ordered by the Court, that
the Clerk shall send by mail to all known cred.
itors copies of said petition and this order, ad.
dressed to them at their places Of residence as
stated.
of the said Court, and the seal thereof, at Port
land, in said District, on the 18th day OF Oct
A. ID. 1905.
l.. 8. JAMES T.. HEWEf ClerK.
A true copy of petition and order thereon.
Attest: JAMES K. HEWEY, Clerk.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1905-10-31
". ass-rr.n.po.itions.

No. 2SS.-TFansposttton
/. Omit the first letter Of something
to write on, transpose, and make a
common article of furniture.
2. Omit the last letter Of the name OF
slow moving animals, transpose, and
make part Of the fingers.
8. Omit the last letter from num-
Der, transpose. and make an embank-
ment.
4. Omit the fourth letter in something
which brings good luck, transpose, and
make the smallest particles.
Ne. 2S9.-A Flight of Steps.
5000
5000
5000
5000
Each word has four letters, and the
last two letters Of the first word are
the first two letters Of the second word
etc.
A nuisance, to halt. a jewel, in addi-
ton to. in short time, only one time.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1905-10-31
NOTICE.

has been duly appointed ADMINISTRATIVE OF the
estate OF
FREEMAN C. MERRILL, late Of Paris,
In the County Of oxford, deceased, and given
bonds as the law directs. All persons having
demands against the estate of said deceased are
desired 10 present the same for settlement, and
al indebted thereto are requested to make pay
ment Immediately.
Oct. 18th, 1905. MATILDA j. MEhhiLL.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1905-10-31
WOmen's Hermsdorf Dye Hosiery

z 2432.-women's Imported Hermsdorf Dye
Black Cotton Hose. Good Quality in either all
black or black with unblsached split feet. Price
per pair 1Oc.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1905-10-31

z 24S4.-women's Black Cotton Hose. Herms.
dorf Dye Made In two Weights, medium and
heavy weight. Tie medium weight can be had
In either ell black or black with unbleached split
feet Price DER pair .,,,..,.,.......2 acc.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1905-10-31
Bankrup,'s Petition for Discharge.

In the matter %
JOSHUA l.. CAMPBELL, 10 bankruptcy.
Bankrupt
To the Hos. CLAREScE Hale, judge 81 TIE Di-
trict Court OF the United States Tor the District
OF Maine:
sD County % oxford, and state OF Maine.
In said District. respectfully represents that
ON the ed day OF April, last past. be vas duly
adludged bankrupt. under the Acts % Congress
relating 10 bankruptcy; that he has duly eur.
rendered all nj. property and rights Of property
and has fully complied with sll the requirements
OF .aid Acts and OF the orders OF Court touching
hia bankruptcy.
wherefore he prays. that be may he decree.i
nv the Court 20 have 4 full discharge from all
delas proyable against his estate under said
bankruptcy Acts, except such debts a. are ex
cepted by law from such discharge.
Dated this 9Th day Of Oct. A. ID: 1875.
JOSHUA T.. CAMPBELL, Bankrupt.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1905-10-31

z 2433.-women's Imported Black Cotton
Hose. Finer quality than the above. In all
black or black with unhlsAehed spht fest. These
stockings have double heels and toes. are dyed
with Hsmsdof Dye and are Neommsndsd for
good service. Price per pair ...............24c.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1905-10-31
Mems Hermsdorf Dye Hosiery.

x 1411.-Men's Black Cotton Half Hose. with
unbleached split isst, double solss, heels and
toes. Price per pair .......................l 0o.
ter quality than above. Hermsdorf Dye. Made
In plain black or black with unbeaehcd split
feet. double solss. hssis and toes Price psr
II you have not received copy Of our 800 page
illustrated Fall and Winter Catalogue, write u
postal for 1t today. now 1t will be ssnt you
free Of all charges.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1905-10-31
Only the
True L.F.

Kindly ssnd mo BY express SubsHutss
another bottle Of 81. F."At. 81
woods Bitters. am unable
to obtain II in this city. Was ImIuuoDS
offered bittsrs put up by Mo-
SOS Atwood In package resembling style in
which tho L. F. Is packed. but not knowing
anything Of the value Of other bittera and
having known and loved tho L. F. Atwoods
Bitters for nearly thirty years. am going to
continue using it.''-G. w. GRssLsY. 1896
N. AK ST.. Philadelphia, Pa.
Relieves the Over CHARGED Stomach
and Bowels. Outlets the Nerves
and Brings Reseful
Sleep
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1905-10-31
M@ENEM,S$;
HOSIERY.

Learn To do some one thing better than am
one else has erer been able to do the same thing
and. though IOu lipe IN a rildernsss, the uo'it
wll beat u path To your door,"
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1905-01-07

from Cpnsodt, the naval station near
&C. PETERSBURG sept H. IL comprised
seven battla3hipa I'VE cruisers and tho
usual accompaniment on "mQsQuitoes,'
This is the now famous Baltic neCt,
commanded by Admiral Roicstyonsky
This squadron sailed westward from
the Baltic into the North uea. ON tho
night of Oot 22 while crossing the
waters known as the Doggcr Bank,
northeast OF HUI England, some Of the
vessels OF this fleet fred uuun English
fishing trawlera, damaging two and
killing several of their crew. SO ns-
founding was this Incident that Eng
land demanded immediate reparouon,
while Russia, equally amazed, sought
time u hopes the report might proye 10
be exaggerated. Engi1ud'8 home fleet
was ordered TO prepare for instant ac-
ton. Rplestvcnsky sailed on while
England made ready to stop the SQUAD
non at Gibraltar, unless some cXpanu-
ton WAS forthcoming Not TN no
reached NigO, Spain, did R0jestvensky
report 10 his government and then ha
made the startling assertion that his
ships had fred upon torpedo boats that
had attacked them, After much diplo-
mutic negotiations, IN which tho French
ambassador 10 England was peace
maker Il was agreed not TO stop the
progress OF the fleet, but 10 leave the
adjustment Of the matter TO en- inter-
national commission, empowered to
summon witnesses and inquire into
every detail OF the affalr. This CONF
mission Is now organized and preparing
to take up It's work.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1905-01-07
IN WINTER QUARTERS,

There has been no severe lighting
around or near Mukdan since OCT ~
The two big armies are close together
but both are battle worn and Man
Churau winters are rigid. II Is gcner-
ally believed that no decisive attacks
win be attempted on either side TN
spring Uutl then It Ia q race between
the home governments of the two COM
nunders 90 see which can keep lts
amy better supplied and send it the
moro achievements, The opening Of
the next years campaign Will be "a
great advantage Tor the general who
i8 better prepared TO strike a telling
blow.
Gen. Stoes5cl, the Russian command
ant Of Port Arthur, kept up stubborn
defense, refusing all offers Of capitula-
ton
Later i'm November the Japanese re-
newell activity with redoubled energy.
Cen NogI spent 1900 men capturing
the 293-Meter hill, from which HIS ar
tinory bombarded ana disabled all but
one OF the Russian ships In the harbor.
other heights overlooking the main
town have also been taken and the
Japanese expect soon to concentrate
upon the citadel such an effective nr-
tlllery fire that II win become uuttn-
able.
Even before the destruction Of her
first Asiauc squadron Russia had de-
tcrnluel tn send a second and began
preparing her home fleet for service I'm
the far east II was a gigantic under
taking, for many OF the vessels Of the
Russian navy We're found to be I'm much
poorer repair than former reports had
stated, II was, however necessary that
Russia do something toward regalning
her naval power 200 the Pacific, and
this was the only way After many
delays a formidable hotlla was fitted
up and the first division OF II set sail
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1905-01-07
First Year IL. Struggle Between Japan and Russia
uprema ynh Far East

Kuropatkin, minister Of war, was sent
TO take command Of the land forces and
Admiral Makaroff TO retrieve the slavic
naval laurels They were soon on the
scene, the former mt Mukden and the
latter at Port Arthur.
During March and April the japanese
admiral finding the port safely protect
ed by shore batteries and the water
streWn with explosive mines tried TO
block up the narrow entrance TO the
inner basin by sinking heavily weighted
old hullts Of boats In #. Many times
he bOmbardcd the forts from long
range, doing little damage. and seven
attempts were made 20 bottle the har-
Dor, In almost every attempt the Rus
sian ships suffered loss The japanese
attempts to land forces anywhere near
Port Arthur were repeatedly repealed
and one detachment OF would be invad-
ers was annihlated. Admiral ,Makaroff.
however wanted to fight. on April 10
he issued from the harb0r and attacked
the Japanese vessels As soon as Togos
larger battleshlps began to pour big
shells into his ships he saw the match
was unequal and ordered a retreat. As
he was returning TO the inner harbor
his flagship, the Petropavlovsk. struck
mine and was blown to pieces. The
lost their lives.
CROSSING THE YALU.
Even though the Russian feet con-
tlnued TO suffer reyerses, no successful
landing was made until after the first
big land battle, The army which
started northwestward through Korea
and arrived at the MUnchurian frontier
late In April found itself opposed by
Russian division strongly entranchod
on tie north and west banks OF the
Yalu, Under a heavy fire the Japanese,
under Den. kuroki, crossed the river
on pontOons, and with the aid OF gun
boats, on May ! the invaders starmed
at and took the heights, throwing the
Russians back in confusion The news
Of this feat was to the commander at
Mukden what Togo's dash was to Port
Arthur. Il made him gather all his
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1905-01-07

forces to oppose the invasion. To pro-
tect himself he had to draw in troops
from the peninsula and thereupon the
japanese landed two divisions near
Port Arthur--one on the eastern shore
so miles away, and the other on the
west within 80 miles The latter land
ing place, Kin Chow, was at the mar
rowest point of the peninsula. Across
this to the south stretched the Nan
shan hills between the Japanese and
Port Arthur The landing WAS effected
on May 6. and two weeks later the in
vaders attacked the mountain range,
1t was fortified and protected by men
who fought valantly but I'm spite Of
heavy losses the Japanese persisted in
their assault until the Russians broke
and fed leaving rs field guns In the
hands of the enemy.
In the meantime Kuropatkin was re-
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1905-01-07

- rNcE the japanese struck tnelr
erst blow in the harbor Of Port
Arthur Feb. s and 9, they have
~ rcnt M an aggressive campaign
rnev have been continuity on tne Oh
,.ns,ye. but have been met win such
,,nhborn and sturdy resistance thal
a, the close Of the first year OF
o,.,t,nr. even the beginning Of the end
aot an slight. The expeditions under
.,ro, have been stupendous,the loss OF
M, rlghtfl, Yet there seems no alter
.,i,o hut continuation Of hostllltles
~, ,he northern as well as the southern
,,ar area as soon as the weather VIII
permit
A. tho same time the japanese struck
AGAINST Port Arthur they attacked ana
.,nk the Russian cruiser and gunboat
I'm the harbor Of Chemulpo, the port of
,,e capital of Korea, and Immediately
landed forces IN that town. These were
o,,rrled across Korea toward the Man
.buriap frontier. The country Is noun
t,tnous. The winters are very rigid.
and Il was then early In February
NEW COMMANDERS SENT,
I'm the meantime Admiral Togo, whose
dash INTO Port Arthur harbor made him
famous I'm a night continued to attack
mat point with his fleet. The Russian
squadron, so badly crippled by the first
bIo,, was no match for him, nor did
a offer battle Instead the Russians
began to mine the harbor and strength
On the defensive Notifications of the
town. The Russian government select
ed MS ablest commanders to replace
Admiral Alexeff the yiceroy OF the far
east That official insisted until the
drst guns were fired.that the Japanese
would not commence hostllitles, and
though for n time he held military and
naval. as well as ciyil command, his in
.op,uetpnCp WHs soon shown and Gen