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The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-12-29
STATE OF RHODE ISLAND.
OFFICE OF THE HARBOR
COMMISSIONERS.
Room a2O. stnte House.


Providence. r. l.. Dec. 26 1906
Notice ia hereby given, under chapter
lis Of the General Laws OF the intention
OF the Harbor Commissioners to mark out
harbor lines i'm Warren river southerly
from the bridge joining the towns OF Bar
rington and Warren. on the westerly
side of the river from said bridge to and
around Adams Point. ON the easterly
side or the river from said bridge to near
North Point I'm the town OF Bristol.
The office OF the Board and the thirtieth
day of January. a. ID. 1907. al 10 o'clock
a. m. are the place and time fixed for
hearing the towns OF harrington, Warren
this matter.
j. HERBERT SHEDD, Chairman.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-12-29
MAINE HAD 60 SUICIDES
DURING PAST YEAR

Augusta. Me. Dec. 29.-Baine's record
for violent deaths during the past year
show that there have been but two cases
~ homicide, although there have been
several sensational trials for murders
committed I'm 1906
Suicides. however. show an increase
there having been 50 this year, as against
a last year. Shooting seemed 10 be the
favorite method employed with hanging
next Victims OF fatal accidents numbered
$50 and by far the largest mnuber met
death bydrowning. either while bathing
or boating. There were nine fatal hunting
accidents and about six deaths due TO
railroad and trolley accidents.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-12-29
DIVORCE MATTERS
ARE DISPOSED OF

In the superior court today Judge Tan
ner heard the following divorce matters:
Edgar c. Sweet VS.. Elizabeth Sweet.
Petitioner ordered to pay s. a week and
s25 for counsel fees and Mrs. Sweet given
custody OF her children. John J. Fitzger-
aid for respondent
Bertha II. Robinson VS.. William II.
Robinson: respondent allowed 10 see
child part of Sunday. Page. Page & Cush-
ing for respondent
Jennie Echenberg VS.. julius Eichen-
berg petitioner given custody OF her two
minor children and respondent ordered TO
pay $40 a week. a. J. Cushing for petit
toner.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-12-29
LOST PROPELLER
DURING HEAVY STORM

Scarborough. Eng. Dec. 29.-The steam
er reported last night to be in distress off
this port was the steamer Siward bound
from Odessa to Newcastle.
She lost her propeller i'm the storm ami
was nearly driven on the dreaded Filey
Brigg when she found holding ground for
her anchors and rode through the night
safely.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-12-29
PRESIDENT HAS GOOD
DAYS HUNTING

Charlottesville. Va, Dec 29-President
Roosevelt was up early today, and accom-
panied by Admiral Rixey Theodore. Jr..
and Kermit. rode towards Round Top,
where they were Joined by Joseph VIII
mer Most of tho morning was spent IN
the broad fields around Carter's Bridge.
and large number Of birds were baggcd.
Mrs. Roosevelt Miss Ethel and Miss
I.angdon. together with Archie ami Quen-
tin. also spent most OF the morLins out
of doors
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-12-29
N. Y. CENTRAL BUYS
ANOTHER RAILROAD

Kalamazoo, Mich, Dec. "a deal was
closed here yesterday whereby the New
Yorw Central railroad purchased the Chi
cago. Kalamazoo and Saginaw railroad
The consideration is not made public. but
1t is known to be In the neighborhood OF
81, 100000. The name OF the road will re.
main the same and It will be operated
separately from all other holdings OF the
New York Central company.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-12-29
NEW WAGE SCALE OF
WAGES FOR ENGINEERS

New Haven, Conn, Dec. 29.-The new
wage scale for the engineers OF the New
York, New Haven and Hartford railroad
went into effect today. Passenger en-
gineers will receive $3.S5 a day with 100
miles constituting a days work They
formerly received $3.50 for the same mile
age.
Freight engineers will be paid $40 for
100 miles and pro rata for all distances
over thai and for time over IL hours.
Their former pay was 81 a day.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-12-29
TERRORISTS FORCE
FACTORIES TO CLOSE

Lodz, Russian Poland. Dec. 29.-rhe pro-
prietors of seven of the largest factories
here employing 10000 persons today an
nounced their intention OF closing their
establishments this evening in conse-
quence of the system of terrorism imam
gurated by the extreme Socialists.
II is feared that when this great army
OF unemployed persons begins to feel the
want of bread, rioting will occur
Many OF the wealthest inhabitants of
Lodz have fled from the city In antici-
patton OF disorder
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-12-29
WILL NOT RETIRE
FROM PRESIDENCY

St Paul, Mimi, Dec 29.-J. J. Hill has
no intention at present Of retiring frcm
the presidency OF the Great Northern
railroad on July I, as stated I'm dispatches
sent out from Minneapolis last night. In
statement given out for publication to-
tended 10 retire at that time. saying that
however much he would like 20 Oe re-
lcvcd OF the responsibilities OF his posi-
ton, he could not see his way clear TO do
SO vet.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-12-29
Boston Girl Is Held

and Ahearn a little after O'Clock this
morning visited a house on Clemence
street. mostly by colored gamblers.
yonng white girl who gave the name of
Marion Morse. and her residence as Bos-
ton. was taken to the station and locked
up as "A Suspicious person
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-12-29
BARONESS BURDETT-
COUTTS is CRITICALLY ILL

London, Dec 29.-The Baroness Burdett-
Coutts. who has been i'll at her London
morning reported to be in a critical con-
dition.
The extreme age OF the noted philan-
thropst. twho was born in 1914 renders
doubtful her recovery from the attack OF
acute bronchitis from which she is suf-
fering
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-12-29
ROUND DOZEN OF
TRUANTS IN COURT

Truant Officer Gilbert T.. Whittemore
had a dozen truants before Judge ltueck-
ert this morning; and. though none OF
them was committed to the reform school.
they were given to understand that their
school attendance must be regular mere
after. or they would be sent where they
could not bunk"
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-12-29
12,34s Taxes Paid

There we're % poll taxes laid this morn
ir, bringing the total to date up TO II 3l5.
\ number OF persons who desired 90 pay
their taxes visited the city hall with that
intention this afternoon. and seemed much
surprised when they were Informed that
the building Is closed az noon on Satur-
days.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-12-29
TWO MORE VICTIMS
BITTEN BY DOGS

Patrolman Malvin r. Bates OF Station
reported 10 the health department. this
morning that he was bitten yesterday on
the Leg by a dog owned by Eli Atkins OF
3 Ntw uod street.
William Schedlcy of 10 Alverson street
reported that ne was bitten on TIE thumb
by a dog owned by a man named McAVoy
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-12-29
Shah Rallies Again

Teheran. Persia. Dec. % The shah has
again surprised his attendants who have
been hourly watching for his death AZ
ter long period Of unconsciousness. his
majesty once more rallied during the
night became fully conscious and today
y distinctly better.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-12-29
RECEIVERS FOR CHICAGO
AND GULF RAILROAD

Mobile, Ala, Dec. 29.--On the application
OF Messrs. Mcneil, Morrison and Mcleod.
the Chicago and Gulf railroad was last
night placed I'm the hands OF F. f. Dewey
and j. l.. DantZler as receivers, by order
Of the chancery court at New Albany
Miss.
The road is part of the Mobile. Jackson
and Kansas City line. which was recent
IL placed I'm the hands of receiver.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-12-29
Brakeman Arrested

on complaint Of Chief Of Police An
drew OF Riverpoint. Detective Nickerson
today arrested George l.. Hin. a brake
support OF his wife and minor child. The
Warwick authorities will take him to-
night
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-12-29
King Oscars Condition

Stockholm, Sweden. Dec. 2s-The bulle-
tin issued this morning by the physicians
In attendance upon King oscar reads as
fellows
The king had a good refreshing sleep
during the night. His temperature con-
tinIes about normal The condition Of his
heart and lungs remains unchanged"
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-12-29
TERRIFIC STORM IN
GIBRALTAR STRAITS

Cadiz Spain. Dec. - A terrific storm
Is prevailing In the Straits OF Gibraltar.
Many ships have sought shelter in vari-
Gus ports along the coast
The Belgian steamer Heidelberg bound
for Havana has been lost. Several OF her
.-..r.. L.. IL
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-12-29
Alderman Budlong Ill

Dr. John c. Budlong, alderman from the
Fourth ward. Is confined to his home with
a severe cold
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-12-29
Mourning Emblems Removed

The mourning decorations on the city
hsll building in honor of tho late Mayor
Dyer were taken down today.
Kingsbury County independent. (DeSmet, Kingsbury County, S.D.) 1894-1929, 1906-10-26
FIGHT DID NOT MATERIALIZE.
Relatives Are Not Racing Across the
Country for Boy.

Sioux Falls, S. D., Oct. 19.-Although
it was expected that a lively legal bat
tie would result for possession of Willie
Gatewood, an S-year-old Black Hills
boy who is an inmate of the South Da-
kota Children's home in this city, the
struggle did not materialize.
The father Of the boy, who resides
at Winnipeg, and two aunts, Mrs. Ma
bel Lewis and Miss Hazel Riley, of
Omaha, according TO widely published
stories, were engaged in a race to
Sioux Falls for the purpose of secur-
ing possession of the lad. Neither of
the opposing claimants for possession
of the boy have appeared in Sioux
Falls, nor will they come here.
1t is announced by the authorities
of the Childrens' home that the claim
of the father viii be completely ignored.
as they have investigated the matter
sufficiently to satisfy themselves that
he is not a fit person to have the Gus
tody of his little son The suggestion
of County Judge Bennett, OF Deadwood,
who committed the child to the Chill
drens' home, that the lad be turned
over to the Omaha aunts will be fol-
lowed as soon us superintendent Sher-
rard, Of the Children's home. satisfies
himself that they are proper persons
to have charge of the lad.
A representative OF the Childrens'
Home society in Nebraska. TO whom
the matter has been referred, will make
an investigation. If the aunts are
found TO be suitable persons TO have
custody of the boy, he will be turned
over to them.
Kingsbury County independent. (DeSmet, Kingsbury County, S.D.) 1894-1929, 1906-10-26
CH|LDREN'S HOME VS..
WooNS0CkET HERALD
Authorities Of the Former Will
Sue Newspaper for
LIBEL
SECRETARY IS AT FAULT
Official of Charity Board in SIENNA
Report Puts Home in Bad Light,
and Woonsocket Paper Com
mented Adversely.

Deadwood, s. D., Oct. 19.-The city
members of the board Of directors oil
the Children's Home society Of this
state, have advised the society to bring
an action for libel against the Woon-
socket Herald. If the law will justify.
This difficulty has arisen from a
statement .uade by Secretary Upton,
of the state board of charities, in his
biennial report, and a further comment
framed by the publisher of the paper
referred to. The October number OIL
the Children's Friend, published by the
society at their headquarters at Sioux
Falls. says that he will answer In court
for the statement. Secretary Upton, IL
seems has so worded his comment, as
to avoid prosecution. In his report ne
says: \
Some six months ago some six boys
were committed and sent to the reform
school in a bunch, all OF whom had
been In a sense under the charge OF a
Children's home society. Five OF them
had beeen brought into the state by
such society from an outside state.
DENTON is made OF this fact to show
the Importance Of a rigid enforcement
of the law against bringing homeless
children into the state without requir-
liA6 p1oPCA
state against expense or loss incurred
by those who go to the bad. Upon a
reasonable basis Of calculation, these
six boys will cost the state of South
Dakota $4,000 by the time that they
are released"
The facts were that the boys were at
a small boarding school maintained at
Turton by Father Guenard, n had
never been under the charge in any
way of the home. The society states
that since this report has been cir
culated, its income has almost ceased,
and it has been Obliged to use funds
which it had been accommodating for
the purpose of making needed repairs
and additions. Hitherto, this home, in
distinction from every other n in the
United States, has been supported vol
unfairly by the public without personal
solicitation on the part of it's agents.
The governor of the state has been
petitioned TO have the offensive para
graph stricken from the report. 1t is
expected that legal steps will be k
shortly.
Kingsbury County independent. (DeSmet, Kingsbury County, S.D.) 1894-1929, 1906-10-26
NEW FORESTRY RESERVE.
1Long Pine" Just Across Dakota Line
in Montana, the Last One.

Deadwood, S. D., Oct. ia new for
est reserve has been created by the gov
eminent, and will be under the super-,
vision of Supervisor j. f. Smith, who
succeeded Captain Bullock in the Black
Hills reserve. BY the proclamation of
the president, this new reserve will bel
known as Long Pine, and will be 10.
Gated in the southeast portion of Custer
county, Montana. The eastern bound
airy Of the new reserve is the state line
between Montana and South Dakota,
and it's south line is thirty-eight miles,
north of the southern boundary Of Mon
tana. This will make five reserves over
which Mr.. Smith has jurisdiction:
Black Hills, Slim Buttes, Cave Hills,
Short Pine and Long Pine. Mr.. Smith
has notified his ranger stationed at
Harding, this state, to go at once into
Montana to attend the needs Of the
settlers who are already in this new
reserve, n who will doubtless want
permits for the use of timber for fuel
and lumber.
This makes 101 reserves which the
government has established, ninety,
eight Of which are in the United States
proper, two in Alaska, and n in Porto
Rico. These reserves are coming to be-
Il paying investment on the part of the
government. The evenue from timber
In the Black Hills reserve has already
been twice the expenses OF maintaining
1t. Up to this date over 100, 600 acres
Of land, west of Minnesota have BEEN
set aside for forestry purposes. Not.
only the government, but also the rail-
roads are taking an interest in this,
work. The Great Northern Railway
company has decided to plant large
numbers of young trees along it's right
of way, in order to ensure an amplet
tie supply for the future.
Tho t{p,hnr In fhfg nnuy rncnrxyn f4
very similar to that in the Black Hills,
and consists of different varieties of
pine. Care will be taken both to pre-
serve the timber already there, and
also to retimber where the growth has
been cut off and in other ways ruined.
Kingsbury County independent. (DeSmet, Kingsbury County, S.D.) 1894-1929, 1906-10-26
FOR $4,000 CUP.
Valuable Prize Hung Up in the Inter
national Coursinq Meet.

Hot Springs, S. D., Oct. 19.-The
first and second rounds for the Water
loo cup, valued at 5 $500, were run yes
terday at the International Coursing
meet at Flo Springs. The weather was
fine and the hares were fast. Following
are the scores:
First Round
Keeley's Malt, Keagh & LOTUS, Chi
cago, beat Master Fair, Thos. Foleys,
Nomination, 80.
Roman Actor, j. H.. Rosseter, San
Francisco, beat Right Right, l.. f. Bar
tells, Denver, 9-3.
Dave Reese, inc. Reese, Butte, Mont,
beat Consignor, n. c. Williams, Nomi-
nation. 4-2.
Celtic Blake, Tonkin G. Smith, Butte
beat Neversettle Girl, Jno. Ozonma,
Enid, OKLA, so.
Agile Squirt, L. F. Bartels, beat Mis-
sic, Williams & Champion. Central
City, Colo, 6-1a.
Fourpaw, Blake. Tonkin 6, Smith.
beat Ruby Athlete, Keagh 81 Lotus,
Nomination, 81.
Lord Seton, D. X. Carther. Cotton
wood Falls, Kas., bea Majalica, Call
G Smith, Nomination. 81.
Mr.. Parton, w. II. Smith, Nominal
ton, beat Lord Bruce, Harry Killkul-
len, rs.
Rocked Asleep, j. H. Rosseter. beat
Fine Eyes, Frank Esslorn, Denver,
SIS.
Mr.. Bindle. Tonkin g. Saunder, Butte.
beat Miss Go Lightly, 0. Ostendorff,
lei Reno, To.
Lord Berry, L. f. Bartles, beat Hap
Ply Free, Frank Esshom, 90.
Beacon Water, c. A. Lyons, Nomina-
lion, beat Wild Gus, Blake, Tonkin &
Smith, 20.
Merry Clair. Jno. Oznun, peat Miss
Flora, Blake, Tonkin & Smith, 8-3.
DIR. War, Mrs. ID. X. Cartier, Nomin
alton, beat Look at the Clock, Allen
& Wilson, Chicago, so.
B~artagus. ID. X. Cartier, beat Fine
Edge. Frank Esshom, 11-3.
Miss Fair, Rowe & Noall, Butte, beat.
Rosaleta, o. O%stendorf. 1870.
Imp. Patched Up, ID. *. Cartier, beat,
The Flight, Nomination, 6-2.
Far Echo, Frank Esshom, beat Affec
ton, Alien & Wilson, 20.
Patched Up Lady, Jno. Ozmun. beat
Hudson's Rye. Allen & Wilson, 90.
Mr.. Blue, Tonkin & Saunders, beat
Richard Anton. j. II. Rosseter, 40.
Contender, Blake, Tonkin & Smith,
beat Lady Brake, Nomination, SO.
Mr.. Wal, Rowe & NOEL, and Spit
the Battle. Allen & Wilson, ran a tie.
Split the Battle drawn.
Lord Brake. l.. f. Bartels, beat Cliff.
Ion, Jas. Robertson, Strong City, Kas.,
1872.
Lady Aurora, j. III. Rossiter, beat La
Garcia, d.. X. Cartier, SO.
Lady Athlete. T.. McCa.ty, Chicago.
beat Oracle b.. Nomination, Go.
LaMascotte. J.. J. Donagan. Whiting,
Ind. beat Fortunate Effort, f. Esshom,
t-3.
Second Round
Keeley's Malt, beat Roman Actor,
90.
Celtic beat Dave Reese, 4-3.
Agile Spurt beat Fourpaw, oil.
Mr. Parton bea Lord Sifton, 60.
Mr.. Rrindle beat Rocked Asleep. Al
Lord Berry. beat Becon Water, ga.
Miss Fair beat Bartigus, 4-2.
Imp. Patched Up beat Far Echo, 1872
MIR. Blue beat Patched Up Lady, 9-3
Mr.. War beat Contender, So.
Raby Aurora beat Lord Blake, 1913
Lady Athlete. beat LaMascotte. SO
Kingsbury County independent. (DeSmet, Kingsbury County, S.D.) 1894-1929, 1906-10-26
TROOPS FIGHT PRAIRIE FIRE.
Uncle Sans Soldiers Would Have Been
Worsted But for Rain.

"oTokCo SsN ~
Sturpis s. D.. Oct. 19.-Heavy rain
M . O'clock this morning assisted the
troops from Fort Meade In
ing the devastating prairie fire whlcn
was started yesterday by sparks iroih
a passing locomotive. ,
A telephone message from Tlltoro
yesterday about noon stated tnaI
sparks from q locomotive nad starteo
an immense confiagration n that q
high wind was fast driving the flames
toward Sturgis. ten miles distant. Prep
arations were at once made to go ana
fight the fire, but when the SKY pecallle
overcast with the dense smoke ana
the smell of the fire was in the air the
excitement became as great as In the
early days, when news OF an Anoiah
uprising was received.
-Four troops from the Sixth cavalry,
stationed at Fort Meade, and every
abie-bodied male citizen or the town
Immediately set GU to fight the names,
which by evening had reached the cage
OF the timber and which threatened a
terrific forest fire.
The troops of Uncle Sam and civil
ians worked together like t~rojans, but
were unable to stop the onward march
of the fire fiend until aid came in the
shape OF a rain at an early hour THIS
morning.
Hundreds of acres of hay n pasture
land were burned over n some trees
On the edge of the forest reserve were
destroyed, but there was no other prop
erty loss. The fire got to within a
very short distance of the Fort Meade
reservation and but o miles from
Sturgis.
1t has been years since excitement
in Sturgls has been at the fever heat
it was yesterday afternoon when the
city and the large forests nearby were
threatened.
Kingsbury County independent. (DeSmet, Kingsbury County, S.D.) 1894-1929, 1906-10-26
TO PAY SIS FOR SEATS
IN HURCH AT OPENING
Pittsburg Catholics Displeased Over
Admission Charge to New
Cathedral

Pittsburg. Pa, Oct. 19.-Announce-
ment is made TO-DAY in all the Catholic
churches of the diocese OF the compile
ton of the magnificent cathedral at
Fifth avenue and of its dedication on
Wednesday of next week.
Catholics were invited to attend the
dedication, and it was announced that
an admission will be charged ranging
from 81 TO IS, according to the location
of the seats, most of which will be az
the latter figure. This arrangement
has aroused considerable opposition
among members OF various congrega-
lions
This cathedral will be the finest in
the United States, except St. Patrick's,
New York, after which ii is modelled.
I'll cest SS2,696, eco. of which 81, 800. 900
was obtained from III. G. J'rick for the
81 cathedral property in the down
town district. The remainder was made
up By the congregation. There yet re-
mains to be erected the bishops house
and school, which Will cost 5000 O0.
Kingsbury County independent. (DeSmet, Kingsbury County, S.D.) 1894-1929, 1906-10-26
EMPLOYING CHILDREN IN MINE.

Custer, s. D., Oct. 1S-Joseph Guertlh'
accompanied by his wife, returned on
Sunday from the east with five tamll-
les who have children of suitable age
to work in the mica factory. There
are twenty seven in this arrl~"l ana
out of this number there will b. eleVen
factory hands to operate splitting mica.
The men are all able bodied and are,
good men in timber and they found
work Immediately making ties, Tor,
which kind of labor there is a good de-
mand. The children are good ana
s~prightly looking youngsters, and some
of them are familiar with the work,
having had experience in the mica fac.
tories in Canada. other families are
to arrive in the neal future. There Is
also an agent canvassing certain towns
in Missouri, and it is expected mat
there will be a number of families to
arrive soon from hat quarter.
Kingsbury County independent. (DeSmet, Kingsbury County, S.D.) 1894-1929, 1906-10-26
RESCUED FROM AN EAGLE.
South Dakota Mother Drove Bird from
Babe After Vigorous Fiuht.

Chamberlain, S. D., Oct. 19.-Mr. n
Mrs. S. G. Rhodes, who live on a large
farm just outside the city, came near
being mourners by reason of peculiar
circumstances.
Their only daughter. IS months old,
was in the yard playing while the
mother was in the house busily en-
gagged. Hearing a scream from the
child, Mrs. Rhodes rushed to the door,
only to find a large eagle with it's tall
ons fastened to the baby's dress, trying
to lift the burden and fly away.
Fear for the child len wings to the
feet of the mother, and she soon was
attacking the bird with q broom. The
bird was tenacious, and fought back at
the mother until it was beaten into
submission. The child was badly
scratched.
Kingsbury County independent. (DeSmet, Kingsbury County, S.D.) 1894-1929, 1906-10-26

Lilies of the valley and many other
plants are now placed on the markets
OF the worlds great cities months aft
er they are out of season. This Is
accomplished by plant retardation,"
holding back the development by means
of cold and darkness until whatever
time is desired. Then they are once
more subjected to light n warmth
when they blossom. The most promi-
nent feature of a plant ~retardation es-
tablishment is the huge cold storage
building In which the plants are slowed
away. Under the care of the guide the
visitor passes the portals. In a mo-
ment he steps from the warmth and
light of a summers day into the cold
bitterness OF a winters night, the dark
ness OF which is but feebly relieved by
the pickering hand lanterns. The in
terror OF the building is divided into
various chambers, and each n or
these is allotted to some particular Kind
OF plant.
Kingsbury County independent. (DeSmet, Kingsbury County, S.D.) 1894-1929, 1906-10-26

Wireless telegraphy played a most
important part In he great naval en-
gagement between the Russian and
japanese ships in the late war. A Jap
anese writer says that at the time OF
the battle of the Sea Of Japan the
weather was foggy and hazy to such an
extent that 1t was impossible to see
for a distance greater than five miles.
A Japanese scout cruiser while search
ing for the Russian fleet suddenly found
herself, when the fog had lifted unex-
pectedly for a moment, practically in
the midst of the numerous vessels OF
the enemy. A wireless message was
at once transmitted giving notice of
the discovery and this message was
simultaneously received by all he yes
sells of the Japanese s~quadrons, not
withstanding that these were some $50
miles distant.