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HHh 1 THE uai )sIA2S", MONDAY, FEBEUAEY 8, 1901 . V'OBEGC JAP PfjlOE HURT Russian Dilatoriness An gered Them. " WERE FORCED TO WAITLOHC Warlike Preparations of Fos Were Being Carried On, RUSSIA IS GIVEN THE BLAME France Would Offer Mediation, but the Situation Has Been Very Much Complicated by Japan's De termined Stand. DK1IAXDS WERE MODERATE. LONDON. Feb. 8. The Tlmas this morning asserts that the Japanese de mands were of a moderation that will astonish the world when they are dis closed. Japan did not even ask Rus sia to,promleto move a single soldier from Manchuria, or to renounce a single right in Manchuria. The Dally Graphic, dealing with the same subject, aserts that the original draft of the treaty submitted to Russia was drawn up by Baron Komura, In consultation with Baron de Roeen. PARIS, Feb. 7. The Japanese Minister to France, M. Motono, made public this evening the announcement of the sever ance of the diplomatic relations between Japan and Russia, saying that this action was due to Russia's delay In getting re sponse to Japan. The Foreign Office has been informed of the departure of the Russian. Minister from Tokio and It has been advised of an announcement that the Russian gov ernment considered It possible that action looking toward mediation might be taken. No exchangee with Great Britain, how ever, have yet taken place. Something In this direction may be lone tomorrow. The Japanese government communicated a. statement to M. Motono announcing the severance of diplomatic relations with Russia and giving details of the reasons therefor. M. Motono took his statement to the Foreign Office, where he personally communicated It to Foreign Minister Del casse. Subsequently the Japanese Min ister gave the Associated Press the fol lowing statement: Statement of Japanese Government. Tokio. Feb. 6. The last Japanese note In response to the Russian note of Jan uary t,' had been remitted to the Russian Minister At TokloJ January 13. N The Japanese government had insisted that a prompt response be made to It. owing to the gravity of the situation. Not receiv ing the answer requested. M. Kurlno, the Japanese Minister at St. Petersburg, has made to Count Lamsdorff on several occa sions recently representations in order to secure an answer from Russia. "Not having obtained this answer he .asked him to Indicate the earliest date for the reply. Count Lamsdorff, while promising to make a response as early as possible, has not been able to Indicate when the response would be transmitted io the Japanese government. Waited Long In Vain. "The Japanese government having vainly waited on Its part the Russian answer for more than three weeks, and having been, moreover. Informed that Russia was making active preparation for war and was concentrating troops and her naVal forces toward Corea, It Is under the necessity of breaking its ne gotiations with Russia and resuming its liberty of action." The Japanese action has created a dis tinct surprise and shock throughout offi cial and diplomatic circles here. Only last night tho representative of the As sociated ress taiKea wiin an Amoiissa. dor of one of the great powers, who had Just received official Information showing that the German government expected the prolongation of negotiations. "You can say posltlvoly and confident ly," the Ambassador said, "that Russia's response Is certain to necessitate a reply from Japan and that the diplomatic nego tlations must thorefore continue." Officials of the Foreign Office shared this belief that further negotiations were certain, so that today's announcement that Japan had actually terminated her diplomatic relations with Russia caused tho most profound agitation. Delcasse Stayed at Foreign Office. Foreign Minister Delcasse varied his usual custom by spending most of the day at the Foreign Office, where he received direct dispatches announcing tho with drawal of Baron de Rosen from Tokio, and that Russian Interests had been confided to tho care of the French' Minister at the Japanese Legation. At noon he received M. Motono, who brought the long official announcement Irom the Tokio government that a de cisive step had been taken in breaking off relations. M. Motono expressed the view that tills was not the result of Russia's lost answer, which, in fact, had not been received by Japan when this determina tion had been reached, but on the con trary, tho breaking off of relations was due solely to Russia's procrastination and her concentration of military and naval forces toward Corea. No further effort was made to disguise the seriousness of the situation, and M. Motono, himself, made public tho declaration of his gov ernmont that relations had been severed. French Would Offer Mediation. There Is reason to believe that the French authorities will give consideration to the idea of mediation, but it Is sold that such action would be difficult, in view of the recent declaration of Japan that she would not accept intervention of any kind, as the question was due to be regulated between herself and Russia. Nevertheless, it is expected that France will approach Groat Britain with the view of the powers making represents tlons to Japan, while she at the same time will make ropresentatlons to Russia, in order "to prevent an outbreak of hos tilities. It is admitted, however, that a. long step has already been taken toward war by Japana's having broken off relations. In the opinion, of officials and diplomats here there still is a slight chance of avert ing hostilities, and this chance will be seized. Center ef Much Interest, The Japanese legation here has been the center q&'much excitement since this morning and throughout the day it was besieged with; telegrams from diplomatic corps eager to obtain copies of Japan's official statement in order to notify their respective governments. "When the representative of the Asso ciated Press called at the Legation to night, a member of the British Embassy was just leaving. M. Motono and the Le gation officials talked freely. They did not appear to be depressed, but rather confident and even happy that a decision had finally been taken. It was intimated that arrangements had already been made for M. Kurlno's de parture from St. Petersburg. It was thought at first that he might come to Paris, but it is the present intention that he go to Berlin and there await the final determination as to whether he is to re main in Europe or return to Japan. Doubtful of the Result. M. Motono gave the Associated Press representative this statement as the best explanation of the situation, but in ad dition, he said: "The government statement clearly shows that relations are clearly at an end. "Whether or. not this means war I am unable to say, but it is obvious that the step already taken Is of tho gravest character and one which may mean war. "What result may come no one can say at this time, but the reasons for the action of the government should be dis tinctly understood. "It is not true that Baron Komura, the Japanese Foreign Minister, received yes terday any note from Baron de Rosen and therefore the action of Japan In breaking off relations was not a result of 'the Russian reply. No response has been remitted by Russia to mr govern ment. The dispatches stating Russia sent her reply are deceptive, as we have not received It, and It Is because we have not received this reply that we are de termined to act with vigor. Puts Blame on Russia. "This is the situation. Russia alone is responsible. She received our last note on January 15. Twenty-five days passed. Several times M. Kurlno requested a re ply and a reply was promised, but It never come. At the beginning of last week M. Kurlno declared positively that he must have a reply, but still there was nothing. At the same time Russia continued to make military preparations and to con centrate troops in the vicinity of the Yalu River. Can you not conceive the in quietude, and the irritation at Tokio. After three weeks of patience we thought that was sufficient and our dignity would not permit us to wait indefinitely." A Russian diplomatic! authority here says that while the Russian reply wan sent from St. Petersburg on Thursday, it had not reached Tokio yet. Japan wished for a rupture, and the order given M. Kurlno to break off diplomatic relations coincided with the departure of the Rus slan note, a departure which had been predicted and announced. : Russian Says Rupture Was Inevitable "Is that not significant?"" the autbirlty In question asked. "Yesterday at & o'clock M. Kurlno made known; to Ctfunt LamsdorS the instruc tions that recthed him on the 5th. At the same time that M. Kurlno notified Count Lamsdorff Baron Komura announced tho news to Baron de Rosen and requested him to depart. It Is not because the Russian noto did not arrive yesterday that relations were broken off. "If, in reality the relations were termi nated because Japan did not receive our note, then the only deduction which can be made on this point is that Japan, knowing in what state of concllatlon our reply was prepared, decided to avoid further negotiations. "When Japan had waited two weeks she could have waited 24 hours longer. Sho wanted a rupture at any price." Continuing, this authority said the Jap anese had concentrated their fleet and transports; that they had broken off dip lomatic relations and that their Intention was evident. "Whatever their Intention might be Russia would await the course of events without Inquietude. Corea Will Be Very Neutral. The Associated Press was the first to give the news of Japan's action to the Corean Minister here. It was evident that the Minister had little doubt that war would follow. He said: "My government will advise -of the policy It proposes to pursue. You know, and the world knows, that Corea means to observe a policy of strict neutrality and it will do all In its power to enforce such neutrality. "We have hoped that war would be avoided, for wo have ap preciated what hostilities would mean to our country." The attitude of France in tho presence of this grave Russo-Japanese emergency is a subject of the deepest concern among officials. Naturally no declaration lay ing down the governmental policy is forth coming, although it is expected that M. Delcasse will, during the week, make a statement in the Chamber of Deputies clearly outlining the French position. In the meantime, the general line of French policy, as gathered from the most author itative sources, is as follows: "France undoubtedly will maintain strict neutrality and sho will endeavor In every' "way to keep free from all possi ble entanglements which might draw her into hostilities. This Is primarily due to the belief of French officials that France has no deep interest involved In the region in dispute. Her direct Interests are too far from the scene of action to make war a matter of special concern to France. Painful Surprise at German Court. BERLIN, Feb. 7. Count von der Osten Sacken, the Russian Ambassador at Ber lin, received Count LamsdorfTs )fflclal circular this morning and communicated It to Baron von Rlchthofen, the Imperial Secretary. Callers at the Russian Embassy were assured by the Ambassador that the ac tion of Japan was a painful surprise, and that the Embassy had no intelligence on which to base a prediction as to what the Japanese and Russian governments would now do. Baron von Rlchthofen took the Russian dispatch to Count von Bulow, Imperial Chancellor, who in turn personally took it to the SchloBs and handed it to tho Em peror, on His Majesty's return from church. It Is quite likely that the Em peror, in the event of war, would give up his proposed cruise through the Medlter ranean, In order to be at home to meet any complications. GRANULATED EYELIDS'. Murine Eye Remedy cures this and other Eyo troubles, make weak eyoe ctroajk ALL PARIS EXCITED War Is Relieved to Be the Only Outcome. EAGERLY DISCUSS QUESTION Report That France and Great Brlt aln Will Intervene for Peace atN the Last Moment Cannot Be Verified. JAPAN'S MIND MADE UP. PARIS, Feb. S. The Figaro this morning publishes, statement that M. . Motono, the Japanese Minister, cays .Japan will not accept an offer of dlation, from whatever Bource it might come. PARIS, Feb. 7. The official announce ment that Japan, has broken off diplomatic negotiations with Russia caused a pro found sensation here, as It was generally accepted as being only one step short of actual war. The first Information of this move reached Foreign Minister Delcasse early In the day. While he was at the Foreign Office the French Minister at Tokio tele graphed that he had taken charge of Rus sia's interests there on tho departure of Baron de Rosen, the Russian Minister to Japan. Later in the day M. Motono, the Japanese Minister to France, delivered to M. Delcasse the official notification of the Japanese government of the severance of diplomatic relations with Russia. The French Foreign Minister communi cated these communications to President Loubet at the Elysee Palace and through' out the day the Ministers discussed the situation. Public Interest has been aroused to tho highest pitch and all through the afternoon the boulevards were flooded with, extras announcing Japan's action. Tonight the imminence of war is tho universal theme in all public places, and crowds at the hotels, theaters and cafes are eagerly discussing the war news. The Embassies and Legations have been unusually active today, many of them remaining open to communicate with their governments. United States Ambassador Porter, when seen tonight, expressed the deepest regret at the unfavorable turn of events. About the- only tangible Indication that a chance still remains of avoiding war is the report that France and Great Britain will at the last moment exercise a strong restraining Influence. Unfortunately, this report cannot be verified, as the officials seem to believe that Japan's decisive a& tlon has carried events beyond the point of effective intervention. WHEN FRANCE WILL BE CALLED Russia Must Be Attacked, and by Two Powers. . PARIS, Feb. "-Officials have carefully -cdnsldcred just how far France Is likely to become Involved under the terms of the Franco-Russian alliance, which they say. contains two distinct safeguards limiting French participation. The first of these is that Russia must bo attacked, and the second that this attack must be by two powers. The requirement that Russia be attacked has been one of the chief causes for Rus sia's temporizing, as she has not wished to sacrifice the chances of French sup port Officials "here, however, have be lieved and hoped that Russia would strike the first decisive blow, as such action would in a measure relievo France from participating In a profitless war. Concerning the condition in the alliance providing that two powers must attack Russia before France becomes involved, M. Delcasse has distinctly stated to mem bers of the Diplomatic Corps that Corea and Clilna would not be considered such powers if either Joined Japan against Rus sia. Not Likely With Great Britain The only remaining powers likely to as slst Japan against Russia are Great Brit ain and the United States. Regarding Great Britain, the belief here Is that sho does not desire to be embroiled, owing to her recent experiences In South America and possibly Russian complications in In dla. Moreover, as was pointed out by a leading diplomat tonight, if Great Britain became embroiled she would be compelled to hold the largest portion of the British fleet at home in order to prevent her ports from being blockaded and her food sup plies stopped by France, whose partlclpa tlon would naturally follow Great Brit ain's aiding Japan. Furthermore, the recent Franco-British arbitration treaty has been productive of a strong sentiment of amity between the two nations, and this is thought to coun teract much of the former sentiment fa vorable to Russia. Besides being written in the treaty, M. Delcasse, Lord Lans downe and others of the highest Influence in British and French official life hav lately emphasized this restoration of friendly relations, and there is reason to believe that these exchanges have resulted in a pretty definite understanding that un der no circumstances will either France or 3reat Britain be drawn into the Russo Japanese conflict. Very Remote Possibility. That the United States might possibly be the second power to attack Russia, thus necessitating French action, Is re garded as an extremely remote possibility and practically impossible, and further more, the cordiality between France and the United States Is a powerful offset to any French sentiment toward Russia. One of the best-posted authorities said tonight that notwithstanding any alliances the French Parliament would never authorize war in connection with the pres ent dispute. This authority pointed out that after the coup d'etat of Napoleon III. by precipitating the Franco-German War without consulting the legislative branch, France adopted the salutary principle of the American Constitution, which makes Parliament the solo body capable of de claring war. Peace Party Controls Parliament, At the present time the French Parlia ment is strongly made up of Socialists, and one of their cardinal principles is dis armament, arbitration and the avoidance of warfare. This element holds the bal ance of power 'In the French Parliament, and it stands, therefore, as a distinct as surance against a Parliamentary declara tion of war. Probably tho best outward evidence that MQNDAY SPECIAL AIIDy Today If tfcey last 50c Needlework At Pieces 5c AST SHOP, SECOND FLOOR, THOSOUGHPASE AISLE. Point lace and Battenburg patterns uTDoyliee, Center Pieces, Scarfs, Tie Ends, CusMon Covers, Hand kerchiefs, Collars, Boleros, Dress and Hair Ornaments for all sorts of braids and wheelwork regu lar values to 50c choice today, each 5 YES, CARRIE. Our first Spring showings of 1904 Silks and Dress Stuffs opens today in the Annex First Floor. NO, BERTHA. "Hourly Sales" were not "invented" in Portland. It is stated on good authority that Noah had "Hourly Sails" set to propel that first great ocean liner, christened by that celebrated navigator, Noah, by a name now world-famous the "Ark." It is said that Washington once held an "Hourly Sail" on tho Delaware. The writer has conducted them for 20 years past. This store held them ten years ago, as may be proven by our 1893 ads in Tho Oregonian of that date. Come down and see a REAL one today at the RELIABLE STORE of OLDS, WORTMAN & KING. NO, ALICE. This store does not believe in "calling names" or deal ing in personalities. "We are organized to sell merchandise of a RELI ABLE sort in a dignified way; respecting all DECENT competition and believing our big city is large enough for all its stores that have proven factors in its upbuilding. Calling names is the characteristic of tho petu lant, worsted small boy and the gutter-snipe. NO, TRTXTE. We would not advise you vto don a "SHIR-TOP SKIRT." "We have them a year old, to be sure, as this style was sent out then. But for a well-built woman like yourself they are hardly neces sary, as they were modeled originally for very sligbt women to wear in lieu of hip pads. YES, ANNEB. We are making first showings today of the new Tail ored Suits for Women, the first store on the Pacific Slope to show every style yet issued by the fashion leaders of New York and the East. NO, you need not believe all that some "Fashion Writers" (?) tell you in their ads. They can't bo blamed for what they haven't seen and don't know, of course for instance, when a writer tells you that all the Pedestrienne Suits are "collarless," just refer to diagram of Olds, Wortman & King's" Sunday announcement in The Oregonian. See tho diagram of Suit with collarless, flat collar and the swaggerest of all, the Military collar all shown here simultaneously (the biggest line of new Spring 1904 Suits in Portland), with such authorities as John Wanamaker, of Philadelphia, and New York, and Filene, of Boston. But some stores obtain their "fashion" ideas from the cook-books, therefore get ''well done" at times by "job-lot" manufacturers. A Wondetitsl All-Day Special STARTLING! SENSATIONAL SALE OP REMNANTS AT ONE-HALF PRICE TODAY ONLY, DOMESTIC AISLE-SALE ON ENTIRE DAY. FINAL WIND-UP OF THE ODDS AND ENDS CLEAN-UP. NO GOODS BOUGHT AT THIS SALE CAN BE EITHER EXCHANGED OR RE TURNED. EARLY MORNING BUYERS WILL SKIM THE CREAM FROM THIS BARGAIN PAN. THOUSANDS OF REMNANTS IN CLUDEDALL AT ONE-HALF PRICE. France has no expectation of becoming Involved In the Far East Is that only one French, warship has been sent there, and that not a single additional soldier has beejx ordered to the extreme Orient. as to we proDaDte course 01 ue ouier nowers toward tho belligerents, tho Asso fciateflyPt'ies has tjeen Informed by the highest CKrman autnority in i-Tance inaj Germany will maintain an attitude of neutrality. Although her sympathies lean toward Russia, sho has nb Intention of aiding Russia materially, for she believes that Russia will be victorious. Germany Only a Spectator. As Germany's interests are not menaced sho will simply be a spectator; but If any thing should be dono which Germany might consider as affecting her, she will be prepared to act. It Is said that Ger many has no intention of seising Shan tung, and It is declared to be ridiculous to suppose that she proposes to occupy any points In Denmark. Austria, It is believed, will follow the course of Germany, because of the triple alliance and from her neighborly Interests with Russia, particularly In the Balkans. Italy Is expected to maintain practically the same position as her associates In the triple alliance, although since the agita tion resulting in the Czar's cancelling his trip to Rome, there has been a notable lack of enthusiasm in Italy for Russia. Austria Will Bear Burden. The Balkans are considered the danger spot of Europe. As a result of the pre occupation of Russia in the Far East it is known here that she has been careful not to draw upon tho troops in European Rus sia to any great extent for Eervtce in Man churia, because of the prospect that Tur key and Bulgaria will engage in war dur ing the Spring. Austria will bear the burden. In the greater degree, of preserving peace In Europe. In this, however, she will be ear nestly supported by France and Great Britain, ,and it is hoped by Germany and Italy. - RECEIVES NEWS CALMLY. ' V Actual Announcement of the Inevit able Causes No Excitement. LONDON, Feb. 7. News of the Russo Japanese rupture reached London late this forenoon, and only a few newspapers published extra editions giving tho an nouncement. However, as this outcome had been accepted as almost inevitable for several days, the actual announcement created no great excitement. An official of the Russian Embassy said to the Associated Press that It was true that the breaking off of diplomatic rela tions was a most serious step, but there was always a possibility of avoiding eventualities until tho first shot had been fired. The British Cabinet will meet tomorrow, in response to a summons Issued last Friday, and it will have a grave situation to discuss, because of the many indica tions of trouble In the Far East. There Is almost an equally grave crisis in the Near East. Premier Balfour will be unable to pre side at the council. His Illness is causing some disquietude. He has developed bron chial irritation and a troublesome cough. The Premier's strength, however. Is well maintained. King Edward today granted an audi ence to Lord Roberts and Charles Beres ford, commander of the Channel fleet, with whom was discussed the Far East crisis As a result of the rupture of diplomatic relations Japan neither seeks nor expects an Immediate outbreak of hostilities. She trusts the China-American treaty will maintain the open door and the status quo in Manchuria, and. she has prepared her self to watch the attitude of Russia in Northern Corea.- " OLDS, WORTMAN k KING THE "DIFFERENT STORE" Hourfy Sales Today, Starting at 8 A. IVL . For ftri! pattictriats ee Sunday Oregonian. Korcespondents' Koltimn WAR IS NOW CERTAIN (Continued from Page 1.) jteclslon .of Japan, to breakoff further negotiation? aiid recall her-filinlster and' the entire staff at the Japanese Legation. "In consequence of this His Imperial Majesty has been pleased to order that the Russian Minister at Tokio, with the whole staff oj the Imperial mission shall leave the capital of Japan without delay. Such an attitude on the part of the Tokio government, which has not even awaited the arrival of the answer of the Imperial government, which was sent off during the last few days, throws the whole responsi bility for the consequence which may arise trom a rupture of diplomatic nego tiations between the two empires, on Japan." EXPECT'NEWS OF WAR SOON. Washington Diplomatic Circles Look for Early Hostilities. "WASHINGTON, Feb. 7. War botween Russia and Japan Is momentarily expect ed in diplomatic circles. Count Cassinl, the Russian Ambassador, promptly on tho receipt of a long cable gram, from Count Lamsdorff, the Russian Minister for Foreign Affairs, drove to the residence of Mr. Loomls, the acting Sec retary of State, shortly before noon today and informed him of the dispatch received from the head of the Russian Foreign Of fice. In communicating the facts to tho act ing Secretary of State, Count Cassinl added that his government deplored this turn of the negotiations, which His MaJ esty, the Emperor, had sincerely hoped might conclude with a peaceful settle ment. The Ambassador called attention to the fact that in her lostnote Russia had made generous concessions to Japan in Corea and had furnished the basis for a continuance of the negotiations to the advantage of Japan. It was added that the Russian govern ment regarded the action of Japan as pre cipitate and remarkable. Of the -final re suit the Ambassador could only express his opinion that the worst seemed prob able. Minister McCormick Confirms. Later In the day cables from Mr. Mc Cormick, the American Ambassador at St. Petersburg, and Mr. Grlscom, Amer ican Minister at Tokio, were received by the State Department confirming the news of the severance of diplomatic relations, These cablegrams and the communication of the Russian Ambassador were prompt ly transmitted to the President. On high authority the statement Is made that the Japanese government has not yet received the Russian reply. Doubt is ex pressed here whether It ever will' be de livered. Mr. Takahira, the Japanese Min ister, stated today that he was not in cllned to attach great importance to the charges said to have been made that the Japanese government has shown great haste in Instructing Its Minister to with draw from St. Petersburg before Russia's rlply to Japan's last note had been re ceived. His government would doubtless -soon issue a statement explaining its mo tives regarding this as well as the other more Important points of the controversy. Note That Was Delayed. An official of the Japanese Legation called attention to the fact, which he thought significant, that the termination of negotiations was sent to St. Petersburg by the Japanese government on the 5th Instant, while Viceroy Alexieff tele graphed the reply to the note of January 13 to the Russian Minister at Tokio on the 6th. He said this step must have been taken after Admiral Alexieff was aware of tho notice received by -his gov- FIFTH AND WASHING TON STREETS Today's By Comparison We Thrive Speedy Snappy Selling Fortunate 'tis, there's no speed law against quick selling; was there, we'd be in court overy day. You "auto" get hese early today to get your portion of the- new bar gains. The sales will be more rapid than those made last week by the conqueror of Vanderbilt's 90-horse-power machines. Ever go plowing through big snowdrifts to make footprints for smaller, weaker ones to carefully follow, in order to save being buried? 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If you want the best PORTLAND ernment the day before from Japan, terminating diplomatic relations. Baron Sternburg, the German Ambassa dor, had a long conference with Count Cassinl at the Russian Embassy this af ternoon. The Russian Ambassador and the Japanese Minister here expect to have a long conference with Secretary Hay to morrow. The Russian and Japanese rep resentatives here will observe outward courtesy when they meet, but will not ex change calls. Outwardly on Friendly Terms. A misunderstanding between Count Cas sinl and Mr. Takahira occurred at the dip lomatic dinner at the White House on January 14 last, when the former, think ing the latter had declined to speak to him, insisted that, as dean of the Diplo matic Corps, relations must be courteous. Secretary of State Hay today returned to Washington from Thomasville, Ga., where he has been recuperating for the last two weeks. The Secretary spent some time at the White HoUse tonight In con ference with President Roosevelt' on the Far Eastern situation. COURSE OF THE JAPANESE. May Strike for the Manchurian Rail road Through Ccrea. "LONDON, Feb. 8. A correspondent of the Dally Mall at Seoul says he learns that Japan has warned noncombatants to withdraw from Songchln, and all Japanese women, children, etc., north of Chongju to come south. This Is supposed to indi cate Japan's intention to strike through Northern Corea in the direction of Har bin and the Manchurian Railroad, The correspondent of the Times at Tokio cables that the Russian gunboat Mand- Tonight Just before retiring, if vonr liver la sluggish, oui of tune and you feel dull, bilious, constipated, take & dose of Hood's PMs o y oo.11 be all right in tfcs morning 33 St Valentine's j Coming Only a week away; you may hear the rumble of his auto wheels already, if you'll listen to your hearts. 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A dispatch to the Paris edition of the New York Herald from St. Petersburg says that Admiral Skrydloff, commander of the Russia Black Sea fleet, will be given command of the naval forces In the Far East. The Czar Leaves for Moscow. ST. PETERSBURG, Feb. 7, 3 P. M. The Czar Is about to leave here for Moscow. In a year nearly 100.000 persona traverse the 47 miles of railway across the Isthmus. s Cure All g -liver IH& J To those living in malarial districts Tutt's Pills e indispensible, they keep the system in perfect order and are an absolute cure for sick headache, indigestion, malaria, torpid liver, constipa tion and all bilious diseases. Tutt's Liver Pills
