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.LANCASTER ENTERPRISE. Vol. XIII. LANCASTER, S.C., WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 24, 1904 No 49 9 " ! ~ 1'UKT ARTHUR INVESTED. Latest Development of the War in the Far East. Paris, Feb. 18.?An eminent military authority, connected with one of the embassies, said today that Port Arthur was practically besieged, and it was a serious question whether this would not compel either the abandonment or the surrender of tho fnrtrAHK with its men and material. The repairs to the Russian war - ships damaged during the bom ^ . bardment of February 9 are now rapidly proceeding. The railroad is undamaged and ^ Port Arthur is clam. All troops are eagerly awaiting an oppor tunity to meet the Japanese in an open fight. The report that 3,000 Russian troops had arrived at Chin Tien Cheng, opposite Wiji, on the Yalu River, is confirmed, as is the report that the Russians have occupied Wiju itself. They have 2,000 troops at Wiju and the first collision is expected somewhere in that vicinity. A telegram from Port Arthur savs the Japanese have captured two more steamers. Heavy snow storms are reported throughout Corea. The Hsi-Ping reports that she was fired on by the Russian ships and torts when seeking shelter in the outer roadstead of Port Arthur and that she was then ordered to Dalny, where she was detained ? four days, in spite of her captain's protests. St. Petersburg, Feb. 18.?No ^ official announcement has yet been made regarding the report from Tokio of a set nod Japanese torpedo attack at' Port Arthur There are reports here, but they r. .1 iaui\ uuivim uiiiiiirin;<( ion, I Mat at) attack made on Port Arthur on February 1G was repulsed after heavy tiring on both sides. According to the story this attack was intended as a feint to cover a landing at Talien Wan Bay, but it tailed, because the Russian guns were placed with great fore sight to command that shore. A Russian export says the.Japanese evidently hoped the adjacent group of Eliot Isles would cover this movement as they did the same thing during the ChinsJapanese war, landing simultaneom-ly at Talien Wan and Kin Chou, thus cutting oil Port Arthur from each side ot the Liao Tung !?.. Allln jl ni i unii i <i. The frank statement of the government in its communique oi this morning of Russia's u?>preparedness, owing to Japan's sudden precipitation of hostilities, W and warning the Russian public not to expect immediate victories, confirms the opinion which has existed here that Russia will act fupon the defensive until her armv is fully mobelized ami the equipment of the commissariat is in perfect working order. There are now over 300,000 men in the field, but this number will be largely augmented. About 50,000 men are required to guard the railroad. 01. reiersnurg, ?eb. IS.?An official proclamation explaining the unpreparetlneRH of Russia for | war, and the necessity for the exercise of patience by her people, baa been issued here. It says: "The unity and strength of the | Russian people leave no room for ^ doubt that Japan will receive the chastisement abe deserves for her treachery and provocation to war. at a time when our beloved sovereign desired to maintain peace among the nations. The conditions under which hostilities are being carried on compel us to wait with patience news of the success of our troops, which can not occur before decisive actions are fought by the Russian army. The distance to the territory and the desire of the emperor to keep peace are the causes of the im possibility of more complete and earlier preparations for war. Much lime is now lieeesssirv in order to strike at Japan blows worthy of the dignity and might of Russia, and, while sparing as much as possible the shedding of blood of her children, to inflict justice npon the nation which has provoked the struggle. Russia must await the event in patience, being sure that our army will avenge an hundredfold that provocation." Madrid, Feb. 20?At a reception here last evening Viscount Uarcia and the Russian minister, and Japanese charge d1 affaires became involved in a heated dis cussion. The Japanese feeling that he was insulted, left a challenge. A duel is expected. Washington, Feb. 20?Rear Admiral Evans has sent a rnes Hago to the navy department, tell ing of a threatened uprising in China, and on hiR ndviee 1KOO marines will be held ready in the Philippines for any emergency. 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We believe in plain cne week that is sufficient. who doubt our honesty and sincerity we will fc We honestly believe we have by far Stock of Goods in new and fresh. Our stock amounts to about Stock of anmU like thi< hilt wrn fhirkh <1 - ^ , W . . .? v W m > K/V4 V ?? V, Vltilirv tl ^ I Ltll vill better advertise the town and especially on we wiM conduct this great cost sale. It will b ble them to see that our line of goods is supt ike ours, The Place to do Buj t necessary to quote prices. The people o lat our regular prices are the lowest to be foui hers. It is very plain that our cost prices will i DATE?Sale begins Friday morning, Febri )NLY. E- E. i Baking Fowfler hful cream of tartar, solely from grapes, to absolute purity, e principle of every g Powder, yal Baking Powder cable both in fine less. CO., NEW YORK. i Our Friends and \ o'clock, our entire stock of m n we say cost we mean cost, I in progress. We are not a ^ statements, and when we say \ >rfeit 5500 in cash, if we fail & V 1 * Lancaster i [ 2,000. It looks like suicide m shaking up in the dry goods m r store. It is purely for ad- m ring us in closer touch with m :rior to others and that a 1 siness. - - ( f Lancaster who have been M id, which would prove that ? be a tremendous saving to ^ lary 26th, at 9 o'clock and j CLOUD- J *