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WASRNNSON. MODAY ... . ...aary , 190A CBOS" , NOYS. ....... ... d -o UvY sm 3ta3 ma a sgss ee - a - m amre am theabot sis w.m of he *a Washingueas efen. As a News a"e Advefusr Mnfam A e. g7i ofder to *Von 4dom s e esev Of gamma" absne., Msom to =11 31Am eume4 Wet he sassie to aug tiatsemS esanes with me esee, wia aftgv t -s 311a3, e to the mtelste n Du, e D~mu m, sez to temor 51 paSms. o e saf wa M The Siege of Port Arthur. Although long expected and in a measure discounted by the events of the past few maonths, the news of the fall of Port Arthur gives great pleasure to the friends of Japan and corresponding chagrin to the partisans of Russia. For however foregone a con clusion. this event will have a material effert upon the future conduct of the war. It will release a large and thoroughly sea soned army for participation in the north ern land campaign, and It absolutely frees the Japanese navy from the task of block ading the harbor and enables it to proceed with offensive operations against the on comirg "Baltic sea" fleet of Russia. Furthermore, the culmination of the siege Is a distinct triumph for Japan. and will have a greatly heartening effect upon that country's forces In the field. With the first demonstration of a super ior Japanese naval capacity In the opening stroke of the war, February 8. 1904, came the assurance that Port Arthur must be strengthened to the point of successful re sistance from the landside. Kurokl's mas terly campaign in Korea and the throwing of a powerful Japanese army across the line between Port Arthur and the northern Russian base marked a second stage of the process, But probably hope remained strong with the Russians until the land fighting of May ?-27; when the Japanese captured Nansban hill after one of the most costly and brilliant assaults of mod ern warfare, and drove General Stoessel back into the circle of forts comprising the real defenses of Port Arthur. There re nained. to be sure, a faint expectation that General Stackelberg might break through the Japanese line and succor the belea guered defenders. But the fighting of June 14-16, comprising the battles of Vafangow and Telissu, where Stackelberg was rolled back upon Kuropatkin's main army, cut off all chance of relieving the city. The fighting relating to the siege of Port Arthur that followed these Russian re verses has been of a most desperate char acter. The fortifications, making the full est use of the natural advantages of the country immediately back of Port Arthur, had been built with skill and were defended with the utmost bravery and desperation. The Japanese proceeded along two lines tactically, advancing by grand assaults and mining alternately. They have achieved remarkable results in the latter effort, some of their sapping and tunneling being of the highest order. The magnificent In trepidity., widch they have flung them Oelves forward at the word of command to storm steep heights and heavily armed forts has moved the wonder and admira tion of the world. But none the.less has the world felt keen ly appreciative of the stubborn resistance of Stoessel and his rapidly diminiahing force. While deploring the prolongation of the siege. with its frightful sacrifice of life, the people of all races and lands have join ed in a chorus of praise for the gallant Rus stans who have been defending their fag to the very end of their resources. The climax came with the capture by Ja pan of the "203-Meter" hill, or "high hill." The appalling cost of this maneuver was, in terms of the whole siege, justified by the results. From this vantage point the Japa nese poured a blasting, destructive fire into the city, sinking the Russian ships one by one with the precision of target practice in time of peace. With this hill occupied by heavy Japanese guns the end was hastened. The latest operations have formed a rapid succession of advances, until on the eve of the surrender the Russian positions were all dominated by Japanese guns and further resistance would be useless. From beginning to end this remarkable siege. ranking with the longest In history and by reason of the greater destructive ness of modern guns, one of the most cost ly In proportion to the numbers engaged, has been a stupendous performance on the part of the Japanese, demonstrating most effectively their great ability as tacticians, as assailants, as engineers, as artillerists and as sailors. Whatever may be the mi tary effect upon the Russian campaign, the capture of Port Arthur will stand as a complete proof to the world that Japan is a great military power. States mnd the Nation. From now on several very Interesting state legislatures will divide attention with Congress. Senators are to be elected and many Important local measures put into shape. The people likewise will be Inter esteud In the first official steps of men like Higgins of New York, Folk of Missouri, Denueen of Illinois and Douglas of Massa chusetts, all of whom are thought to be in line .for something higher. Still Congress will :by no means take a back seat. There is mruch more than mere routine for It to consider, and if It disposes well of the busi ness In hand It will deserve and receive the applause of the country. Economy is the cry, and economy is a -good and necessary thing, but not a niggardliness that would cripple public interests. Mr. Tom Lawson has pretity nearly suc ceeded in driving the old-fashioned ten-cent Indian killer out of business as the hero of cheap lIterasture. General Kuropatkin may as well be pre pared to display some more heroism in the cepacity of scapegoat. The District's Year. The capital city's record for the year 1904. which Is printed at length in another part of The Star today, clearly shows that material improvement has been made by the District along all lines. The year has wl~nessed no great local disasters and has been marked by a continuation of prosper ity, with all indications pointing to a ris in the tide of well-being, In its rela~tions with Congress and the general government the municipality has fared well, although It has had to contest, at times stubbornly, for funds for the proper maintenance of its necessary institutione and the provision of equipment. It is blessed, however, in thiat there is an unmistakable national sen timent in favor of the rapid development of the capital city on a scale befitting the country's wealth and power. That senti * wnent Is fnding expression steadily in the form of legislation and the sweeping away of old prejudices. The record printed today shows the local history in interesting detail. Onq of the amost instructive and suggestive Items Is that which gives a list of t eeventions of national organlsatioas held here during teyear. Wasbhgenn is melistaining 1t4 3rutetten CAr being the favorite asde~og g-e of ag Mued emomieas and If it were groei with an mpgre. petote place for the assmblage of larga VeOUN b the Am a g m* w "Nm 4 Is the-dse 4 a7m ti 1 lwt seat of 0,a nso. The no ;et 4 ma - Amr As city. It win be the p =ee miar ot a great event, th aanImS etI hM0ent who has fteoivegl dho Ug 1 : Jority ever gl to aW Aai.-:7 Sir mat dioo. Bo evorW bgANt a Vio"O - at g onl cannt fat to be nkmed by a tre mendous gathering of the peegIe. Th& R0 Iss are bard at work in pvrpeasm. et only to reeive a great throng of gusw, but to provide adequately for the ogse monies themmeves on a Otting scale. It Is confidently to be believed that the record for the now errent year wil eantain so more satiaactory entry than that relating to the inauguration. Of deaths, accidents and crimes the Din trict bas had Its normal number. It has lost several of its most valuable citizens, and Its corrective agenucs have been Iept busy dealing with the violators of the laws. Taken altogether the capital looks back upon a period of happiness and prosperity and forward to a continuation of the bless ings of good health, good times and fair treatment by the powers of government. Nogi and the Puture. Japan's greatest immediate gain from (be fall of Port Arthur will be the release of General Nogi and his army for service In front of General Kuropatkin. And this will be an immense gain not measurable by numbers only. It Is a seasoned army which has known nothing but victory. Its com mander has proved himself to be a great fighter In a rough country and against the most scientifically constructed intrench ments. He has become familiar with the Russian mettle and methods and knows how best to deliver blows. His army obeys him like a machine. When he appears on the new line, therefore, with his regulars covered with glory, the effect on the whole Japanese forces should- be electrical. He will be a host In himself, and it will be safe to multiply his mn by four. General Kuropatkin's reinforcements, on the other band, are not only fresh, but un willing, levies. They have never seen war In any shape, and the Japanese soldier, al though a little man physically, looms large on their horizon. They are in a country new to them, to help brace a line which has been repeatedly broken and reformed. However bravo they usay be, they are not in their present condition the men for des perate emergencies. They lack experi ence and the power of initiative. Their enemies are armed with weapons which wipe out in a second of time mere masses of resistance. General Stoessel and the re mains of his brave army would be a power transferred to the new scene of operations, but they are lost to Russia for the rest of this war. Their example is good, but' the Russians have had the benefit of that for months without being Bred by It to success ful work against the foe. What next? Will Russia keep the field. and try to make good its threat t9 wear Japan out with numbers and the longer purse? Its numbers cannot be handled so far from base, and long as its purse may be the length of the Siberian railroad is greater. Russia's present military estab lishment eats up money like a steamboat eats up coal in a night race on the Missis sippi. Money makes an army go, but there is an end to money. The develop rents o- the next few weeks or months shculd be of a momentous character for all the world. The New York Times' New Home. The New York Times was issued today for the first time from Its new building, at the corner of Broadway and 42d street, and is entitled to the congratulations of all its contemporaries upon its enterprise and Its exceptionally good taste. The new struc ture Is one of the most notable buildings In New York, towering higher in point of actual altitude than any other. It is of an unusual design, with a broad tower super imposed upon the body of the building for the accommodation of the editorial depart ments of the newspaper. An admirable ar rangement has resulted in the utilisation of the Times' basement as one of the stations of the new subway, thus insuring the famil iarity of the public and the use of the building. In its equipment it is described as one of the most perfect of American newspaper offces, as the buildn itself is planned particularly for the needs and uses of Its chief occupant. In a handsome spe cial supplement issued yesterday, with col ored covers, is told the story of the new home of the Times from the engineering and mechanical point of view. It may be accepted as the sign of a well-deserved prosperity which The Star hopes will long continue. The mikado's command to General Nogi that all possible honors be extended to General Stoessel, In recognition of the gal lantry of his defense, his services to his own country and his humanity in recogniz ing the futility of further resistance, Is an act of kindliness that will be applauded by the whole world. It proves that the Jap anese have nothing to learn from the west ern world in point of consideration for others, and that they are past masters In the art of making friends. This graceful acknowledgment of the gallantry of the foe in the hour of his surrender saves Stoessel from any possible degree of humiliation and appraises his services to Russia more eloquently even than the most glowing of Russian eulogies. It is pretty hard for Dr. .Chadwick to refrain from making observations similar to those offered by Adam In locating the blame for the apple episode. After considering what might have hap pened to the Baltic fleet, Russia feels al mest as if it were coming out of the trans action a squadron ahead. Senator Depew's success Is a happy as surance that courteous good humor Is not a lost nor an unappreciated art. If Alton B. Parker is at all superstitious he is hoping that that 1904 hoodoo went out of business yesterday. The czar has bad his life insured. King Peter of Servia attended to that long ago. Washington's 1rthday and Inauguration Day are still to be celebrated, Raseia's Sea Keyes, One of the first questions prompted by the news that Port Arthur has fdllen relstes to the future movements of the vessels known as the Baltic sea fleet, now pro ceeding In two divisions toward sotne point of rendesvous in the ITdian ocean, ostea sibly on the way to the sceneof the war. As long as Port Arthur held out there was a morel, if not a practieal, reason. for the dispatch of these ships. They bad been blunderingly and hesittingly handmaa for mnonths prior to their departure. When they sailed at last it was almest ertain that Port Arthur could not hold es~t until their arrival, and even If it did ress suc cessfully intil that time ther. seemed to be title doubt that the Bauiaa ships, en ariving in Chinase waters, would be de festea, captured or destroyed 'h ', i Jieneera suet. It w ait -that thee aeet that ha an avat th ' .sen agWlfl ig reach the eest fte M ( fare VTeivege -0 $* t~ae - With Fart Atagr s he ~e mmn nms - .a es en s 6.r a the chas of th e *sMeea ofsigy avail to iaO m - he-ow sd up in as Mask sa, amd the 4iW patek et tae W6-grpan dfeet ia oe body WO N th. 3pas, who Would then be sMMMrkafg hd~. But the MEusk sea fS Is not to be comm ingless Uussan i ft a to precipitate a sitmin wioh, ft view of the arady abua relatams With Enesse te suting fresa the esth ea * ncident, venid unquaestioab result In iklsrious breash between those powers and perhaps the em broiing of others. Short of a deiperate Setermination to sma Japa at all h*A ards, regardles Of ulmate 462:ss4o Russia cannot today afford to consider this source of naval'reinforcements. The Japanese are now figuring on how br they can go in directing Asiatic affairs without creating a really serious "yellow peril" scare. The paper trust probably hopes that this rumor of Attorney General Moody's retire ment from the cabinet is quite correct. The Russians are now expected'to put on their far-trimmed overcoats, pick up their traveling bags and go to Vladivostok. Considering the discomforts he leaves be hind, It ought to be a moderately happy new year for General Stoessel. A Governor Peabody is beginning to suspect that Denver politicians are almost as wicked as those of New York city. The new leaf turned over at Port Arthur reveals another highly important page in the world's history. SHOOTING STABA~ A DiM culty. "So Port Arthur has fallen," said one Russian courtier. "Yes," answered the other. "The hard ship' for us is in the necessity of simulating surprise at the Information." Under Buspicion. "What do you think of that c'llege pro Fessor who says he never kissed a girl? *Possibly," said Miss Cayenne, "it is the simple confession-of an unworldly soul;,and then again It may be a very sly way of ad rertising for bids." Port Arthur. 'Tis done at last and done right well. The fight was long but fair. The Russians say Port Arthur fell. 'Twas pushed, the Japs declare. A Postponement Inevitable. "If yoh husban' beats you, mebbe you kin iab him sent to de whippin'-pos'," said Mrs. Potomac Jackson. "If my husban' ever beats me," said Mrs. rolliver Grapevine, "dey kin send him to de whippin'-pos' If dey wants to. But dey'll have to wait till he gits out'n de hospital." Achievements Summarized. "It's funny," said an officer on the Baltie eet, "that we don't receive any Marconi grams of congratulation from St. Peters burg." "Congratulations? What for?" "Why, we not-only gave-ia flshing boat ,onslderably the -orst of it, but we went Alear through the war without losing a ship.*" Happy New Year. "Wish you happy New Year," De sun cum out to say; "Wish you happy New Year," De sparrow chirps so gay. 01' winter is a prowlin' - An' a scowlin' near at hand, But he couldn' spoil de custom Dat's established in de land. "Wish you happy New Year," In spite er ice an' snow; In spite o' disappointments An' of every kind of woe, De sun It come a-smilin', Till It put de frost to shame. If It kin fohget Its troubles, Reckon I kin do de same. Cotton in the Future. F'romi the Nashville Banner. The planters, discouraged by low prices one year, will plant less cotton the next year, and high prices encourage the plant Ing of a larger acreage for the next cr-op. Tho best means of exercising some control aver the market would be a system of stor age that would prevent the rushing of tile bulk of the crop upon the market as soon a it is baled. Such a system might be mnade practicable by proper organization on a basis of advancing money on the stored cotton, but It would be a great undertaking and be beset wIth many diffieulties. WIth cotton, as with other farm productions, the fariners who are able to bold their crops aan take advantage of the markpt, but a great part of the crop is raised en a credit and passes out of the hands of the producer as soon as it Is ready for marketing. This ls one of the diffculties in the way of thg proposed combinatIon to hold a large part of the c'rop out of the market for the ben aft of the planters. -Let There Be a Big Time. Freom the Roasoke World. It Is a mistaken Idea that a great display at the Inauguration of a President of the United States savors too much of Imperial pomp and ceremony and is Inconsistent with our republican simplicIty. The presidency otie United States is the highest offiee In the world, and the inanction of any .man inta that ofice 1s a most notable event. It dloes not savor of imperialism that such an occasion should be accompanied by a great display. Such display cals attentionta once to the greatness of the country and stimulates the patriotism and pride of coun try of Its citizens. It is not a tribute to the man who happens to be Inducted into the offce that -great crowds attend the cere mony. It Is a tribute to the exalted omfee ad a pledge of devotion to the welfare of the country over which the officer entering upon the dutisof the ofice Is to preside as Its chief executive. Watchers of the Coast. Frosa the New York Burs. A pension system should be established by law for the benefit of offcers and moen of the United States life saving service In jured or Incapacitated In the discharge of their duties. The recent wrecks along the Atlantic seaboard have called public atten tion all over the country to the courage, daring and skill of these )watchers on the coast. Their work is just as truly herole as that of the soldier or ese who serves his country on the battle Ueld or In a see fight. The percetage of danger to the In dividual is greater. Al l haes Not Senatore. Pr the Cakes. Uhcind-BesaM. Let the world kindly take not a that a working mnajority of the niemiiers of thle United States Snate are not under indict ment for land frauds or for bsi..sa t od with got-rc-uc oenhmeand r o beling tteos sigwI ipf~to ag'e uneonstitutnl.Wo sangsyh Its faults, but ther. arsow idse hova not as yet eseese in to t natade. Thih Ja1tlie at WesOwbest te is in the w yting - lents, and produce the best there Isin theway of bakery gds. *A~jothe.'staAdard has been established by th. R1iew choco. lates and hon Bons. Materially better than e able price, 4'c. lb. Reeves, 1209 F St. triAdtty reliable qualitis." Nev Yeaes Grete . FiarJust closed ee Othe banner Iof our forty ye=' business; nee, and in ex tending our very best N hes for a Happy New Yea, e desire to thank you and as u of oursincere a preciat your generoip - trona-gW !I M.W f. McKNEW, it 'I'a. Ave.' it ~ ' . !A1NIEZA. ez ~eneficikt ;-mAbsolutely' pure',v of delightful bou Aquet, too vfavrr* rich 1n pu.trient qaities. KRAEMBIB Ig if E ZA W SK staald rC I& merit. Quart for....................... Chas. KraenIe, - COIZBY'S MOTHER'S BREAD reaches the highest tandard to which bead c~rgbe brought. Nutritious. 5e. a ioaf at Grocer's. -CORBY'S MODERN BAKERY. ja2-28d ST~iS, ~Cent 9aFoot. you ebaikbe uiVte hbs arm during the snow eaerwy otweather peleagainst the soid weather that's to come? John B. Esley wav ja2-20d - Recordswvere ;warded the Oanatd Pr~i*and Highet Konous at' St. Louis PaIr. Ioumubiadhone ram 21ZLt To neays-sdv -.JFor January tReceptions, Banquets, es, $aIl, 0ect i~1~I~na Co Wi W4a Yath e 4M - hela g awt e- 4& -1 W insgr uset se e ma etre. Thut anow the treto Sre %menness Mat UwYld t@3W10d at. the tme salw s =ft als =AN hf. Pwcheem at b". tuft* at 06 oea . thbiN0b era, sboe ete., ote. waen pleted you owe but oe oem te. with tber ivfaue Oresm-. lensent f....a ewsa For further pmwtlaen n el r ein writgi Purchasing Company, 1423 P St. N.W. A4Y - E TROUBLES - Require prompt - - and careful attention un arK t optemntm give jar eyes a eitleal e.amtu. fre.e a" t t". A. 0. Hutterly, g . 10% Off. Regular marked prices -on all Ornamental Parlor Lamps, -Globes, Bronzes, Statues, Busts, Vases and Pitchers. Geo.F.Muth&Co. * .2418 7th Street. Quality Tells Nowhere more than in Dress Slippers. Get the "quality" sort, and .Sik fsefo matcl ot BURT, Arthur Burt, 1411 F St. -o- COOKINGT Try it end note how much better it is than coal. Then, toe, in using Coke a subtlantfi saving Is at fected. U Bushels Large Coke, delivered.. #80 Washington (laslight Co. -rton --. sw i gh-grade Horse Blankets. Worth $5. .Priced at from $r.5o to $2.50. --A covering far the katie Ia absolutely ne esary if you wiolh to properly proteet bim from t2e 'wether. We have- a bee .let- if Government Horue Covers; warth 15 apiece. sle pries. L1- to $60.0.I S. Bensingerm-34 La2 . av SIAways Sell Medicines cheaper -than any of the 'local Drtbg Trust Druggsta. because I am not. a mesmber of the "cembine" organised to meI"int ih puices. Scott's ~Emlson 15c. bot. 114Z Conn. Avenue. STEP in the New Year Centetell. Annoying feet maar. yein or e Gear Son tzt w tY-2 All andt Unrestricted choice I some t models In town. Included are the t taflored suits, of red, phi as well as the more st -and brown. Also about one ht blouse and long-coat s desirable shade. Forma $18 to Reduced $11.75, $14.75, $23.75, $39.' All the Coats are li ing the much-wanted covert. Former $10 t, Reduce $5.75, $7.75, $19.75, $23 Opera Coats, Ever Ing Waists are uniformi Waist C $1.45 for Slk Vest tross, Nun's Veiling, B Plaid Waists. Heretof $2.95 foi silk:Popil with eiibroidered fronts AUl sizes. $3.45 -for choice o Flannel and Wool Crepe to $7. Some are trin sizes. $4.95 and $6.95 fo of crepe de chine, taffe Heretofore to $11.00. A lot. ! woo*##*9Ionooowooo44 PIANOS For Sale or Exchange. Fine (Goods-. Low Prices Cash or Time Payments. ohinPF.El lis&Co., 937 Penna. Ave. N.W. Phosphate of Soda The Salts for Stomach and Liver. 1 L PhshtSoa pue . ..1 ~I~~bt~u~ r. ...W Evans' Drug Store, 922-24 F St. N. W. defMBA 28WASHING'EON. D. C. Very Best Elgin BUTTEBR. off off voats. rom entire stock-hand nuch-wanted long-coat im aud green broadcloth, Iple colors-black, blue indred very handsome ults of velvet, In every r prices, $100. I Prices, $17.75, $19.75, 75, $49.75. kewise reduced--Includ long coats of English prices, $65. I prices, $12.75, $14.75, .75, $39.75. ilng Gowns and Even y reduced to about .2 learance. Ing, Embroidered Alba rilliantine and Rob Roy re to $4.00. Alt sizes. In Waists, In all colors, Regular value, $4.00. 1 Tailored Brilliantine, Waists. Former prices imed with leather. All r Fancy Evening Waists ta and peau de cygne. I, sizes In the combined Carriages for Calling, Daes driteor, thme Tem ery roieasona3 rt. Telepo Min e28p, BCretetanlo'os Has a f ahstent and aotmn.l its own.CTMER SAYt ot pes. Tneuar y COffeeat1higher .:st. NWBurchel, "Bosqwt bcocles Has astrnt aesnd-rmat ithow ut cCUS ES.SYit unepuley ofessne ahr .De POSTALb Or.rB isL-CA5Pbm .UL