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Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1900-05-01

bver, as intelligently designed as any
Rarships riding the ocean wave. They
/, are particularly designed for the spe-'
cific work which they are expected to
perform. The naval authorities of the
land of the rising sun know that their
battles will be fought at or very near
home. The Japanese man-of-war,
therefore, need not have very large
holds for carrying coal, and the space
which would otherwise be filled by
bunkers can be devoted to additional
guns and more projectiles.
Practically all of these ships are Eng
lish built and have been made of the
very best materials known to scientific
ehipbuilding. Their engines and arma-
ment are of the most modern style.
Japan is rich in torpedo boats, and at
the present time has a large number Of
torpedo craft building not only in Eng
land, but also in the shipyards of Ger
many and France. The Sazanami, the
latest accession to the torpedo fleet of
Japan, is an English built boat and will
serve as a type of the sort of fighting
craft Japan is acquiring. The Sazanami
has speed of over 81 knots an hour.
Its machinery consisting of two sets of
four cylinder triple expansion engines.
These are designed to develop no less
i I : y ~
than 5000 horsepower, but are capable
Z. under stress of circumstances of deVel-
oping about 1000 horsepower.
A power that is arming itself with
such first class nautical fighting ma
CHIMES as these may we'll be looked
upon with interest by the rest of the
world at the present time. At the same
time 1T is interesting, and perhaps prof
liable, to contemplate the character of
the snen of this nation of the orient that
seems SO eager for fight with some
body.
What distinguishes the Jap most of
all from the Chinaman is passionate
love of country. The patriotism of the
people of the island empire is extrav-
agant in its enthusiasm, recalling the
early days of the American republic.
For his country the Jap will sacrifice
himself, his ancient dress, habits GUS
toms and all the old time notions. He
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1900-05-01

by the easy toe slippers. This is the
Jap's protest against the armor Of civ
ilization.
Intellectually these people are subtle
and penetrating, and they have not
too much faith in human nature.
Who deceives them will need to rise
early in the morning, even though he
be Russian.
OF theology they have little. There is
no state church, and public religious
observances are forbidden in their navy.
The emperor himself is a Shintoist. If
you ask Jap what Shintoism is, he
will tell you it is hero ancestor worship.
If you ask a missionary, he may reply
that it is devil worship under the full
| impression that he speaks the truth
Many Japanese are Buddhists, and of
the 40 900 inhabitants of the islands
some 225OOO are Christians. Unitarian
| ism rather commends itself to them.
They are the most intellectual race of
the orient, as we'll as the most artistic.
They can understand a religion that
appeals to the reason or one that in
| fine ceremonial shows appeals to the
| artistic sense: but one of emotion, no.
Shouting, weeping, skipping over ones
| religion ID incomprehensible to them.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1900-05-01

nightly dream OF young Japan is 10
take its place as the paramount nation
of the orient. No small things will sat
isfy it. The national genius is that OF
both a naval and commercial peo-
pie. Great Britain is the model after
which they pattern. They have more
of their ships built there than else
where. Even when, recently, one OF
their cruisers was constructed in the
United States she was taken to England
to receive her armament The brown
man of the island empire swells with
pride as he tells the foreigner Japan
is the Great Britain of the orient"
Their merchant marine has made tre-
Imendous progress in the past few years.
On the Pacific coast of the United
States they have taken considerable
part of the ocean traffic from under
the very nose of the American him
self There is one single line that in
cludes so steamers in it's fleet. The
stock in this richly paying line is, more
over. owned almost wholly in Japan,
chiefly in Tokyo. The ships steam all
along the Asiatic coast, cross the Pacific
to the States, fit in and out among the
East Indies, pass the Suez canal and
through the Mediterranean to the ports
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1900-05-01
ROYAL HUNTERS.

Hunting used to be called the sport
of kings, but not many of the modern
crowned heads keep up the old tradi-
ton. The czar occasionally assists at
a battue, but the thing bores him, and
he goes only out of politeness. The
Prince of Wales is very good shot and
is fond of shooting, but his big game
days are over.
The emperor of Germany hunts and
shoots a good deal, but those who
know him best say he does not much
care for the sport. With him it is a
matter of tradition-the right thing for
a royal parsonage to do. The king of
Portugal, who holds the record for fat
ness among all the royalties, is phys
ically disabled from such violent exer-
else. The king Of Sweden never touches
a gun. The sultan of Turkey cannot
bear to see one.
The king of the Belgians has shot
only once in his whole life, and then in
a very unkingly fashion. He wanted to
have the sensation of killing without
the trouble of going in search of game.
So he sat in his armchair and potted
at a lot of rabbits let loose from bag
in front of him. When the smoke
cleared away and his majesty called for
his bag, he had to be told that all that
had been found was one tail and GER
tain small quantity of fluff. He never
went Shooting again.
The king of Italy is the only real
representative of the old kingly tradi-
ton. He is mighty hunter and fire.
quently throws up all the routine OF
work without word of warning and
goes off with one officer Colonel Paz-
zimbolini. to spend several weeks in
pursuit of game Of all kinds. s
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1900-05-01

The goddess of the sun was the an
cient patron divinity of Japan. The
naval battlefag device is a blood red
sun, with crimson rays streaming out
around it's circumference. This flag
arouses in the Jap all the fire and devo-
ton awakened in the American by the
star spangled banner or in the Briton
by the union jack of old England. 1t is
significant at this transition hour of a
new century that the national emblem
of Japan is the rising sun. Young ia
pan is full of the spirit of victory and OF
growth toward the light.
The Japanese power Of acquiring
knowledge is extraordinary. The race
learn with the quickness of children
whatever they set their heads to. At
present this interesting and gifted peo-
pie have set their heads toward becom-
ing civilized, and civilized they will be.
If western nations deal honestly and
justly by them, they will conclude it is
civilized to be honest and just; if not,
not. Civilized they are bound to be.
however, according to the western
scheme for they see that along this
way lies their road to power and con-
quest. TRISTRAM w. WILCOX.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1900-05-01

James ", the
father Of the
lovely and un-s
fortunate Queen
M a ry. T h e
sword of state
is a little older,
having been sent
by Pope julius.
II to James w
shortly before the
disastrous field
of Flodden. To
these has been
a d d e d t he
George worn
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SOME OF JApAN's PROMINENT STATESMEN.


sur isninite o. wa d pri
o the
the Ls
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1900-06-25
GlRLHOOD, WOMANHOOD AND
MOTHERHOOD

Are Renovated, Regulated and Re-
stored by the Pelvic Catarrh Remedy,
Peruna.
Mrs E. C. Everly, sos Diamond street,
Philadelphia, Pa, says: Il feel well,
never felt better, thanks to your atten-
ton and Peruna. l will be glad to do all
/ can in the way of advancing the sale
of your valuable medicine. l do think
Peruna the best medicine l have tried at
any time. Since | began taking Peruna
we have never been without it.
Read what an elderly woman says-a
woman who has passed through all the
phases, crises and experiences OF girl
hood womanhood and motherhood: Il
really believe that every woman in the
world ought to have Peruna on hand all
the time; for, if she gets tired, Peruna
refreshes her; if she gets nervous, it
soothes her; if respondent, it cheers and
invigorates. 1t is q panacea for all IT.
Irregularities of her monthly periods.
1T is a constant friend to the expect
ant mother; a failing standby to
the nursing mother, both for herself and
for her child, and finally when the change
of life comes on, no medicine on earth is
Of equal efficacy to the woman in this
critical period. Surely Peruna is the
woman's friend This is no maudin fiat
terry, but is the simple, plain truth of the
natter
Miss Bertha E. Sargent writes: st can
scarcely find words to express my graft
tude to you for all your kindness to me.
We have used Peruna in our family for
the past year and find it a wonderful
medicine. It has robbed the grave of
one victim, for l was in a critical condi-
ton when | wrote you before. Thanks
to you, however, my health is fully re-
stored and am better than | have been
for five years. | cannot say too much in
favor of your medicines.
IF you can use any words of mine to
assist you in your work I will only be
too glad. | wish every young lady in
our town could read your book. There
would be a great deal less sickness and
puny women"
Send for a free copy Of DR.. Hartman's
book on catarrhal diseases peculiar to
women. Address The Peruna Medicine
Co., Columbus, Ohio.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1900-06-25
DECLINE OF RUssIA's EXPORTS.

Russia is among the protectionist
their agriculturists while fostering
manufactures and foreign commerce at
the farmers expense. The chief
interest of the country is agriculture,
nine-tenths of the population being
peasant farmers, yet the Governments
whole attention is given to other in
terests. How production is affected by
this policy is illustrated in the decline
of Russian trade described by Consul
General Holloway, of st. Petersburg, in
Consular Reports of May 5. Exports
in the first eight months of 1899 were
worth $68, 134, 800 less than in the like
period of 1898, and $58, 658, 800 less than
in 1897. The reason for the decline.
according to the Novoe Vremya, is in
the diminished production Of cereals.
which diminutioin is largely due to the
impoverishment of the peasants. To
their usual tax burdens famine has
been added in recent years, and famine
becomes chronic here taxation takes
lie surplus luCOul0 10Qull0u " pIOCuIC
seed and farming implements. The
production of wheat in 1899 fell off 48
per cent. compared with the Droduc-
ton of 1898. Rye fell off IS per cent.
and oats % per cent. Bad harvest
have added to the difficulties due to
other causes. Disarmament and less
aggressive foreign policy would put
the Government in position to aid the
neglected peasants. Referring to the
statistics of exports, just quoted, the
Neves Vremya says: Cali this ought
to convince us that the agricultural
industry is the chief factor in our COM
merce This is evident from the total
sum of our export trade. Out of 1854,
215, $780, which constitutes the value of
the exports during eight months of
1899 more than $98, 365, 900, i. e. SO per
cent, or more than one-half-is deriv-
ed from food and animal products.
while of the remainder a considerable
sum is obtained from the raw and I'M
dressed materials, such as olive seeds,
fax, hemp, wool, hay, straw, bristles,
timber, etc. It is clear, therefore,
that agriculture has not lost it's pre-
eminent and widespread significance in
Russia
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1900-06-25
think of the Philippines. Harper

think of the Philippines. Harper S
Bazaar.
Have you been fooled YETI" asked
Miss Flypp of Mr.. Gasket on the after
noon of April the first. mo, Miss
Flypp, replied Gaskett, who is a con-
scienceless bachelor; ''you see, have
never been married. '-Harper's Bazaar
Mrs. Won Blumer-"I am getting so
[ care less and less for people in the
aggregate. That afternoon tea was a
great bore" Mr.. Won What
did you go for, them" Mrs. Won
Blumer-"I wanted to see who was
there. ''-Harper's Bazaar.
Mrs. Peterkin-"W Without exception,
you are the most obstinate, perverse
man I ever saw" Peterkin-'sWhat
have I done now?" Mrs Peterkin-
why, have had that new cough mix
ture in the house month, and you
haven't once caught Harper S
Bazaar
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1900-06-25
NOTES BY THE FUNNY MEN.

Doctor, my wife has lost her voice;
what can I do about it?" Go home
late some night. "-Harper's Bazaar.
Politicus-"The question is, What
shall we do with our new possessions?'
Young tell you what I do
with mine-I walk the floor nights
with it. "-Harper's Bazaar.
Book-keeper-'Y Your wife is at the
door, sir, and would like to speak to
you a moment" Mr.. Sellers-"Yes;
just see what my balance at the bank
is, will you?"-Harper's Bazaar.
$50 Jeddings has job doing dirty
work for the governments" What!
Has he turned politician?,' ''No. no;
not so bad as that. He is making
filthy lucre in the mint. philadelphia
Bulletin.
However we may disagree, the ma
jority of us Americans are genuinely
patriotic" ooh, I don't know. l
notice that most of us turn to the
South African war news before we
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1900-06-25
RAPID ADVANCEMENT /.

JINGLE knew that fellow Storms,
the comedian, would come to the
front.
Weller-AnG he has, has he?
eyes. You remember he used to play
the part of the hind legs of the ele-
plant in the pantomime?"
"Yes!'
well, now he's playing the front
legs
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1900-06-25
Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound

That the utmost reliance
can be placed upon this
great medicine is feSEi-
fled 10 by an army Of
grateful women who have
been helped by IT,
HRS. PiEskE5a72, who has
the greatest ana most
successful experience In
the world to qualify hegs
will advise YOU free Of
charge. Her address e.
lynn Mass Write to her
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1900-06-25
NO FUN AT ALL.

did you feel very keenly your
broken engagement, Clementine?'
YES; but don't think my heart
was involved; my grief resulted from
the wrench caused by changing my
mind Detroit Free Press.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1900-06-25
r1IDNIGHT FLYER TO ST. LOUIS
Via the Wabash Road.

On and after June new Wabash train
will leave Chicago at 11:30 P. NJ. and arrive
st. Louis 1856 A. NJ. returning, this train
will leave St. Louis IL 80 P. NJ and arrive
Chicago 500 A. M. Two other fast trains
via the Wabash if this does not suit you. All
equipment up-to-date Write or call for
maps and time schedule. City Ticket Office,
81 Adams St, Chicago.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1900-06-25
Binder Irvine at Low Prices.

binder Irvine, either Sisal, Standard or Man
liza, cut this notice out and mail to Sears,
Roebuck & Co. Binder Irvine Depart
ment), Chicago, stating about how much
Irvine you will require and how soon you will
want it. and they will save you money by
quoting you price that will either secure
your order or compel the party who supplies
you to sell to you at a lower price than he
otherwise would.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1900-06-25
The Typewriter Invention.

of the typewriter has given employment to
800, 900 people, but he fails to state how many
eases of weak stomachs it has induced. All
people of sedcntary occupation need Hos
letters Stomach Bittcrs. 1t helps nature to
bear the strain which ensues from confne-
ment.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1900-06-25
IT IS EVEN so.

He's living out his destiny,
And doesn't fret or whine,
For at the bootblack's birth the seer
Said he was born to shine.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1900-06-25
Try Grain-O! Try Grafn-O!

Ask your Grocer to-day to show you
package Of GRAIN-O, the new food
drink that takes the place Of coffee. The
children may drink it without injury as
weI as the adult. All who try it like it.
GRAIN-O has that rich seal brown of
Mocha or Java, but it is made from pure
grains, and the most delicate stomach re-
ceives it without distress. Il the price of
coffee. 15c and 25c per package. Sold
by all grocers.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1900-06-25
he
\ urn
of 4 life

This IS a critical period
in the life Of every woman
and no mistakes should
be made.
The one recognized and
reliable help for women
who are approaching and
passing through this
wonderful change IS
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1900-06-25
A TIMELY EXPLANATION.

LADY, gave you money yesterday
because you said you wanted to buy
some bread; then you turned right
straight around and walked into a
saloon with it.
Beggar- True, lady; sad, but true! I
am one Nv dem absent-minded beg
CARS w'ot Ruddy Kipling sobs about
Judge.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1900-06-25
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Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1900-06-25
what Do the Children Drinkq

Don't give them tea or coffee. Have
you tried the new food drink called
GRAIN-O? It is delicious and nourish-
ing, and takes the place of coffee The
more Grain-O you give the children the
more health you distribute through their
systems. Grain-O is made of pure grains,
and when properly prepared tastes like
the choice grades of coffee, but costs
about "A as much. All grocers sell it. 15c
and 25c.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1900-06-25
IMPRUDENT GIRL.

When Doris by the fireside sits
And says, "Atchoo! Atchoo!"
know she's been out strolling in
A low cut Easter shoe.
indianapolis Journal
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1900-06-25
OFF-HAND GUESS.

Uncle Aleck, what is a piaro reci-
tal?'
We'll, one woman pounds the piano
and all the rest talk. Detroit Free
Press
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1900-06-25
MILDER WAY.

''How neatly young Mr.. Crumpets
took down that fiery old Bigsby."
II didn't hear him
'fHear his? Of course not. He
took him down in shorthand. In
dianapolis Journal
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1900-06-25

At Liberty, Mo-, Ernest R. eleven
ger was hanged for the murder of
George Allen and Della Clevenger, his
cousin, in 1897. Clevenger was jealous
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1900-06-25

Paris street cars are compelled to
keep eight seats vacant from the
starting point to the first stopping
place, so that persons at the latter
place may be accommodated.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1900-06-25

Kitchner reports that the beers at
tackled reconstruction train north of
the Rhenoster river. He drove the
enemy away. One man was killed
and Il wounded, including two officers.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1900-06-25

A one-legged boy who broke into a
Kansas City hardware store said he
wanted to steal some tools in order to
make a wooden leg for himself.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1900-06-25

do not believe Plso's Cure for Consump-
ton has an equal for coughs and colds
JOHN F. BOYER, Trinity Springs, Ind, Feb.
Is, 1900.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1900-06-25

Mrs. John V. L. Pruyn of Albany, N.
Y, owns several specimens Of the
handiwork of Paul Revere as a silver
smith.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1900-06-25

Mrs. Winslow's SOOTHING SYRUP for children
teethng softens the gums. reduces indamma-
ton allays pain cures wind collie. Csc bottle.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1900-06-25

Italian soldiers are allowed two
hours in the middle of the day for a
nap.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1900-06-25

1t is said that 400 acres of timber are
destroyed in the United States every
day in the year.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1900-06-25
Lanes Family rIedicine

Moves the bowels each day. In order to be
healthy this is necessary. Acts gently on
the liver and kidneys. Cures sick headache.
Price 25 and SOC.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1900-06-25

The plant of the Tifin Ohio Bent
Wood and Lumber company was de-
stroyed by fire; loss $4,000.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1900-06-25

John A. Russell of Elgin was APP
pointed attorney general of Porto
Rico.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1900-06-25

Bermuda is called the cycler's para
disc, the natural coral formation max
ing excellent roads.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1900-06-25
Do Your Feet Ache and Burn?

Do Your Feet Ache and BurnF
Shake into your shoes Aliens Foot
Ease, a powder for the feet. 1t makes
tight or new shoes feel easy Cures
Corns, Bunions, Swollen, Hot and Sweat
ing Feet. At all druggists and shoe
stores, 25c. Sample sent FREE. Ad-
dress Allen S. Olmsted Leroy, N. Y.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1900-06-25

Bottle containing Q weeks treatment. Dr. Kline's
Institute Arch Street, Philadelphia. Founded 1871
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1900-06-25

Uncle Sam uses the best of everything
Uncle Sam uses Carriers Ink. He knows
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1900-06-25

New Jerseys 3,773 corporations will
pay taxes amounting to $1,554126.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1900-06-25

Ben Hur has been translated into
Persian and published in Egypt
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1900-06-25

Halls Catarrh Cure
Is taken internally. Price IS cents
The Savannah morning news., 1900-06-14

ing a laugh about the table. Alderman
Dixon explained that ne was thoroughly
familiar with every tract that had been
offered the committee.
If corporation in the cemetery bust
ness, Alderman Tiedeman declared. had
had the purchase of a tract in view, IL
would show far greater activity in max
ing investigations as TO the suitability,
and Council should act in the same way
This, ne said he did not intend as a crit
icism of the Special Committee.
Again Alderman Tiedeman offered his
motion to table. Again Alderman Wells
seconded it. and then the clerk called the
roll for the yeas and nays. 1t was win
interest that the vote was followed for il
had been expected that the measure would
be carried and The tract purchased.
After the meeting one of nc aldermen
who favored the purchase of he tract
declared that Alderman Ticdemau's motion
TO table the report left the matter in such
a Fahpe rs to admit of its being brought
UP q, any time. The alderman has no
intention himself. he said. of bringing Il
up bur for his colleagues favor.ng il he
could not speak.