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Northern Wisconsin advertiser. [volume] (Wabeno, Wis.) 1898-1925, 1904-03-03

slams in the destruction of n railroad
bridge. These scouts are probably the
advance agents of the Japanese column
which is established in Manchuria al
though the dispatches have not been
able 10 locate this section of that army.
ManChuria Is the large northeastern
province of the Chinese empire, With
or late years has been completely over.
rGn by the Russians. The northern
and covered with forests, while the
southern section contains great val
leys which are under cultivation and
produce large crops of grain,
In the winter the climate is rather
severe, the thermometer we uently
falling as low as ten degrees below
zero, and the rivers are frozen during
the greater part of the winter months.
BY reason. of me cold, active army op.
erations are rather hazardous, as both
Russian, Chinese and Japanese troops
have suffered greatly from the cold IL
past campaigns.
The inhabitants of Manchuria are, a
race. larger in stature than the average
Cinnamon which the American picture
in his mind. Th9 Chinese who com
10 the United States are usually iron
the southern provinces and these pee
pie appear very small whGa compare
with their brethren in the north. A
ready wandering bands of the ManCh"
have taken arms against the Russian!
and undoubtedly the Japanes
are counting much on tn
assistance which will be rer
dered by the Manchus, should
long campaign be inaugurated in thi
province.
just why the Manchus prefer tn,
Japanese to the Russians is not hare
10 explain, When the japanese were
/ fighting the Chinese in 1S94-95 the REQ
pie of Manchuria were subjected to the
greatest atrocities by the Chinese, ar
not until the Japanese had driven them
from the country did peace come again
to the province.
In all sections the Japanese were
hailed as deliverers and the Manchus
befrieaded them at every possible turn
of the campaign. 1t is true that many
of the Manchu princes had regiments
in the Chinese army, but the country
was SO devasted by the Chinese that
the Japanese really had the sympathy
of large numbers Of the common peo-
pie.
The Russians, on the other hand
were universally hated in this section
Northern Wisconsin advertiser. [volume] (Wabeno, Wis.) 1898-1925, 1904-03-03
sToP-WATcH MARRIAGES

y matrimonial tie with no bitches
in two minutes and half by the clock
was the record performance of a
South Chicago justice OF the peace
last evening, 1t took inst that time
To unite James G. Brady and Miss
Helen Siler, and the young couple had
started on their honeymoon before
the hands OF the clock had moved
over a five-minute space. Brady. who
is a foreman in the Illinois steel
works at South Chicago, and who re-
sides at 1929 Bond avenue, proposed
to Miss Siler, who lives at S726 Mus
kegon avenue some time ago. They
had plenty of opportunity to think
matters over and make plans for
leisurely wedding. The necessity for
haste came through an oversight on
the part of the bridegroom. Brady and
Miss Siler had set the date for the
wedding for last evening. Following
the ceremony they had planned to
take the 9,52 train for their honey
moon trip.
At a quarter to 8 last evening
Brady said
we will just have time now to get
married and catch our train
Then he looked at the time-t table
again to make sure, and gasped.
Goodness, gracious!" he said; the
train goes at $50 instead of 9.52, and
we've got just seven minutes left"
Hurriedly taking his fiancee by the
arm, Brady made a bee line for JUS
tice Fosters house. Bursting in upon
the astonished justice, who was doz-
ms, Brady said
. We've got five minutes. Can you
marry us in three minutes and give us
, two to catch the train?"
Marry in haste. repent at leisure,
remarked Justice Foster
Il don't care. Only hurry up" sal,
Brady.
AT SAT the Justice stood the youni
o couple up in front of him, and a
a S.491a they were man and wife.
waiting cab was at the door and Mr.
, and Mrs. Brady jumped in, the driv
, er whipped the horses into run and
the seven blocks to the railroad sta
ton were covered by S.52, and the
train pulled out with the happy couple
on board. Chicago Inter Ocean.
Northern Wisconsin advertiser. [volume] (Wabeno, Wis.) 1898-1925, 1904-03-03
AMUSEMENT IN GERMANY.
Working Folks There Don't Spend
Much ON Mere Diversion.

Amusements play a comparatively
small part in the lives of German
workpeople, and such as they nave
are mostly confined to Sunday.
Games have not taken hold of them;
they go to no football or cricket
matches. although there are matches.
and other classes in Germany show a
growing taste for games and sports.
! went to see a football match be-
tween Duesseldorf and "a neighboring
manufacturing town. II took place
on Sunday afternoon. The day was
fine and the ground very handy to
both towns.
A similar match anywhere in manu-
featuring England would have attract.
ed from 10000 TO 10000 sons of to-.
who would have shouted themselves
hoarse from beginning to end At the
German match not one put in an ap-
pearanoe When l left the field. to-
ward the close of the game, the spec
tators, who had slowly increased dur.
ing the afternoon, numbered exactly
sixty-fve- They we're not working
men and they showed no excitemen.
whatever.
| noticed a curious difference in
the behavior of spectators and play
eIs. In England the former keep up
an almost continual noise, shouting
az nearly every kick, and bursting in
TO prodigious roar when a good
point is made. The players, on the
contrary maintain an almost unbrok-
en- silence. 1t was just the opposite
in Germany. The spectators only
raised a feeble sound when a goal was
kicked, and for the rest were silent.
but the players called out incessant-
ly, directing. sxhorting and reproach-
ing each other. They played the As
sociation game, and not very we'll
The national game in Germany is
kegel, a kind of skittles. and il is
played at public houses. but not by
workingmen, or seldom by them.
They play cards sometimes. but not
great deal.
Theaters and music halls count for
more, but for nothing like so much a.
in England and n America. They
are less numerous in proportion t.
population. and are only visited by
the working classes to a limited ex-
tent on Saturday and Sunday. Sun
day is the great day; there are al
ways two performances, in the after
noon and evening, and sometimes one
in the morning at II O'Clock as we'll
The audiences are very large. but
Northern Wisconsin advertiser. [volume] (Wabeno, Wis.) 1898-1925, 1904-03-03
Sinking of the chih Yuen.

About this time the Chih Yuen
boldly if somewhat foolhardy. bore
down on the flying squadron's line.
Just what happened no one seems to
know, but apparently she was struck
below the water line by heavy shell.
She plunged bows first into the
depths, Fighting herself as she sank.
carrying down all hands.
At about 3 O'Clock the Matsushima
closed upon the Chen Yuen TO about
LOO meters, and we fired one of our
shells with bursting charge Of nine
ty pounds of powder into her, causing
great damage.
AT $50 p m. the enemy withdrew.
leaving us completely exhausted Of
ammunition save for three shots left
in the guns"
Northern Wisconsin advertiser. [volume] (Wabeno, Wis.) 1898-1925, 1904-03-03
Battle on the Yalu


was very soon soaked, as was indeed
the entire exposed surface of the en-
gagged side, by spray thrown up by
the line shots that struck the water a
little short. Many of the men at the
guns were wet through Every one
In the coming tower had his ears
stopped with cotton, yet the din made
by projectiles rafting up against the
outside of its ten-inch armor was a
serious annoyance
During the early part of the en-
gagement the Tsi-Yuen, with his faint
hearted commander, Fong, had bolted
and made for Port Arthur Almost ut
once the outrageous example of Capt
rong was followed by the commander
of the Kwan CHA, who turned tail
and later ran his ship aground on a
reef outside of Ta-Lien-Wan.
Our fleet was now reduced to eight
vessels. AS the Japanese fleet ap-
preached it steamed along our front
from left to right. the principal squad
ron at close range, the flying squad
ron further away The latter on
reaching our right flank turned it and
poured in a heavy cross fire on the
extreme wing, the Chao Yung and
Yang Wei receiving most of it.
These two old-fashioned cruisers
We're soon set on fire and rendered
useless.
AS forlorn hope the Inflated yes.
sells made for the nearest land, seeing
which the Japanese converted mer-
chairman Saikio made for them. The
batteries of the ironclads were train
ed on the Saikia, and two Chinese
torpedo boats that had been inside
the Yalu river at the beginning of the
engagement came out to the rescue
OF the burning Chao Yung and Yang
Wei, the Saikio then abandoning the
pursuit.
By this time the flying squadron
had altered course sixteen points to
port and were returning, evidently to
succor the gunboat Akagi, which was
IN a sad plight, having pluckily en-
gagged us at pretty close range and
was now steering wildly, her main.
mast gone, her commander killed and
her battery disabled.
Northern Wisconsin advertiser. [volume] (Wabeno, Wis.) 1898-1925, 1904-03-03

Love that has nothing but beauty
TO keep it alive is very apt to be
short-iiyed.
Northern Wisconsin advertiser. [volume] (Wabeno, Wis.) 1898-1925, 1904-03-03

Indians Bird of Worship.
A black eagle, with white tail,
six feet nine inches from
Northern Wisconsin advertiser. [volume] (Wabeno, Wis.) 1898-1925, 1904-03-03

fire the Chinese
kiss and Maxim
Rnd six Founders
eforward the con
incessant. Like
rst shot fell short
liant chuckle we
i from one of our
had struck one of
eading ships. The
pen Yuen. although
shove the water.
The Somerset reporter., 1904-02-04
Death of Miss Bacon.

Miss Betsey Bacon died at her home
on Island avenue, Thursday of last
week, after an illness of about two
weeks. The deceased was born in An
son In 1888 but removed to Madison at
an early age, where she lived until she
came here with her brother, The late
Warren F. Bacon, about 80 years ago.
She bad been for forty years a member
of the Congregational church and
through the active years of her life she
was an earnest worker in all church
matters. She was quiet and unassum-
ing, friendly to all, and will be missed
In the church and the community. The
funeral was on Saturday, conducted by
Rev. Daniel Onstott, pastor of the Meth
odst church.
The Somerset reporter., 1904-02-04
Por the REPORTER.
A Worthy Benefit.

Soon after the ending of the K. P.
fair last winter occurred the horrible
accident to Miss Lillian Copp, and the
hearts of the K. P. boys went out to her
In sympathy at once. They declared
their intention of repeating the minstrel
show for her benefit, but before plans
we're perfected things came about max
ing it undesirable to do so at that time.
AS the winter months came on action
was taken by the lodge and the follow.
ing committee was raised to produce an
entertainment and keep the promise
good: Fred G. Heald, Nay s. Varney,
c. Wesley Grover, Edgar L. Ford and
Archie L. Weston and they were in
structed to proceed and give another of
their famous amateur minstrel entertain
ments. AS some of the former members
were unable to take part, owing to sick
ness, the assistance of other popular
young men of the town was enlisted In
the good cause, together with the SER
vices of Prof. K. c. Taylor as musical
instructor, also Prof J. A. Kendall and
his famous orchestra.
Rehearsals have been going on for
some time and now it has been decided
to produce the show in Coburn hall on
Wednesday, Feb. II Mr.. Charles F.
Ward has been asked and has acce pied
the Office of treasurer for the occasion,
he being disinterested party and not a
member Of the K. Ps. All tickets and
money will be handled by him; not one
cent to go to the K. Ps, only just &C
tual expenses After the settlement he
will be required to give in the colum 8
of THE REPORTER an accurate state
ment of the receipts and disbursements.
THE REPORTER has kindly made gener-
GUS concessions for notices and printing
and the different clubs, churches, Sun
day schools and orders are asked to
procure tickets of Mr.. Ward and assist
In selling them.
Let's all take hold with will and get
a large advance sale and give Miss Copp
a great benefit and the X. p. boys a
grand send off.
The program will be announced in
the columns of this paper and by posters
later on.
The Somerset reporter., 1904-02-04
Dunbar. the Expert of Magicians.

Dunbar, the Expert of Magictans, will
give bis splendid entertainment In magic
and black art at the Opera House, on
Monday evening, February s.h. Dun
bar has been interested in this line OF
work for number Of years and is well
known for his wonderful creative power
From time immemorial, there have been
"fying women" In the programme of
maglclans' exhibitions but Princess Leto,
which is one of the features Of the en-
tertainment which will be given by Dun
bar at the Opera House On Monday
night, is like nothing heretofore attempt
ed. A young woman Is placed In a cas-
ket and rises from it and floats through
the air, and Dunbar demonstrates that 1t
is absolutely impossible for her to have
any substantial support.
The Somerset reporter., 1904-02-04
DIED.

Beyer Dam, Wis-Judge Henry W. Lander,
aged 70 years.
Pishons Ferry,-Jsn. IS. Henry Clancy.
Canaan,-Feb. 2, William Davis.
Skowhegan, Jan. 2s. Miss Betsey B. Bacon,
aged 70 years.
North New Portland Jan. %, B. F. Bartlett,
aged SO years.
North Anson,-Jan. %, Mrs. Matilda Hovey,
| aged so years.
The Somerset reporter., 1904-02-04

MARRIED.
Skowhegan,-Jan. 81, by Rev. A o. Laoroix,
Mr.. Mark CLARK and Miss Rosie Quirion both
of Skowhegan.
Skowhegan.-Jan. is, by Rev. H. W. Kimball
Mr.. e. Earl Folsom of Cornna and Miss Bes-
sic Robbins OF Pennington.
The Somerset reporter., 1904-02-04
Dunbar, the Expert of Magicians.

Ex-Governor Taft says in the Phili-
pines during the past year there was
considerable suffering because of short
food supply but that the worst is past.
The Somerset reporter., 1904-02-04
TIL e..
UhIVERSALIST CHURCH,
North Ave. and LeaVitt st.

The world today confronts some
of the gravest dangers which have
ever threatened its life. The ir-
religious and morally indifferent
people are dangerous enough, but
are less injurious to religious in
tsrests than the pessimists and
calamity cryers. In spite of both
classes goodness and virtue are
more abundant than ever before,
and they will win. The Lord Is
for them. Who then can prevail
against them? If you, too, would
win be on the same side.
The Somerset reporter., 1904-02-04
LOTS OF PEOPLE
Can't find rent.
Can't secure good house girl.
Can't sell their farms.
Can't find emDlovuent


Can't find lost articles.
Can't do hundred things because they
don't advertise in the REPORTER. |,
is really wonderful how much can be &C
complished by the use of these little, low
priced advertisements.
The Somerset reporter., 1904-02-04
BORN.
M AR RED.

Plshons Ferry.-J Jan. %, to the wife of Arthu
Cain, a daughter.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1904-05-21
HIS BITTER
HREWZ

Mystery still surrounds the sui
eide q Charles Thompson. who SUI
located himself with Eas IN a Firal
avenue lodging house a few days
ago
n 10 known that the suicides real
name vas not Thompson. and the
following bitter message written by
him just before HE death throws no
light on the mystery, II vas found
by the coroner today
To my influential enemies and
their stool pigeons Now. you con-
scsntlousiess. jealous. cowaFdiy. con-
spring crushers Of the poor and
frtsnalsss. I hope you are satisfied.
You have gotten me where you
want me At last and accomplished
somethiux TO be proud OF.
There ls certificate % deposit
Of tss and 8 In money IN the inside
pocket Of my vest I would like
to have Il used 10 give me a decent
burial. as viii not be buried in the
potters field.
CHARLES THOMPSON"
The body atill lies az the nonney-
Watson fn0fEue. No arrangements
have been made yst for burial.
Coroner Hoye will take up the mat
ter and see that the suicides last
request 10 complied with.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1904-05-21
COMMITTEE DECIDES
TO ERECT FIVE STORY
MUNICIPAL Bull DING
MUNICIPAL BUILDING WILL STAND ON FIFTH AVENUE AND
NEsLER WAY AND INDEPENDENT PROPOSED CITY
aALL-PLANs FOR LATTER sTRUeTuRs ALSO CONSIDERED

Construction on the proposed
msnioipal hutdlna on the Keeser
block az ruth avenue and Yssler
wsS. VIII probably be begun before
neat fall The special committee
appointed by the council 20 leok into
the matter OF constructing new
city hall and municipal building
yesterday declared itself "a unanl-
mcusly IN favor 81 the immediate
erection OF the building.
STEPS viii be taken 10 construct a
new city halt II arrangements can
he made with the county commits
sioners 10 erect a combined city hall
and court house. II this cannot be
done. and it Is not likely that IL can.
a special election viii be held forth
with to vote an issue OF tl5e.oQe Of
bonds for the erection % i've
story municipal building
The city hall matter VIII be taken
up with the county commissioners
AZ a joint meeting TO be held next
Tuesday evening.
Building Inspector Place showed
the committee sketch OF the pro-
posed building. on the first floor
VIII be the stables OF the patrol
and ambulance wagons with stalls
foe Is horses and the police chiefs
busy. The wagons win enter the
barn from Yssler way and leave II
en- Terrace street. Provision may
also be made FOR a shooting alley
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1904-05-21

IN which the police fore. can take
pistol practice.
Prisoners viii he ukcn ints a
searching room when brought - the
station. thence to the clerks reou
and then be placed tn an elevator
and taken 60 the jail In enc OF the
upper stories.
On the first fleor also will be sep
arate rooms for the captains, ser
gcants and police matron. together
With bath and toilet rooms. also an
assembly room IN which the force
can drill. measuring 40 by 90 feet
aud vault Tor Valunhles.
In the basement viii be the quar-
tiers Ter the milk. sanitary. quaran-
tine ana boiler inspectors
ON the second floor viii be the
police court with a seating capacity
OF $50. ON this floor also VIII be a
gymnasium.
on the third floor VIII be the
emergency hospital with IS beds
ana the city dispensary. Part OF
this story may be used for other
purposes
Ne plans have been made Tor the
two upper floors other than that the
Jail viii be on one 81 them. Quar-
ters viii probably be made there for
the park and law departments Of
the city and all other extra room
can be used by the city hall en-
ployets pending the completion OF
a new city hall.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1904-05-21
PINT 'M .
M NRNR

Councilman Murphy appeared be-
fore the board Of works this morn
ING ana succeeded In inducing that
body 70 take steps 10 force the Sc
attic Electric Company and other
companies owning poles In the city
10 paint them. as they arc required
TO do b. their franchises.
Murphy appeared only IN the In
tsrest Of the Ninth ward. where he
said there we're hundreds Of an
painted poles. but be succeeded in
stirring tho board 20 declare that Il
would SO ahead and paint the poles
at the oompany.a expense unless
there Waa something doing forth
with.
Two weeks aso the board directed
All the companies 70 30 ahead with
the painting. but the latter have
paid little attention 20 the boards
orders.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1904-05-21
HANDED 1T TO HEARST
THE LOS ANGELES EXAMINER PRINTS scuRRuLous
ATTACK ON THE METHODIST CONFERENCE AND the
PAPER ls VIGOROUSLY CONDEMNED

LOS ANGELES. May u The
most Sensational scene of the Meth
odist conference occurred this morn
ing over an anonymous attack In
Hearsta Examiner. The story print
ed In the Examiner this morning
said that Dr, James H. Day. prcai-
dent OF Syracuse University and n
candidate for hibhop. knocked down
Prof Alexander Hardie. pastor
OF the San Fernando tCalO Meth
odiat church. aud called him liar.
in an argument over higher criti-
eism. The Examiners informant In
anonymous.
DIR, Day made n public REPUTATION
on the floor of the conference. A
scene OF confusion followed. the
conference protecting it's belief In
Or. Day.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1904-05-21
MNE
RRNN Hin

1T took my wife just about 30
years 60 spend all the money | had
aud break me completely. When
she had done that she left me. taxi
Ing with her everything / had In the
world except my clothes the
picture OF my father and mother.
Jacob Becker. an Old soldier. for
merly "a wealthy land owner OF Fan
Jose. Cal. told Judge Hatch this
story In the superior court this
morning aud occurred a divorce on
his own testimony.
lie was allowed 20 tell his story
without interruption. and II vas
plain 10 see that hs had tho courts
sympathy from the first
THAT woman nagHsd me from
morning TN night" the old man
said. Il don't want TO say nothing
against her. but she certainly aid
nearly drive ne Mid Every time |
got hold OF money She would take
Il and blow Il In. and nov IN my
old age ! am clean busted.
Just because she was three years
older than l am she wanted 20 run
tho house. I ana boss here. Jake
she often used 90 tell me. and you
sin't got nothin' 20 say and sure
enough / didn't
When she finally left me. sis
years ago. ! could not bat be clad.
went down 10 the train with her
and saw her leave with everything
owned In the world. for Omaha.
II hope | will never see you
again she shouted as the train drew
out
4 hope won't neither shout
ed back. and that IL the last have
seen or heard Of her
4 believe your story. MF Becker.
Judge Hatch said.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1904-05-21

Rev j. NJ Buckley read a reao-
tuition declaring the attack aH made
In the Examiner as disgrace 10
journalism, an insult 10 the confer
ence and 60 the denomination which
II represents. aud a fragrant In
dignity To It's host. the city Of Los
Angeles
II further recommended that the
conference prohibit the Examiner
from the privileges OF the press dur
Ing the remainder Of the conference.
IL Was greeted with a Chautauqua
salute and shouts, aud was unan-
imounly carried.
Hev. l.. w Munhall. an alleged
opponent OF Or Day. made a public
announcement that no had nothing
to do with the accusations.
James Il. Day. chancellor of SYRIA
cure University. was elected on the
fourteenth ballot. tn the fact Of the
higher criticism" fight lie II the
eighth aud last bishop 10 be elt-tcd.
The total vote Was G9G. necessary
to elect. iGi. Day received i74 votes
after the second Withdrawal. A
ChautauquR salute and shouts greet
ed tho announcement Of hia cleo
tlon.
The other bishops elected are
Joseph Y. Berry OF Chicago. Henry
y. Spellmeyer OF Newark. y. j.
William \. Mcdowell OF New York
James w Bashford OF Delaware. o..
William Burt OF Rome. Italy. Luther
II. Wilson Of Baltimore. and Thomas
u. Nicely OF Philadelphia
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1904-05-21
DIVORCE MILL

Tho following divorces were grant
"a fn the superior court today
Mrs. Miunts Briggs from Charles
Briggs. densrtion. Mrs. Dora Trip
from Wesley Trip. non-supporti
Mrs Nettte clark from George
Clark. dsserfion. Eta Won Baum
bach from Jacob Won Baumbach.
support n. ~. knight from
Mary Knight. desertions Hannah
Ward from Prank Ward. cruelty
and nou-support. J n. Dixon from
J. Dixon. deaertion y. II. Northorn
from Lydia Northern. cruelty; Flor
ence udeu from William Udel.
cruelty and n0n-support
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1904-05-21

THE LITTLE s-YEAR-OLD
daughter OF william Schincks, q
farmer living near Olympia. had her
head crushed under the wheel Of a
heavy logging wagon. Thursday. but
owing 20 the fact that she fell IN a
mudhois her head did not receive the
fun weight and Il 10 hoped she vii
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1904-05-21

REPULSED
JAPs DEFEATED DETACHMENT
OF CAVALRY NEAR WANG
cafTuao

TOXIC. May 2i.-The force Of
Japanese which landed at Takuahan
on the 18th defeated a detachment
OF Russian cavalry In the nelghbor-
hood Of Wang Chitung Friday. The
Japanese sustained no losses. while
the Russian loss was increased BY
the capture OF a captain The Jap
anese have captured Kai Chow. 20
miles southeast OF Nawchwang.
driving the Russians back.