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Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1904-02-11
WAR IS
BEGUN.
Japan and Russia
Engaged in the
Death Business
Arbitrament Of Arms
Called to Settle
Controversy
Each Be|Iigerent in
Haste to Gain First
Advantage
RUSSIA BLAMED

London, Feb. 9.--In dispatch dated
Nagasald, Saturday, Feb. 6, which was
delayed by the censor, the correspond
ent of the Telegraph asserts that Rus
sia deliberately precipitated the crisis
by secretly dispatching few days ago
from Port Arthur transports loaded
with a full division of troops and es-
corted by fleet and landing them
near the Yalu river, thus occupying
northern Corea.
The Japanese patience became ex-
hausted, and yesterday Japan moved
her ships and took llnreslsted posses
sion of certain merchant vessels, in
Guiding the Shilka and Manchuria,"
the correspondent continues. 1.-TWO
other Russian vessels were seized and
escorted to Sasebc, Japan.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1904-02-11
FORTUNE CRUMBLES.
Sum of $4,000 Found in an Old Casing
Worthless.

Waukesha, Wis, Feb. 9-To find the
sum of $4,000 incased in a wallet, old
and torn, and to have both wallet and
currency crumble at the touch. was the
luck Of John Birthrong, carpenter OF
this city, while working on the re,
modelling CT the residence of Mrs.
Louise Chamberlain on Martin street,
The carpenter was tearing away n win
dow casing, when the wallet fell from
the upper part and struck him on the
head. The money was in bills and
made a roll nearly six inches in diane
ter. On being handled the wallet and
the money crumbled away and both are
worthless.
1t is supposed that the bills were
placed in their hiding place by the late
Cornelius Mcmahon, who was generally
known as an eccentric and close.fsted
person and before his death was reput-
ed to be worth at least $4,000. Very
little available property was left at mis-
death and it is supposed that the bills
found were at least part of his fortune
and had been placed in hiding by him.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1904-02-11
CHAPTER XXll,


lHhts
Seems yet more fair
No ono eQualed the Countess Sitani
IN the nrt Of arranging "A fete She
was determined that this one should
be unrivnlcd in the annals of Florence
the Beautiful The magnificent suite
cf rooms was thrown open and spuerh.
Is decorated; tier after tier Of gor.
Eeous bloom, With background of
dark.Precn fern, greeted the eye; rip
ping fountains with silyory spray
cleaning statues, half-hidden by the
rich foliage and stllion hangings half
bewildered enc with beauty And
among the flowers were pretty little
hooks that the countess had arranged
with an especial eve to nrtatiuns-
Cozy little bowers full of light and
fragrance.
The rooms presented coup d aeil
.of magninceuee, and. what was stin
better Of artistic taste and elegance
rarely surpassed The countess often
said that her drawing-room had been
Guilt with nm especial eye TO private
theatriCNls. II was divided by an
arch and the arch was covered with
hanging of violet velvet, richly trim.
med with gold the hargings on this
evening were drawn and the smaller
part of the saloon used as a theater.
the stage was placed there. chairs for
the guests We're in The larger part of
| the saloon
, All the elite e Florence were in.
yttcd, and there were but few re,
fusals. Soon us Il was rumorea that
Countess Sitani the belle Anglaise,
Lady Sclwyn and imperial beatrice
Leigh were TO appear in series Of
| tahleauN, there was perfect Juror.
The night was calm, grandly bright
and silent There could only 10 such
nights in Italy, where the oderous
blossoms Sigh, but never die Tho
moon shone and the stars cleaned
the odor Of orange, myrtle and trail
ing vine filled the soft Whispering
wind The arrangements of the in
terror Of Countess Sitani's house were
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1904-02-11

lIstence OF any other man except her
own husband.
A third scene was arranged, where
| in Miss Leigh was TO enact the
Maiden Queen" Lady Selwyn, Amy
Robsart;" and then Prince Cesare
asked for something 20 which all three
ladies could appear.
II know Of NJ thing" said Countess
Sitani, There never have been three
rivals on the stage at once. Stay, |
have an idea, you must not know what
It Is until the evening of our fete. !
declare ! am entranced with myself for
the thought"
Many other pictures were arranged
II was an hour none Of them ever for
got Sunshine, bloom, and fragrance
were all around them, and the poetry.
the tragedies Of the world, passed In
review before them. Countess Stani
was her own bright self, radiant and
plquant. Lady Selwyn, forgetting
for the time her cares and sorrows,
reused by the poetry Of the hour,
locked more lovely than she had ever
done. The sunlight pickering through
the vine leaves, fell with many soft
CLEANS on her golden head and eX-
quislte face. Beatrice Leigh, with all
her grand, passionate beauty, felt that
the rival she hated was farest of all.
81 could not hate her more" she
thought, as she watched Vivian's linger.
ing look of admiration; but life will
never be sweet TO me again until |
have crushed her"
Il predict" said the countess, that
our fote will be the greatest success.
shall ask the elite of Florence, Lady
Selwyn, remember how much depends
on you, Miss Leigh | am afraid Of
your nerves. Now shall we adjourn
and have some muslc?"
They walked together through the
orange and myrtle trees while birds
sung sweet music and blossoms
Lrcathed forth all their sweets. Grad
ually Miss Leigh fell behind; she
seemed intent on gathering a bouquet
Of orange flowers. Seeing that she
was alone Vivian joined her, while the
others walked on,
You look thoughtful Beatrice, he
said, after two cr three Intellectual at.
tompts at conversation.
q am thinking Of you" she replied,
Are you very much annoyed, Vivian?"
Annoyed" he repeated, with sur
prise, No, Why should | be?'
II am 90 glad" she said. knowing
how much you detest anything In the
Darby and Joan style, | thought per.
haps Lady Selwyn's declarations Of de.
votion had annoyed you. | felt quite
vexed fer You when | saw the countess
and Prince Cesare laughing"
Were they laughng?" he asked, i'm.
patiently. "Vioante will never learn
tact | must speak to her All,
Beatrice, wish, poor child, she We're
moro like you. She Is all sweetness
and goodness"
"Nay," she interrupted the beautiful
face flushing; she has charms of her
own more potent than mine"
Her plan succeeded Lord Selwyn
was weak enough to dread all laughter
and rldicule The sharpest words he
had ever yet spoken to his young wife
were those IN which he babe her never
amuse people by her public declara.
items of affection again.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1904-02-11
BADGER WINDOW SMASHER
NOW ON PACIFIC COAST

Los Angeles, Cal, Feb 9,-Mrs. Mar
tha Kicks, with several aliases, who
first gained notoriety by appearing on
the streets Of Oshkosh, Wis. in a state
of intoxication and throwing brick-bats
through the store windows, has arrived
in Los Angeles She is known through
cut the country as The Window
Smasher and is tramp. A warning
has been issued against her and she
will probably be expelled from the
city. Prior to 1897 Mrs Kicks was
committed to two asylums for the in
sane in Wisconsin and two in Mime
sofa. Each time she was released as
sane.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1904-02-11
PARIS BoURSE IN WILD
PANIC OVER WAR NEWS

Paris, Feb. 9.-The Bourse has wit
messed the most serious slump in he
past fifteen years, owing to the war
situation Russian state securities
were particularly affected; 1901 4 per
cent. bends fell from 9795 to $3.50
1891 8 per cents fell from 1880 to 10.
1898 8 per cents from 1890 to 74.50
French state securities. per cents,
fell from 1882 to 1862 Other state
securities fell from to three francs
There is general panic in all stocks
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1904-02-11
JAPS LAND TROOPS

Bulletin-London, Feb. 9.-Che Foo,
correspondent Of the Mail, cables that
60 Japanese transports are landing
troops in various ports in Corea at
Masampho and Fusan, on the south,
and Kunsan, Mokpho and Chemulpo
on the west Seoul is to be occupied
and the landing is being covered by
the torpedo division. The main body
of the Japanese fleet, the correspond
ent concludes, will sail in the direction
of Port Arthur.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1904-02-11
FIRE AT WAUkESHA.

klranaris 5ottlng Plant 7cctfc. ~,
Causing Loss Of ss,cco.
Waukesha. Wis. Feb 9--F1-e aa-
ginning shortly after midnight ye~-e-
cay morning, totally Destroyed tha
lottling plant Of the AimGnal
Spring company. situated a.o2s yhe
tracks Of the Milwaukee road -
alarm was turned IN with q ssw
minutes after the fire started. and tfe
city department responded prempt ty
but was poNerless to stay tee aares.
as the nearest fire Plug was 1850 fer,
distant The flames were famed ar
brisk wind NOTHING ~ aav wa
was saved and the loss Il estfrla.
at $4,000 with no insurance IL
possible that the plant may he rebuff
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1904-02-11
PEKlN THREATENED

London, Feb 9.--In a dispatch from
Tien Tsin the correspondent of the
Standard says Russian force is re-
ported at Kalgan, in Pechili province,
10 miles northwest Of Pekin and near
the great wall, and that preparations
are being made for the flight of the
Chinese court and the removal OF the
imperial treasure, as it is feared Rus
sla will descend upon Pekin,
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1904-02-11
American Ships to Watch Fun.

Washington, D. c., Feb. 9.-Tenta-
tive orders have been prepared for
sending cruiser squadron of the Ash
attic fleet northward from Subig bay to
the vicinity of Port Arthur to observe
Japanese-Russian naval operations and
to be at hand to protect American in,
terests wherever they may be menaced.
The orders will be submitted to the
president for final revision but will not
be sent unless agreeable to Russia and
japan, which will be sounded in adj
vance on this side.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1904-02-11
sternbura in Conference.

Washington, d. c., Feb. 9.-Baron
Sternburg, the German ambassador,
called on Secretary Hay yesterday and
had a long conference, at which it is
understood the question of Chinas in
tegrlty and the Importance OF preserv-
ing that country's neutrality during the
Russian-Japanese war was discussed.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1904-02-11
RAILROADS HAVE
PROSPEROUS YEAR
CORPORATIONS REPORT IN
CREASED GROSS EARNINGS.
TAXES SOMEWHAT HIGHER

Northwestern and Omaha Roads Will
Pay Nearly $4,000 More-smalI
Roads Prosper Out of the $5-a-MiIe
Glass and Have Large Proportional
Increase.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1904-02-11
Fleet Ready to Fight.

London, Feb. Sin dispatch from
Nagasaki dated yesterday the cores
pendent of the Telegraph says:
1T is assured that the Russian fleet
will fight. The Russians long ago de-
cided upon war, and their delay was
due to lack Of preparation and uncer-
tainty as to whether certain powers
would intervene or not"
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1904-02-11
JAPs WANTED WAR.

Washington, d. c., Feb. Count
Cassini, the Russian ambassador, had
a long conference with Secretary Hay
yesterday afternoon. The ambassador
was assured that the United States
could be depended upon to maintain
strictest neutrality, Casslni informed
the secretary that Russia was cen
WINGED that Japan had all along been
anxious for war and that her breaking
off of diplomtie relations at the mo-
ment when Russia was putting forth
her utmost effort to make concessions
that would preserve peace was evil
dence of bad faith.
American Nurses NAY &C.
New Work. Feb. "A score O.
nurses from Bellevue hospital viii
leave fer tho far east az spon as the
iishting begins, Several nurses who
served on Jhe Maine are here a1d
anxious 70 80 70 the front
Russia Still Wants Peace
Ch'earo, Ill., Fob g--AnGraw
Bcuchcrkc. his secretary and i.ta"
rrcteo ii the Russian legation
poNtu. sassad through Chiea-D fasl
rllht ga the Nay & 81 pytershdrc.
Tie sail
Russia wants peaca u tie fu
east above all else ma VIII aAt d-1.
unless for q 10 it ny Japan. on tn
other hard taran Il anSiou. tor war.
Russia will never give III Maachufia.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1904-02-11

Japan and Russia is begun. Perhaps
the greatest struggle of arms in his
tory was started when diplomatic re-
lations were formally severed yester
day. This was the beginning of state
of war, though no actual declaration
was made. The Japanese minister to
st. Petersburg, probably acting ON in
.structions, suddenly left. Then the
car ordered the Russian minister to
leave Japan AID war existed.
Japanese Fleet Sails.
Washington, ID. c., Feb. 9.-Secre.
tary Moody has received cablegram
from Lieutenant Commander Marsh,
the American naval attache at Toxic,
announcing the departure of the naval
division from Japanese waters for
Chemulpo, Corea.
America to Be Neutral.
Washington, d. c., Feb. 9.-Regard-
ing the attitude of the United States
in the threatened war, Assistant Secre-
tary of State Loomis reiterated to the
Russian ambassador during the latter's
call that the United States would OBJ
serve complete neutrality. No declara.
ton of neutrality will be made until
actual hostilities commence or war is
declared.
Interference Asked.
Vienna, Feb. 9-The Austrian peace
society has sent cablegram TO Presi.
dent Roosevelt requesting him to inter
vene in the Russia-Japanese conflict
under the provisions of the internation-
al arbitration tribunal at The Hague.
No Coersion on Russia.
London, Feb. 9.-No such arrange.
ment as suggested by the ST. James
Gazette, that a demand be made that
Russia must either grant Chinese SOW
ereigntly in Manchuria or fight Great
Britain and the United States, is known
by the foreign officials here.
Rumored Agreement Denied.
Washington, d. c., Feb. 9.-The
state department officials deny that
any agreement has been made to the
effect that the United States and Great
Britain would intervene after Russia
has crushed Japan and insist that Man
churia would remain part of China.
Rumor of Captures.
London, Feb. "a lIlmor that
some Russian merchant ships have
been captured by Japanese warships
reached the Japanese legation here,
but it is discredited and it lacks con
.firmation.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1904-02-11
No French Troops.

Paris, Feb. 9.-The ministry of ma
rine positively denies the report that
preparations are being made for send
ing French troops to the far east.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1904-02-11
Powers Will Act.

London, Feb. 9.--The Paris CORES
pendent of the Mail says France has
agreed With other powers to land
troops in China directly hostilities be
gin in order to insure the neutrality
of the middle kingdom.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1904-02-11

GREAT WAR BEGINS
Washingtun-Th war between
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1904-02-11
Rumored Agreement Denied.
Rumor of Captures

London, Feb. "a rumor that
some Russian merchant ships have
been captured by Japanese warships
reached the Japanese legation here,
but 1t is discredited and it lacks CON
firmation.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1904-02-11
America to Be Neutral.
Interference Asked.

Vienna, Feb. 9.-The Austrian peace
society has sent cablegram TO Presi
dent Roosevelt requesting him to inter
vene in the Russia-Japanese conflict
under the provisions of the information
al arbitration tribunal at The Hague
Devils Lake inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, Ramsey Co., Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1905, 1904-08-19

busy season, but the hours passed
very pleasantly to those who
were present.
:: Rev. Reeves, Of Devils Lake
filled the Chapel pulpit Sunday
and delivered an eloquent and
appealing address on "The Att
tude Of the World Toward
Christ ,
The crowded excursion train,
enroute for Starkweather, stop
ped long enough in Webster to
leave a marked impression on all
the literary and beauty loving
eXcursionists.
Devils Lake inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, Ramsey Co., Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1905, 1904-08-19
Wantec. Girl for general house
work. Apply to Mrs. @. A.
Dodge. 17tf

STATE OF NORTH DAKOTA 50
County of Ramsey.
In County Court, before Hon. D. G. Duell,
Judge. -
- In the matter of the Estate of Margaret
Daeley, Deceased. - -
John Daeley, Administrator, Petitioner,
Annie. Francis and Colletta Daeley. Order
for hearing petition for license to sell real es-
tate, minor heirs of said deceased, Resi- ondents
The State of North Dakota to the above
named respondents, and all persons interested
IN the Estate OF Margaret Daeley, Deceased:
You are hereby notified that the petition Of
John Daeley administrator of the Estate of
dargaret Daeley, late of the city of Devils
Lake, in the County of Ramsey aud State of
North Dakota, deceased, has been filed in this
court, therin petitioning that he be authorIz.
ed, empowered and directed to sell certain real
estate belonging to the said decendent' estate,
described as follows, to.wit: Lots thirteen II3I
and fourteen (1D in Block -four "a of H. II.
Kugers addition to the city of Devils Lake in
the 'ounty of Ramsey and State of North Da-
70 a. II is ordered that said etiton be heard
by this Court on the % day of September, A. d,
IVA, at ~ o'clock in the forenoon of that
1 1,a az me Court Rooms o. this Court, in The
court House. in the city of Devils Lake, County
therefore ordered that all persons Interested in
sai a estate are hereby cited and required then
an9 1 there to be and appear before this Court
ana snow cause if any,,the have, why said petit
I9h should not be granted. - 81
Dated the 9Th day of August, A. D. 1904
By the Court,
[sEALl b. q. Duell.
Judge of the County Court.
Brennan and Gray, Attorney for petitioners.
Devils Lake inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, Ramsey Co., Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1905, 1904-08-19
Some Odd -.
Names Found

The Inter- Ocean representative
while prying into other peoples
business as a news gatherer, has
met some pecularities on the
notaries' records, in the way of
names. In one day he found a
Rooster, a Henry and a Chicken.
He is now looking for some one
named Egg to complete the curl
osity. On another day he
found Bluebird, Jaybird, Hawk,
Buzzard, Sparrow, Dove, Eagle
and Nightingale. On another
tour he found a Hogg, a Trough,
a Sloppher and a Swillman.
Another odd combination of
names was Boozer, Bier, Whiska,
and Drinkwater. In fact, the
searcher after curiosities can
find them on the notaries regis
tiers.
Devils Lake inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, Ramsey Co., Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1905, 1904-08-19
10 u0ReROR0 0R0 9@u0@e &e@9p.
!: WEBSTER ITEMS
OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES

All the political citizens at
tended Saturdays convention.
Cal. Lapham, Of Cando drove
to our town on Sunday
Mrs. L. J. Rusk went down to
Ele Lake on Tuesday. .
Mesdames Leet and Baldwin
drove down to the Lake Friday.
The weekly C. E. meeting was
conducted by Miss Alma Honett.
Mr.. and Mrs. L. D. Smell at
tended the races on Saturday.
The new hotel is now complete
and is an important addition to
Webster. b. -
Claus Eckland went up to
Starkweather on Sundays ex-
cursion. ..-....
Miss Alma Honett came home
Friday to remain until the open
ing of the University term.
Mr.. and Mrs. O. Bratthold
were guests Of Mr.. and Mrs. Olaf
Leet last Sunday.
Rev. Nebeth, of Hampden ar
rived on Tuesday and is the
guest of his friend Rev. j. T..
Peale for the week.
Rev. ]. R. Peale had charge of
both morning and evening ser
vices in the Devils Lake Presby-
terrain church last Sabbath.
Did you hear about Missouri
and the load Of tWine? No?
Well / won't tell it, but ask
him he knows.
Rev. o. F. Jones will preach at
st. Clements Chnrch, Webster
Sunday Evening August 21st at
7:3O
Mrs. John Munig returned a
few days ago from a several
weeks visit with her numerous
friends at Leeds.
Mrs. Olaf Leet was summoned
to Brockett on Monday by the
serious illness of her mother,
Mrs. Humphreys.
The Presbyterian choir excel
led all expectations in the rem
dering Of the anthem 6 Praises
to Our Lord" ii Sundays ser
vice.
The Sunday school picnic last
Saturday was not as largely at
tended as usual on account Of the
Devils Lake inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, Ramsey Co., Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1905, 1904-08-19
IS IT JUSTICE?

In the hearing Tues. of Lou
Eaton as one Of the persons ac-
cused of having brutally assault
ed w. V. Baker, States Attorney
Anderson positively refused adj
hitting any and all of the wit
nesses, and also refused w. v.
Baker the privilege Of employ
ing an attorney whom he consid-
cred more competent than An
derson, and in whom he had more
confidence.
Anderson gives Expense to
the county" as his reason for not
admitting said witnesses. What
are citizens paying taxes and
supporting government for if
not for the protection of life,
limb, and property?
And is it, or is it not more
economical to the state to have
the expense necessary to dis
cover, suppress. and punish
crime w. V. Baker.
For Sale Good surrey, neally new.
j. E. Watt.
Devils Lake inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, Ramsey Co., Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1905, 1904-08-19

STATE OF NORTH DAKOTA T..
County of Ramsey. SIS
In District Court, %2r'r U.s.
Second judicial District. y. ~ +,
Hattie Skinner. Plaintiff
E vs.. s..F. .Es
b William Skinner, Defendant
THE STATE OF NORTH DAKOTA TO
THE ABOVE NAMED DEFENDANT:
You are herby summoned and required to an
above entitled action, copy Of which was on
the 9TH day Of July, 1904, filed with the clerk of
the the Court in and for Ramsey county, North
thereto upon the Subscribers at their Office in
the city of Devils Lake, N. D.. within thirty
days from the service of this summons upon
Plaintiff will take Judgment against you by
default for the relief demanded in the COM
plant, besides costs and disbursements.
Dated this 18th day eff July, 1904.
MCCLORY, BARNETT g. ADAMSON,
Attorneys for Plaintiff, 49,
Devils Lake, N. D, 1924
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-06-14
RETIREMENT OF COL. RAYMOND
Formerly Engineer Commissioner OF
the District.

Col. Charles w. Raymond. Corps OF En-
gineers, at his own request. has been placed
On the retired list of the army under the
forty years service clause and Will shortly
he advanced to the grade of brigadler gen.
eral in accordance with the act passed at
the latest session of Congress. Col Ray
mond is a native of New York and has had
a long and distinguished career in the
army. He is especially well known to the
residents of this city through his service
here as assistant to the chief of engineers
nj the War Department, from December.
1856 to January. 1888. and as Engineer
Commissioner of the District from January,
1888. to February. 1890. He has been re-
Gently stationed at New York city, In charge
of river and harbor works In that vicinity.
mostly in New Jersey. He has been relieved
of that duty by Col William r. Livermore.
Corps of Engineers.
The retirement Of Col Raymond will re-
suit in the following promotions In the
Corps of Engineers: Lieut.. Col. William II.
Heuer to be colonel; Maj. Thomas w. Sy-
mons to be lieutenant colonel; Capt. Charles
8. Richie to be MAJOR First Lieut.. Amos ..