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Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1904-11-08
The Sea SCOuroe


The dee was quickly opened, and a
defiant smile had alreauy begun to work
upon the pirates face, but it passed
away Immediately, for those were not his
slaves chat entered; they were a colonel
and score of soldiers!
Take that man. uttered Fox, point.
ing to Laroon as he spoke.
There was a short struggle and the
buccaneer was bound prisoner.
Now, Marl Laroon," pronounced the
old man, your race has come 20 an
end! You know me, l think?'
He gazed fxedly into the pirates face
as he spoke, and the bold, bad man
covered and t-embled. He did know
who 1t was that spoke to him, and re-
vealed the fact
"Ay," he Missed, standing now at ease,
while his brow grew black as night with
hate and deadly vengeance, Il know ye,
Stephen Hum ohrey. But | am net gone
yet! You must not think of triumph
while | liver
The less You think of life. my dear
sir, the less you'll feel Of disappointment
when the kanginan takes you
There was something in the very calm,
sober quietness OF that remark which
carried an ice bolt to the pirates heart.
stephen Humphrey" uttered Paul.
as soon as he could command his speech,
at the same time letting 20 his hold upon
Mary, and turning toward tAe Old gem
tIeman.
Yes, Paul" returned he whom we
have known as James Fox II am Ste
phen Humphrey. Do you remember the
name?"
Uncle Stephen?"
Yes" answered the old man, with
smile.
And l lived with you when 1 was
cbildT"
Yes"
And Mary?' whispered the youth,
trembling violently.
Can she not guess?' answered the
other, extending his arms toward her,
while strange look overspread his fea-
lures.
The maiden tottesed forward an6 sank
upon his bosom. She gazed up into his
face and in very low whisper she muir
Eured:
Father
But you sre not my fatherY cried
Paul.
mo, nor am | any relation, save such
as my solemn pledge. given to your Eying
father, and my love make"
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1904-11-08
Counting a Girl in Spain.


Counting in Spain is conducted on
principles that might almost be de-
scribed as unique. The Spanish girl
Of any attractions is almost always
attended by a young man who is
known as her novio, and who has the
privilege of squirting her on her walks.
although by a singular anomaly no
formal engagement exists. So long as
this state of things continues the
young lady has to be loyal and obedi-
cnt to her gallant But he may cease
his attentions at any time and openly
transfer his attentions to some other
lady. Although the advantages of
such a custom are all on the side Of
the male, very few Spanish girls
would care to be without novio,
however tickle.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1904-11-08

Strange meanings are TO be extract
ed from words. The most remarkable
are sometimes the result OF deSpera-
ton. If a boy cant think" of his
answer. he is likely TO manufacture it.
A teacher tells. in the Brooklyn Eagle,
this story OF drawing OUT the power
dormant in the pupils mind.
He was explaining TO fsrmer lad,
Who was studying Latin and had
been called on to recite. the fact thar
4 proposition often intensifies the
meaning OF a verb.
Take cavo, Cor instance" he said
IT means to hoihew out. Now what
viii a proposition do 10 its'
Intensity il, sir.
That's right Now what would ex-
cavo mean's'
To hoIlea, out louder"
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1904-11-08

New statutes. Just issued In Russia.
place women doctors on practically the
same footing with regard to education
and practice as their male rivals.
Women may now obtain diplomas pur-
suing their studies for medical degrees
in the universities Of the country and
in tie military medical academy
New York Medical Journal
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1904-11-08

BY the way. there is something new
in coin purse, which is just twice as
convenient as anything we have had
before. Instead OF being solely Tor
nickels or dimes. it is made to hold
both. as well as quarters. The purse
represents a three-leaf clover. and can
be bought in French gilt, silver and
gun metal. Before long il Is sure TO
he made In green Woman's
Home Companion.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1904-11-08
not designed for bank managers or
merchant princes.

not designed for bank managers OF
merchant princes.
The fiat encourages matrimony ana
domesticity, for the reason that II 1t
were not for the flats hundreds OF
young men of moderate salaries who
are obliged to be at their places of EN-
ployment at an early hour would have
to forego the pleasure of married life.
The fat is not an ideal place in which
to bring up large family. But it is
a great boon to young married people
who have not reached the point where
they can afford to keep an establish
ment." The fat is an evolution from
industrial conditions in the metropo-
lis. 1t admirably meets the necessities
of modern life. Any ordinances de-
signed to regulate the construction of
flats should be directed toward max
ing them fireproof and securing per-
feet sanitation and ventilation, rather
than the curtailment of their benefits.
New York News.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1904-11-08

Ansgar College OF Hutchinson, MINI.
recently assigned b. the Trustees 10 the
creditors, was sold At auction. the prop
erty. which is estimated to be worth $50.-
coo. being taken BIZ the Connecticut Fire
Insurance Company for the amount OF
its mortgage. S10.S36.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1904-11-08

the charge of the
Unitarian Church
of arb ORC ugh
70 a q. Leicester.
England. and thus
has become the
first W 0 N a n
preacher in til e
United Kingdom.
Miss Won Petzold
is an accomplished
student. She has
had the degree Of
master CT arts con-
ferTed on her and
speaks several Ian
qua ge IS. She is
ffpnY4fx fn@a-a-4sasz
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1904-11-08

Thomas " Williams. mining con
tractor Of Wilkesbarre. Pa, and brother
Of former Congressman NJ. b. Williams.
was accidentally killed ii coal mine.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1904-11-08

Owing to an attack OF rabies. il has
been necessary to destroy the hounds Of
the Chester Valley. Pa. hunt, said to
be one of the most valuable in America.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1904-11-08
BAD and Homo Life.

As a general proposition. il may be
safely stated thar every time inven-
tive genius seeks TO tighten the bur
dens Of housekeeping. or bring ii up
Somewhere near the standards Of eco
nomical efficiency reached by other In
dustrial sciences. he dissurbs what is
popularity called 'domesticity' and
menaees home life" Il IS true that
n great freplaee. with its cracking
backlog ard brass arsIirons. is more
s.home-like'' than steam radiator.
Every man likes 10 regulate his own
heat In winter. ans. SIT beneath his
own tree in summer. But the lat was
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1904-11-08

1t must be NJ IN new widows
cup Of freedom TO Snow that rhe may
be properly referre.l to as ''relict-"
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1904-11-08
a Woman PREACHER.

Miss Gertrude gon Petzold is a
striking tyne Of The much talked of
new woman. She recently was offered
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1904-11-08
WAR DURING A WEEK
INTEREST WAS IN THE WAR
SCARE RATHER THAN IN WAR.

Threatened Hosti1ities Between Eng
land and Russia Startled the World
Lion and the bear Crowded yiciousIy
at Each Other.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1904-11-08

deeply Interested
In church work and believes that she
will command as much attention in
the pulpit as would be given to a man.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1904-02-23
FIRST LAND ENCOUNTER.
Occurs on Korean Soil Between tn
Russians and Japanese.

st. Petersburg, February 2O-A
dispatch from Port Arthur today says
the first land encounter occurred yes
terday. A picket of CoSsa cks attack
ed a small detachment Of Japanese
troops on Korean territory. The Cos
sacks captured some Japanese pris-
oners, on whom they found maps and
papers.
The collision was presumably be-
tween accommodating parties.
A general engagement is not antici-
pated Immediately.
A special Port Arthur dispatch says
the Japanese fleet was observed Feb
ruary 18th, cruising off that port
Reports from Northern Korea say
the, Koreans are showing a decidedly
friendly attitude to the Russians.
The Manchuria railroad is convey.
Ing troops without difficulty to the
various points of concentration
Native. reports say that the Chinese
pirates, since the outbreak Of hostili-
ties, have been displaying much ac-
tivity in Eastern Asiatic wlre-s IS
almost to paralyze the coasting trade.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1904-02-23

ly by Daniel Webster's reply to Hayne
to render it necessary to go into that
question. Moreover the American Sc
cession had failed
But" asked Mr.. Tillman. would
we have failed If We had France or
England a big friend like Panama had
in the United States to keep you peo-
pie away?"
When Mr. Spooner concluded the
Senate adjourned until Monday.
THE HOUSE.
Washington. February 20.-Tbis was
a field day in the House. The naval
appropriation BIZ was under ccrsidera-
tion and the discussion encoTnpassei
various topics, much of ii revolving
more or less around politics. After Mr..
Dayton, Republican of Wes- Virginia.
Of the committee on naval affairs had
pleaded for larger navy Mr. Hitch
cock. Democrat, Nebraska, declared
that there was gross national extrava-
gance in the annual appropriation bills.
He asserted. too that the larger items
in the army and navy supply bills went
to the trusts. the armor trust. the beef
trust and the shipbuilding trust. He
gave notice that he would attempt on
Monday to amend the bill to provide
for a government armor plate factory.
He said the armor plate trust had made
enough profit during the last five years
to pay handsome dividends. pay entire
ly for it's plants and have money left
over. He declared that the very gov
ernment which was supposed TO be
after the trusts was making large con-
tracts with them.
Mr.. Hardwick, Democrat, of Georgia,
precipitated a discussion on the Philip
pine question, by declaring that the
retention OF the island was response
BILE for the demand of a large navy.
oh
a declaration as TO the future of the
islands,
There was some discussion between
Mr.. Cooper, chairman OF the insular
committee and Messrs. Hardwick and
Cochran over the retention of the Phil
ippines and the position of the Repub-
lican administration on that subject.
Mr.. Cooper declined to say whether
or not the intention of the Republicans
was to withdraw from the islands.
Mr. Bates. Republican. pennsylvania,
said he was glad to see the Democrat1c
members getting together. He called
attention to the utterances on the mi
nority side on the Philippine question
and then to the views recently ex-
pressed by Mr.. Cleveland on that and
other subjects. The latter, he obserV-
ed. was regarded by certain newspapers
as a receptive candidate.
Mr.. Bates attached signicance to the
bringing forward in the House the
question Of the retention of the Philip
pines.
Mr.. Williams, the minority leader.
sought to secure an adjournment until
Tuesday that proper respect might De
paid to the memory of George Wash
ington on Monday. Mr.. Payne, of New
York, thought it would be more patri-
otic to celebrate the anniversary by
building up the navy, and the House
adjourned until Monday, with the naval
aupropriation bill still pending.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1904-02-23
SITUATION AT PORT ARTHyrI,
An Irregular Volunteer Corps Being
Raised to Defend the Fortress.

St Petersburg, February 2O.-Ma-
jor General Plug, the chief Of staff
of Viceroy Alexief telegraphed from
Port Arthur today as follows:
The situation at Port Arthur is
unchanged.
"A sotniaI of Cossacks marching
from Wiju, captured a japanese ma
jor, Tatsaru, with five soldiers and
two civilians.
The reports regarding the enemy
are generally contradictory and
scarce.
1T is confirmed that troops Of
Ypan-Shai-Kai (commander-n-chief
of the Chinese army, are being dis
patched to Tsin Chou and Kapangtse.
"All is quiet in Manchuria-"
A later dispatch from Port Arthur
announces that by order of Viceroy
Alexief an irregular volunteer corps
is being raised to defend that fortress.
The men will be provided by the state
with arms, radons and the necessary
clothing.
1t is thought, the dispatch adds.
that Japan regards sooI stuffs con-
signed to Port Arthur as absolute
contraband of war, and that she will
undertake TO compel ti,A capitulation
of Port Arthur by a siege.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1904-02-23
THE OHIO SENATORSHIP.
Leading Republicans in Conference
Over Successor to Hanna.

Cleveland. O.. February 20.-A con-
ference of Republican leaders was held
here today, attended by Governor Her
rick. George B. Cox, of Cincinnati and
others, to discuss the situation in con-
nection with the election OF
United States Senators from Ohio to
succeed the late Marcus A. Hanna. AT
the conclusion of the conference, Gov
ernor Herrick who had strongly urged
TO become a senatorial candidate, issu-
ed a statement saying:
Last November the people of Ohio
elected me as Governor by an unpre-
cedented majority. That election plac-
ed in my hands a trust for execution.
My duty is plain and clear. L VIII ex-
ecute that trust and remain in the
governors chair.
George B. Cox, of Cincinnati, who has
also been frequently mentioned in con-
nection with the vacancy, said:
Il am not, and will not be q candi-
date for the place"
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1904-02-23
PRESIDENT OF PANAMA.
DR.. Amador Inaugurated President OF
the New Republic.

Panama, February 20.-Dr. Amador
was inaugurated first president of the
Republic Of Panama at 4 o'clock this
afternoon before the National Consti-
tutional convention. Pablo Arosemena,
president of the convention, admins
tered the oath of office.
The inauguration occurred in the
plaza in front of the cathedral. the
same place where the act of Panama
nian independence was read on NO
vember 3rd, 1903. Thousands of persons
were present and the scene was most
interesting 4 number of ladies of the
best society witnessed the ceremony,
as did the bishop of Panama. the civil
and military officials. the American
charge d'affairs, w. w. Russell; the
French charge d'affaires, all the con-
sular representa- tiveS and officers of tho
American navy.
MIR. Arosemena delivered an eloquent
speech which was replied to by the
President.
President Amador has appointed the
following cabinet: Minister of Govern
nlent and foreign relations, Thomas
Arias conservative.
Minister of Justice and Jublic lnstruc-
ton. Julio Fabrega. conservative.
Minister of Finance, Francisco Es-
priello. liberal
Minister of Public. Manuel Quintero,
liberal
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1904-02-23
EXPLOSION AT POWDER PLANT.
$4,000 Damage TO the Latin and
Rand MiIls-Three Men Killed.

Paterson, N j.. February 2s-An ex-
plosion at the Latin and Rand Powder
Mills at Wayne. seven miles from here
today. caused the death of three men.
Three mills were wrecked. A.. Jack
son and James Weir were killed in
stantly, their bodies being blown 10
pieces. Frederick Weimer died an hour
later. Thirty-five other employees were
injured. several seriously. The cause
OF the explosion is unknown. Its force
vas felt here in Newark and IN other
nearby cities. The town OF Little Falls.
five miles from the mill was badly
shaken and many windows were broken
and several large brick chimreys col
lapsed.
In addition to the three men killed.
the only employees seriously injured
was George Morgan a clerk in the Office
OF the company. Mrs. David Willis.
who lives IN cottage not far from the
powder works. was made unconscious
by the shock OF the explosion and is in
a serious condition
In Wayne. q fire resulting from the
explosion caused excitement The
whole glass front OF Youngeisons store
was blown out and the concusson set
hre TO several crates Of matches I'm the
store. The blaze was soon sxtinguIsh-
ed BIZ a bucket brigade. The damage
TO the powder plant is estimated et $50
600
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1904-02-23

Committee Meets i'm Jacksonville
Several Witnesses Heard.

Jacksonville. Fla, February 20.-The
subcommittee Of the House committee
Of the Judiciary which has been inves-
tigating the charges against United
States Judge Charles Swayne. met in
Jacksonville today. Judge Swayne was
present, during the examination. He
formerly presided over the court of
the circuit in which Jacksonville is To-
Gated but now his circuit is in West
Florida.
E. p. AXtell testified today and posi-
lively denied the statement made by J.
NJ Bars at Tallahassee to the effect
that Axtell in the interest of Swayne
said to Bars in Washington that II
Bars would not push the proposed
change in boundaries of the districts
SO as to have Swayne removed from
Jacksonville, Bars would be given
anything he wanted in the way OF re-
ceiverships and masterships to be ap-
pointed by Swayne.
Horatio Bisbee testified that in his
opinion the charges against Swayne
and the effort to have him impeached
grew out Of the prosecution of election
fraud cases in 1885, when numerous
Democrats OF Middle Florida were pros
ecuted in the Federal courts. Bisbee is
a Republican and a lawyer OF great
prominence in Florida.
Charles NJ. cooper, former Democratic
Congressman from the Jacksonville dis
trict testified to the effect that Swayne
had appointed a receiver for the Jack
sonville, Tampa and Key West railway
when he had only heard one side OF the
case presented.
The committee will meet Monday to
hear more testimony.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1904-02-23
CONDITION OF AFFAIRS.
A Correspondent Visits Port Arthur
His Account of What He Saw.

Yin Kow. February 20.-By means
of special permission obtained from
Major General Plug, Viceroy Alex
ieff's chief of staff. a newspaper cor
respondent succeeded in passing the
lines under official escort and visited
Port Arthur, which IS closed to all
civilians. The correspondent gives the
following account of conditions:
Only thirty per cent of the popu-
latfon remains at Port Arthur. and
many of these are leaving. The
trains are crowded with refugees
Railroad conditions are excellent and
trains are running on schedule time.
There are only a few unfinished side
tracks and one unfinished bridge be-
tween New Chwang and Port Ar
thur. The peninsula of Loa Tung IS
quiet. Adequate guards are maIn-
tanned at all culverts and bridges, and
preparations for defense are beng
continued. The troops in the vicinity
of Kin Chow are active. A strong
force is guarding the narroweSt sec
ton of the peninsula
The authorities have mitigated war
conditions at Port Arthur by fixing
the prices Of food stufrS. The prices
OF other commodities. however, have
advanced The authorities have taken
possession OF all food supplies in the
stores which were deserted by Chinese
and other merchants. They are pro-
viding for a siege by sending wheat
milling machinery to Port Arthur. and
claim that there is sufficient food
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1904-02-23

London, February 20.-The French
ambassador M. Cambon left London
today for a weeks visit to Paris as
he frequently does.
The German ambassador, Count Won
Metternich, is also absent on a week
end visit.
No significance is attached to the
absence of these ambassadors from
London.
Count Benckendorfr, the Russian
ambassador, left London today for St
Petersburg. The afternoon newspa-
pers made sensations out Of his de-
parture, connecting it with rumors
that the Car was displeased with his
ambassadors at Washington and Lon
don and with his Late minister at
Toxic, owing to the recent turn of
events and out of baseless rumors of
threatening European trouble.
The Russian embassy said positive
ly that Count Benckendorff had gone
to ST Petersburg for three days, to
bid farewell to his son, who is going
to the Far East with his regiment
The uneasiness exhibited on the
continent in regard to the possibility
that an European war may ensue
from the struggle in the Far East is
not shared by Great Britain No
power has made such complete naval
preparation for every contingency and
yet no where is confidence greater
that the hostilities will be confined to
Russia and Japan than it is in Lon
don. The despatch from Madrid that
Great Britain intends to seize Spanish
points in the event of war has not
even the semblance of probability
The Associated Press learns that at
the present moment, Spain and Great
Britain are on the verge OF conclud-
ing an arbitration treaty, and that dn
other ways their diplomatic relations
are closer than they have been for
years past.
At the Spanish embassy here, it was
emphaically declared that the move
ments of Spanish troops were not due
to a warning from Great Britain or
any other power, but were simple and
comparatively unimportant precau-
tons that all nations must take when
one of the great powers is involved
in war.
"All the rumors," the foreign office
said, that European complications
are in sight are quite baseless."
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1904-02-23
LOSS OF PANAMA
ihe Republicans VIII Fight the
Amendmcnt and the Han OF secrrry
Is Removed Sd That There Gan be
Free Discussion OF the Terms of the
Amendment Before the Vote On
Rafification Takes Piacc-Tcrnss of
the Bacon Amendment.

Washington. February N.-Senatcr
Bacon's amendment 10 the Panama
canal treaty, providing for the award
to Columbia OF financial satisfaction
for the secession OF Panama was to-
day In executive session OF the Senate
ordered made public. The aneadmest
Is opposed by the Republicans aad the
ban OF secrecy Is removed only for the
purposes of more effective debat. In
the two days which remain before the
treaty Is 10 be voted upon 1t has been
said that IL Colombia's wrath could be
appeased. and the fear eliminated tha.
this government may be subjected 10
constant embrogiios with the Colon
bians. all but four democrats OF the
Senate would join In the vote for ratI-
fication.
The Bacon amendment Is as follows:
Amend Article /, by adding the fol-
lowing at the close thereof:
In consideration OF the guarantee
on the part Of the United States OF the
independence of the republic of Paua
ma. and in further consideration Of
the importance to both the United
States and the republic of Panama
that there shall be peaceful and cordial
relations between their governments
and people respectively, and the gov
ernment and people of Colombia. Ii is
agreed by and between the United
States and the republic OF Panama
that the government of the United
States. acting both for the Unitea
States and for the republic OF PAN
anna. and in their names. shall be en-
powered to treat with the republic Of
Colombia and agree In thesr behalf. a
sum of money to be paid to and re-
ceived by the republic OF Colombia in
full compensation for the surrender ana
quit claim of any and all right OF SOW
ereignty, alleged and claimed by the
republic OF Panama. and on account OF
any and all concessions heretofore
granted by the republic OF Colombia TO
the new Panama Canal Company AMI
to the Panama railroad company. or
claimed or held by either of said cori-
panies and on account Of any and all
claims and alleged rights in or to the
property Of the new Panama canal
company and the Panama railroad
companies Of the shares or other inter-
ests in the same; and also In full COM
pensation for any and all alleged
claims OF the republic Of Colombia
against either the United States or
the republic OF Panama on account OF
the recent revolution in Panama and
the secession Of Panama from the re-
public OF Colombia, or any alleged
matter Or thing connected therewfth.
And IL Is further agreed that the
United States shall guarantee to the
government OF Colombia the payment
in full OF the sum of money which shall
be agreed upon for the said oonsidera-
TONS