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The wageworker. (Lincoln, Neb.) 1904-????, 1904-10-21

, bread and darn an endless array OF
worn stockings and torn Irocks-the
woman who has done nothing but these
simple and easy duties all day. hurries
to the woodshed and splits some kind
linss. Then she shakes down the
covering that the coal hod is empty
she hurries to the coal shed and Jugs
in forty or fifty pounds OF black and
dirty coal. Just as she starts to touch
match to the hindiings she diScOv-
ers that the ash pan is SO full that it
will shut Off the draft. So she hurries
out with the dirty ash pan, empties it
and hurries back. Then she lights the
fire. In half an hour the steel range
is hot enough to boil coffee, fry pota-
toes and bake biscuits. BY that time.
too. the kitchen is hot enough to kill
a poor weak man ii perehance he
shoula have to endure it while engaged
in the extremely hard work OF dictat-
ing to a stenographer and swearing at
an Office boy.
And when the grouchy husband
tired and weary-gets home ne Won
ders why his wife looks worn and tired
and SAYS to himself that it's such a
pity that his wife can not dress up
and lock as pretty as she used to lcok
before they were married and he cali ga
on her three or four or seven even
ings week.
Wouldn't that jar you?
If every husband in Lincoln had 10
COOK week over red-hot steel range
they would break their neclls getting
down to the gas Office to order in gas
ranges. The Wageworller is trying t.
improve the conditions OF the wage
earning classes. For that reason it is
going to hammer away at 'lobber hus-
bands" Until they give their tired anu
worn wives something like the con-
venences they demand for themselve..
A young housewife who watched Mis-
Hitler with deep interest wanted to ASK
a question, and being there in quest
of information she did not hesitate
a minute.
would it not be possible 10 broii
that steak Just as we'll in a gasoline
oven on top of the stoye?'
What. A gasoline oven in this
busy and enlightened age" exclaimed
'Iiller
90. l don't mean a gasoline stove
mean a detachable oven such as IS
,,ced O., q oaS0Iina StOyp -
The audience laughted at the house
wife's instant disclaimer. because it is
really joke to even think about us
ing gasoline for cooking purposes il
The wageworker. (Lincoln, Neb.) 1904-????, 1904-10-21
this day of gas ranges.

LNlS DAY OF gas ranges.
Il always remove the bone from :.
Steak said Mrs. Hitler. 1T is mere
ly matter OF choice, and it is mis-
take to think that leaving the bone In
NAMES the meat sweeter. Removing it
enables the carver to perform his WORK
be ttcr: that's all. But the bone ana
the TOT gh end of the porterhouse meet
not be wasted-the stock pot should
always be at hand. From the stock
pot we get the bases for our soups
Thus talking and trimming an;
demonstrating. Mrs. Hitler prepared
the porterhouse. 1t was two inches
thick, and il had Just the deep pink
color that all steaks should have. She
put it on the broiler, first greasiEa
the broiler with bit of the fat cut
from the steak The steak was put
seconds. AS she turned the steak she
talked, and by the time the steak was
done-just to a turn-she had told al
about how it should be done.
And when the steak was carved ami
passed around the hungry man in the
rear of the demonstration hall shifted
with delight and made ready to spear
a bit when it came near
Mrs. Hitler is presiding over a COOK
in? school under the auspices OF the
Woman's club. and she should have a
class that embraces every housewife i'll
Lincoln.
The wageworker. (Lincoln, Neb.) 1904-????, 1904-10-21

heat the kitchen seven times hotter
than potter's oven in order that she
may bake or broil for the husband
who is taking his ease in the Norris
chair and reading the evening paper
while waiting for his supper.
Down town the husband ulctates to
s.enograpner in order to save his
time and his physical energy. He
rides to and from his work in the
street cars. He pushes an electric but
ton and calls an office boy to deliver
messages. He insists on having every
thing convenient and as comfortable
as possible. But it's different out at
the house. The wife is suffering over
a red-hot steel range in order TO bake
bread or pies. to boil the potatoes or
to make the coffee. The coal nod is
cmptied. There is no office boy TO
call with an electric bell and send
after the coal. The wife must hike
out and expend her strength in lug
ging III the coal for herself. The ash
pan is filled. No ''office boy" on hand.
rhe wife must drag out the ash pan.
carry it to the alley and then shove it
back under the red-hot crate while the
heat singes her hair and scorches he,
face.
o. yes; there are worse robbers than
the gas companies are even though
they We're guilty OF all that is charged
against them. The husband who robs
his wife OF health and strength and
comfort is the worst robber OF the
/ lot.
The busy housewife snatches few
moments rest in the afternoon by
getting out OF the darning basket. She
becomes intent upon her work and
scarcely notes the flight Of time. Sud
denly she looks at the cloak, gives an
exclamation OF dismay and jumps TO
her feet. Nearly supper time and the
husband Will soon be home. tired and
| hungry and nervous from his long
| hurries to the Kitchen. The fire is out
The coal bucket is empty. The ASH
pan is full. 1t would never do to wait
until hubble comes home and ask
him to split the binding, carry i'll the
coal and lug out the ashes. No, indeed.
| he Will be SO tired after debating let
ters to stenographer and giving or
dsrs TO the Office boy that 1t would be
cruel TO ask him to do that sort of
thing. So the woman who has done
| nothing AL day but get breakfast. pre-
pare the CHILDREN for school, wash
dishes, maisd beds, sweep rooms. set
| MONDAY luncS for the little ones, wash
more dishes set the sponge, knead
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-02-16
MUST FIGHT.
Some Japanese Here Are Still Mem.
ber's Of Mikado's Army.

San Francisco, Cal, Feb. 15-Tbe
Japanese consul in this port in dis
cussins the homeward movement on
the part of the citizens of Japan. now
residing in this country to fight for
their country, said that there We're
quite number of men here who have
already served three years in the
Mlkado's army, who are subject ia
further service when called upon.
lhese reserve men can come Or go as
they please all over the world, but be-
lore leaving Japan, they are bound to
leave their names with some perma-
nent resident in that country.
The latter recognized by the govern
ment as proxy, are notified when the
mems services are required and they
In turn notify the absentees. The con-
sulates abroad keep no register of the
men for this reason and have no iuris-
diction over them. No citizen of japan
residing abroad, who does not belong
TO tins reserve, can be forced to return
and enter the military service. Japan
not recognizing the voluntary system
of recruiting in the army, japanese not
already enrolled in the reserve can
not make service unless especially
called upon to do so. A number of army
reserve men, the consul says, has, he
understands, left for Japan, and n
number probably will follow on out
going steamers.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-02-16
JAPAN'S GRATITUDE
For Kindly Feeling Of Americans Elk.
pressed by Marquis Ito.

Toxic, Feb 15.-Marquis Ito, today gave
The Associated Press written expression
OF his sentiments toward the American
people as follows:
1T is a profound satisfaction that 7 see
so many symptoms of spontaneous SYM
pathy with which the free-thinking peo-
pie Of your great nation seem to watch
the present crisis. In my opinion it was
evident that Russias high-handed expan-
sion toward the hegemOny of the East.
combined with her recent strenuous mill
tary efforts hereabouts. has been becom-
ing daily menace to our future safety
and peaceful existence.
Either to enter into a cordial and dur
able understanding with her, clearly de-
filming and mutually recognizing the re-
spective spheres of interests and binding
her thereby to n certain amount of self
restraint in the future, or else to have
recourse to measures for safeguarding
our future independence ere it was too
late. was the drastic dilemma from which
"" could not longer escape. We have
tried our best to obtain our object by the
FIRST alternative and we have sacrificed
much energy and time and many oppor-
tunities for the sake of peace
Having failed, however, there remains
no other way for US but to stand up in
defence or our own future safety and our
own future undisturbed enjoyment of the
fruits of peace and civilization. No trace
OF race prejudfces. no smack of revenge,
of chauvinism, nothing but the cool rea-
son OF state necessity and of self preser-
Vation, influenced Japans action. The
rest l leave to the impartial Judgment of
civilized nations. which. in the course of
their past history must have had many
experiences OF noble struggles in the de-
fence of the honor and safety of their
countiles: J take this opportunity of ex-
pressing my thanks once more for all the
cordial hospitality shown me during my
sojourn in America
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-02-16
WHERE is THIS SQUADRON?
Unknown Whether or Not II Entered
the Pacific.

Toxic. Saturday. Feb. 13.-The Vlad-
ed. 1t is unknown whether the squad
ron returned to Vladivostock or effected
passage into the Pacific An unycri-
lied report says a foreign warship was
seen off Naizura naval station. The
japanese are not specially concerned,
over the naval situation. as they feel
confident that they will soon dominate
the sea.
There is fear of the Russians inter-
ceptinS the kasaga and the Nishin or
erecting Il junction with the Port Ar
thur squadron. The Russians possess
no navai bases except these at Port
Arthur and Vladivostock and the latter
may freeze up and bar the relief squad
ron.
Despite Russian assurances mini
MIXING the damage sustained by Ad-
miral Togo's attack. last Tuesday, at
Port Arthur, the Japanese are certain
that the Port Arthur fleet was severe
~ crippled. Admiral Togo's fleet was
not severely damaged and was capable
OF lighting another battle immediately
afterwards. The battleship Full was the
most seriously damaged. Withdrawals
Tor repairs of the Japanese fleet will not
materially reduce it's fighting strength,
Lieutenant Commander Yamanaya, a
gallant and promising officer, was the
most prominent of those killed on the
japanese side at Port Arthur.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-02-16
ABSOLUTE RETiCENcE.
Japanese Officials Keeping Their Bust
ness to Themselves.

Shanghai, Feb. 15.-Advices from
Nagasaki dated Friday, Feb IL. state
that absolute reticence is maintained
by the government. An intense war
feeling prevails among all classes
though there is an apparent absence
of excitement. Among the striking
features of the situation are the strict
censorship which is exercised over all
cablegrams and the close cOncealment
of military and naval maneuvers. 1t
has been the governments policy to
have the news of naval conflicts come
as n complete surprise. The Japanese
themselves did not know the destina-
ton of the warships. The news of the
japanese successes has caused sup
pressed eXultation. The only demon
STATIONS have been made by neWSbOyS
wearing bells who are constantly sour
rying their way through the city with
extras which are issued frequently
by the papers. These are eagerly read
and occasional shouts of "bansai." the
Japanese hurrah, are heard on the
streets.
A torchlight parade i'm honor of the
japanese triumphs was called for
Wednesday evening ut Nagasaki.
where there is a large colony of Rus
SLAMS. When the Japanese began to
assemble with lanterns. the police in
tervened and dispersed the crowd with
out the occurrence of disorder. The
Russians in Japan are not terrified by
the situation. but nevertheless acting
on the advice of their consuls they
have begun a general exodus.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-02-16

was torpedoed abaft the engine room.
The battleship Cesarvitch, which also
was tOrpedoed, has been locked
The whole fleet has been taken into
the inner harbor and Port Arthur is
depending for protection on her forts
which have been reinforced. There is
frequent firing which is presumably
drawn by Japanese torpedo boats.
Firing was heard at midnight. Feb. II
at intervals, also on the night of the
18th and 18th. On Feb. II. the firing
continued, until o'clock, in the after
noon. An eye witness claims to have
seen IS dead landed from the Russian
ships, Wednesday.
1t is understood that Admiral Stark
has been reduced for his failure TO re-
pulse the Japanese attack. The
cruiser Novik was the only vessel to
do effective work. She gave chase to
the japanese torpedo boats and ac-
cOrding to the Russian account, sank
two and captured one. The WenchoW
had 400 Japanese refugees on board
and there was an exciting time during
the battle of Wednesday, as shells fell
around the Wenchow. After several
orders we've given her to leave port
and as often revoked she was allowed
to sail, Feb II. The Russian author
tiles supplied her Japanese passengers
with rice but paid not attention to a
signal for 4 fresh supply of water.
1t is stated that the European resi-
dents of Port Arthur have been reas-
sured, but that the Chinese are making
frantic efforts to get away. Reports
of Russian victories are. it is said be-
ing circulated to buoy up the hopes Of
the residents. 1t is apparent that the
Russians have at present decided not
to use their fleet, but to depend on the
land forces Eleven ships will, it is
stated, have to be repaired before they
can take the aggressive on the sea.
The captain of the Wenchow reports
| that he was held at Port Arthur until
all the Japanese in the vicinity We're
gathered and placed aboard. Japa-
nese were brought from points as far
away as Hardin. A few Japanese are
LETT in Manchuria. The refugees left
their homes and stores. in many cases,
losing thousands of dollars.
| Several japanese have been arrest
cd on the charge of having in their
| possession maps and charts. Refu-
gees who go to Japan can give the
government valuable information.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-02-16
ILL TREATMENT.
Japanese Claim They Are Not well
Used by Russians.

New Chang, Sunday, Feb. 14.-Apoul
80 Japanese men on their way TO rem
Tsin We're arrested at Taihihchou, req.
u, with their women and arrived mere
in custody. The American consul
Henry B Miller procured the release
of the women, but Viceroy AleXieH Or
dered their rearrest and transportation
together with all the Japanese in Man.
churia to Port Arthur. Mr.. Miller
based his action on assurances the
Russians gave the japanese consul that
all Japanese subjects would be project
ed and permitted to leave when they
desired.
There are numerous Japanese conf
plants of Russian ill treatment. 1t IS
said that 400 Japanese refugees from
Hardin and elsewhere, who arrived at
MukGen, Feb. 10. were arrested ana
| that many of them were severely beat
Ell and detained until they purchased
| their release. When they were liberat-
, ed the Japanese We're sent i'll open
| trucks to Taihihchou where they were
again maltreated and sent on TO Port
Arthur. Some of their women were
sent to New Chang. Consul Miller
| took the women under his protection
| and sent them to Shan Haiakwan.
| Mr.. Miller protested TO the civil adj
| ministrator against the cruel treat
ment of the japanese refugees by Rus
/ sian soldiers and requested census of
| all Japanese transported to Port Ar
| thur. The consul himself was menaced
by Cossack without provocation and
| the officer commanding at New Chang
expressed his regrets and promised to
severely punish the Cossack. The civil
administration promised to afford bet
ter protection to the refugees.
| Independent naval officers say the
| CZarvitch. Retzvan, Pallada and Novik,
damaged in the first naval battle off
Port Arthur, cannot be repaired in time
to decide the command of the sea. They
also say the Russian land forces are
demoralized. They are trying to watch
| the entire coast.
| The officers of the Russian gunbOat
| Sivoutch. at New Chang declare they
are prepared to blow up their vessel
in case of danger. They are employing
searchlight all night long over the
surrounding plains.
The constant Geographic Interrupt
| tons threaten to complete the isOla-
| ton of the war some except by dis
patch boats. Admiral Alexieff has for
hidden all ships to enter any OF the
ports of the Lisotung peninsula. 1t is
understood that his object is to carry
out the defences of the harbors which
| hitherto have been neglected. For
| eigners are not permitted to move
without military permits.
The foreign missions at Mukden, ap-
pretending Chinese outbreak, are
sending the missionaries with theil
families dway.
The reports that Japanese ships have
been seen using searchlights off New
Chang and off the coast near kinchou
| are Chinese fictEAs.
| There are about 1000 Russian troops
| now at New Chang.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-02-16
APPROVE NOTE.
Russia and France Favor Secretary
Hays Idea.

Paris. Feb. 15.-The foreign Office to-
day, confirmed the announcement made
in these dispatches, Saturday. that Russia
and France approve of the United States
note on the subject of neutrality with q
reservation excluding Manchuria.
The success of the American initiative
to secure the neutraliZat ton of China and
the limitation of the area of operations
continues to absorb official and diplomatic
attention, the results effected being CON
Sdered paramount to actual operations
1t is said that the second American note
and the various replies will constitute an
accord of the powers without signing i
further agreement.
The American officials here expect Rus
sin to issue a declaration similar to that
of Japan, favoring the principles of the
accords; but the French foreign office UNI
derstands that Russia's brief approval al
ready gwen constitutes Russia S response
The general view, including that of this
American officials. is that the accord viii
prove of ineStimable benefit in limiting
the conflict strictly to Russia and Japan
thus keeping out Great Britain, France
China and all other powers, and also cir
cUmscribing the zone of the conflict. But
this view is not universally accepted, GER
tain high quarters holding that Russia
secures real benefits from the accord by
the indirect admission of the powers, 1oi
the first time, that Manchuria is TO be
treated differently from the rest of China
The American answer to this is that Man.
churia is excluded from the accord merely
because actual war operations are pro
cceding there, but there is reason to be-
licve that Russia attaches much import
ance to the powers excepting Manchuria
from the accord dealing with China.
The only advices received here concern
ing the operations in the field show the
gradual concentration of Russian and Jap
anese troops near the Yalu river.
y question has arisen concerning the
powers acceptance of the third clause OF
Japan's declaration relative to her recog-
milton of China's neutrality. This clause
approves China'S neutrality, but adds that
China shall be expected to maintain gar
risons at Shan Hal Kwan and other STRAIT
egetic points. 1t is said that the Euro
pean powers will not approve of this con-
ditioD, as it will have the effect of re-
| quiring China to do garrison duty helpful
to Japan and indirectly prejudicial to
| Russia. 1t is also claimed that the condi-
| ton is contrary to the spirit OF strict
Chinese neutrality contemplated by the
A ,nerican note.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-02-16

Admiral Criu, approached the ndrpoi'
but did not enter. The kOrietz ana Va
REG were lying in the harbor. Inc
Japanese admiral gave them until noon
to come out. Both Russian NesseiS
cleared for action. All the shipping
in the harbor was notified by Adinlrai
Criu to get out of the firing line.
There was also in the harbor the
british cruiser Talbot, the french
g. User Pascal, the Italian cruiser Eiol
and the United States gunboat Vlcks-
burg. Ali were active. The Nariag s's-
nailed the Talbot and a boat from the
British cruiser went on board. Shortly
afterwards the Narieg and korletz got
under way and steamed out OF the mar
Dor The crew of the English Warsnlp
cheered them as they went out to flght.
When the Russians We're four miles
out the japanese threw a shot across
their bow, but they did not stop. TIE
Japanese lay between the Islands lo
miles out, blocking the only entrance
to the harhor. When the Russians were
six miles from the japanese fleet heavy
firing began on both sides. The VariaS
turned her broadsides loose at 11.55 A.
NJ. Then the Variag turned at right
short distance as if to make the beach,
but was seen to suddenly turn again
eastward and gave them her other
broadside The japanese continued fir
| ing until 122o when the Variag was
seen to be on fire near the stern.
The Russian vessel then turned back
| toward the harbor and ceased firing at
ZAP p Nj. The Japanese followed al
most to the entrance of the harbor.
firing on the Variag which had a heavy
| list to port and was evidently in Il sink
| ing condition. The KorietZ was practi-
cally untouched. The Variag lost 80
| men and seven officers killed ana AZ
wounded. Count Muro was killed on
| the bridge About 600 shots We're fired
| in all but the firing was not very ac-
| curate and the Variag was hit in only
six places. One shot which struck her
on the water line amidships wrecked
one Of her engines. When the Russians
anchored off the entrance to the har-
Dor, the British cruiser Talbot sent
four hospital boats on board with a
doctor and nurse. The United States
| gunboat Nicksburg also sent three
boats with surgical assistants.
| The Korietz was abandoned at $50 P.
NJ her crew going on board the Pascal
and at 357 p. NJ, she blew up with Il
terrific explosion. The Variag was
lb. ldoned soon afterward. her officers
dee ming her situation hopeless. The
| dead We're left on board.
| TIE crew of the Nariag went on
| board the Talbot, the Pascal and the
| F,lba. Some also went to the Vicks-
burg. The Variag burned until 6 p. NJ,
with frequent explosions as the flames
| ignited her ammunition. She sank.
| turning over to port as she went down.
| The Russians eventually went from the
Pascal to the steamship Sungaii A
Russian officer told the captain Of the
Nicksburg that he had come to ask an
| asylum for one night only.
The Japanese casualties are not
known. but it is rumored that one tor
pedo boat destroyer was sunk during
the action.
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JAPAN'S ARMY MOVEMENT
Will Not Begin Until After Naval
Operations Conclude.

Toxic. Saturday. Feb. 13.-The date Of
the forward movement of the main body
Of the japanese army has not been dis
closed, but it probably will be deferred
until after the completion of naval opera
tons The publication of the numbers
of soldiers at the points Of mobiliza ton is
still forbidden. The mobilization is pro-
crossing with surprising celebrity and
without confusion. The staff shows a re-
markable mastery Of details The main
railways are cancelling or curtailing
schedules and devoting every energy to
facilitate the movement of troops. The
reserves are assembling and occupying
the garrisons vacated by the regulars and
this movement IS progressing with the
precision of a drilled army. All are i'm
mensely eager to take the field.
Subscriptions have been opened for tn.
first 100,GO.OOO yen war bonds. The sub
scriptions will close. March 10. 1t is an
ticipated that the issue will be oversub-
scribed many times. The country is pre-
pairing for n long war and seems capable
of sustaining itself financially for two
years. 1t possesses vast military and ma
val stores and excellent home credit. The
soldiers and sailors are ready to give their
services if necessary.