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Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-03-18

made their memorable visit, but there were many able men in Japan, and they pushed the country forward so rapidly during his minority that the Japanese advance was well under way when the young emperor became old enough to take the reins of power A constitution was adopted, an up to date western parliament was installed, and, surrounded by such men as Mar quis Ito and Count Inouye, the mikado has become one of the worlds truly great rulers. He has adopted the ed ucational system of the United States; he has raised, trained and armed modern army of 6OO,OO0 men; he has built formidable and efficient navy; for years past he has been sending the young men of Japan to seats of learn ing all over the globe; he has made Japan the champion of the open door sona1lv directing the movements of his soldiers and sailors in the lrrepress1DIe conflict between greater Russia and greater Japan. =. "Honorab1e Gate"
 The word mikado means honorable gate, and through him the Japanese have entered the arena of nations and, for better or for worse, have accepted the gage of battle in struggle that to them is titanic The actuating spirit of the Japanese has seemed to be an unsuitable appetite Tor know ledge.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-03-18
Chinese Houses.

The size of a Chinese house is regu- lated by>the rank of it's occupant. Every detail of the architecture is under strict supervision, and no deviation from cer~ tain established rules is permitted
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-03-18

with the eagerness of children they have gratifed the craving.
 To gain an understanding of present conditions ill Japan it is necessary to consider the fact that nine-tenths of the rulers of the empire and a great majority of. even the professors in the colleges are from the old fighting class of the samurai.
 The Samurai.
 These descendants of men who for hundreds of years knew no other trade than fighting, who were trained in the sternest discipline and who gained all the strength and virtue that come from hardship, are men of the same fiber and characteristics of their ancestors The first commandment of the samurai was, ''Thou shalt not live under the same heaven nor tread the same earth as the enemy of thy lord" In ancient days "the lord" referred to was some petty feudal chief. Today the same spirit of loyalty is given to the mikado. It not only exists among the samurai, but permeates all classes.
 Ask any boy his most cherished ann bition, and he will answer, 'To die for the mikado." With such a spirit who can wonder that the laps make idea! soldiers? 4+a <
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-03-18
Plants Sleep.

Plants. like animals. have periods of activity and rest, some being active during the day and sleeping at night, and others resting during the day and working at night.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-03-18

schools, the workmen in the shops, all began to talk about the time that Ja- pan was to meet Russia. It was only about eight or nipe years ago that the Muscovite stole the fruits of the Jap's victory. Never was time better spent than these intervening years in the preparation of the island empire to right the wrong. Spies dressed as coenes were sent in large numbers to Manchuria and Siberia to study the lay of the country and the characteristics of their prospective foes. Young men went to St. Petersburg and other Rus sian cities to size up the Slavic power and to devise how best to meet it. Every move the nation made was di- reeted to the one end
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-03-18
Unity of Thought

The unity of national thought is shown nowhere in q more marked de- gree than in the growth Of the uerer- nina tion to fight Russia. Ever since the Port Arthur incident after the Chino-Japanese war it has been the settled purpose of every subject of the mikado to help whip the great bear. As one man the nation went to work preparing sor the struggle. The army was increased and trained. The navy was enlarged, and the gunners were drilled. Every ship that went to Eu- rope was required to bring back a quantity of arms and ammunition The peasants in the fields. the hovs in the
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-03-18
Red Cedar for Pencils.

The red cedar which Is used in the manufacture of lead pencils is found in large tracts in Colombia, near the Ven ezuelan border.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-03-18
All Sorts of Pets.

The duchess of Marlborough has cu- rious liking for uncommon live things as pets. Amongst the creatures in her col lection are gazelles, snakes and pelicans.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-03-18
Why the Jap Changed

The closest students of this adaptive people agree that the Jap did net take up western ways because he particu- larly liked them. He saw that only by taking them up could he hope to make his country great nation, and he was determined to be a world power, the leader of the orient. Thus he gave up customs he loved for those he loathed
 This was not matter of sentiment, but of cold blooded calculation, for un- derneath all his apparent gayety and lightness the Jap has scientific mind
 He is more of utilitarian than T sentimentaIist,. He saw that intellech
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-03-18

The Lion--You don't look well, Mir. Hippo.
 Hippo-No, and I don't feal well. Why, I've lost 500 pounds in 8 week.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-03-18
A Great Ruler.

This nlarvelcEs achievement was largely due to the receptive and irnita- tive characteristics of t-.e Japanese. to their tireless industry, to their in- tellectual activity and to their un- Quenchable thirst for knowledge
 Mutsuhito, the present progressive and brainy emperor-the one hundred and twentieth of the imperial line-was only year old when Perry's ships
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-03-18

A IL things considered, Japan is
 N one of the most wonderful na- tions of today. Fifty-one
 years ago, when the shogun ruled the country and the Japanese were as exclusive, barbarous and un- progressive as the Chinese of today, the mailed fist of civi:izati tion knocked at the gates of the Land of the Rising Sun. The mailed fist was that of Un- cle Sam, and his agent was Commodore Perry, brother of the hero of Lake Erie. He demanded that the ports of Japan be opened to the trade of the world, and as his demand was backed by the thunder of many cannon 1t was granted. The Mississippi, one of Per ry's ships, was the first steamship the Japanese had ever seen, but almost i'm mediately they began the formation of steam navy, and within seven years after Perry's visit they navigated a steamer of their own construction across the Pacific. The value of steam navigation was but one of many things the Japanese speedily learned from the foreigners they had so long excluded. The nation had slept for thousands of years, but had awakened at the boom of Perry's guns. It overthrow the sho- gun and made it's mikado ruler i'll fact instead of in name only. It's think ing men began with almost feverish in- tensity to absorb the learning of mod ern times, and in half century they have made their island empire first class world power
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1904-03-07

Marquis of Queensbury rules
would be worth going long journey
to see.
At Astoria Saturday night Perry
Oueenin and Fred Muller boxed a 20
round draw. the second time the men
have gone the limit. Both men were
in good shape at the end of the bout.
Oueerin did most of the leading while
Muller depended on straight left and
right counters He brought Queenin
to the floor in the 12tn round and
again in the 18th. OCeenin has wired
a challenge to box either Reilly or
Mullan and he may be accommodated
with match here. Mullan and
Oueenin fought a 20-rOund draw
year ago, but Mulian declares he had
the best of the go all the way through
and should have been given the de-
cision.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1904-03-07
RETURNS FROM 1.-THE EAST.
JOHN Wedert Arrived Sunday From
His Old Home in Wisconsin.

John Wedert returned Sunday from
an extended visit with relatives AT La
crosse, Wis. He reports that the Win
ter has been an extremely severe one
in the east and he is glad to be back
in WaIla Walla and enjoy the mild
winter weather that prevails here
Mr.. Weidert reports that there are
thousands of hOmeseekers coming west
during the present month. Almost
every west bound train is loaded with
farmers from the eastern states VINO
are DESTROYS of locating on the Pacific
coast Most of the homeseekers are
destined for Seattle, Portland and SpO-
kane, while quite a few are going to
the Lewiston country.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1904-03-07
MONTAGUE IS ALIVE
Found on His Homestead in
the Mountains.
...V!NG IN SMALL ,N...!PHSOWStD SHACK
Claimed He Was Complying With the
Land Laws-WiII Come Out
Today.
.!V!NG IN SMALL .n.!P!H0VIStD SHACK

John Monta que, the aged pioneer,
who was reported missing several
days ago, was found Sunday about
two miles from his cabin, alive and in
good health.
When he was reported lost a party
consisting of w. A. Shelton, Wiley
Shelton and Thomas Copeland started
out to search for him. They went to
his cabin and made a thorough search
of the premises, but as he could not
be located, they proceeded up the
mountain. They went as far as they
could on horseback, but they encount-
cred very heavy snow drifts and they
proceeded on foot. About one mile
this side of Russell springs they found
Montague in a little shack which ..e
had constructed on a homestead that
he had taken up. He had felled two
trees, placed two long poles across
them and covered them over with can
vass. Here he had lived for several
weeks. When the searching party
found him he was sitting in the i'm
provised shack. near a small camp
stove, smoking his pipe and seemed tC
be completely contented He was in
good health and did not appear to have
been effected in the least by the Sc
we're weather.
He claimed that he had gone to his
homestead to remain for the purpose
of complying with the law and would
return to his cabin in few days. He
appeared to have ample provisions to
keep him for some time, but admitted
that while the snow was very deep
several weeks ago he was compelled to
subsist on dry bread and water for a
number of days.
The searching party tried to induce
Montague to return with them, but he
said that he was not quite ready to
leave his homestead but would come
out today.
Clarence Ross and Ben Jones. who
left Walla Walla Saturday morning to
search for Montague, returned last
night and they confirmed the report
brought in by the first searching party.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1904-03-07

Main street. The services at the resi-
dence We're conducted by Rev. Austin
Rice, of the First Congregational
church, the choir from that church
furnishing the music. A large number
of friends Of the deceased attended, in
Guiding the members of Washington.
Enterprise and Trinity lodges l. 0. O..
F.; Integrity lodge, A. O. U. W.; and
Ida lodge, Degree of Honor.
After the service at the house the
funeral cortege. which was one of the
,argest ever witnessed in Walla Wal
la, proceeded to the Odd Fellows GEM
etery At the grave the beautiful Odd
Fellows ritualistic burial service was
performed by Washington lodge.
The pallbearers were H. A. Gardner,
Albert Tout, George E. kellough, John
Smith, William Van De Water.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1904-03-07
Will BE RETAINED
Frank Smith Will Be Re-
appointed Commissioner.
BOARD WILL TAKE ACTION TUESDAY
His Resignation Will Be Accepted and
He Will Be Immediately
Reelected.
BOARD WILL TAKE ACTION TUESDAY

1t is reported on good authority that
the county commissioners will tOmOr-
row settle the matter of the vacancy
in the board tomorrow by reappOinting
Frank Smith. The subject was to
have been called up this morning, but
Chairman Cornwell, for some reason
not known, failed to reach the city.
The friends of Smith, it is stated,
have prevailed upon him to remain on
the board, and when the commission
ers meet tomorrow, they will accept
the resignation filed by Mr.. Smith sew
eral days ago Commissioners Corn
we'll and McCaw and Judge Thomas H.
Brents, of the superior court, will then
elect Mr. Smith, and he will again as
sumo the duties of the office.
This action will undoubtedly prove
to be a disappointment to several re-
publicans, who have had their eye on
the job since Smith filed his resfgna-
ton. 1t is reported that there We're
four candidates for the place and each
of them have been working very hard
to secure the appointment.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1904-03-07
K. OF P. CONVENTION.
Big Gathering of Pythans at PendIe'
ton Saturday.


The Knights Of Pythias of Umatilla,
Union, WallOwa, Baker and Malheur
counties, comprising districts No 10
No. II and No. - of the order in Ore
gon, held a joint convention at Pen
dleton Saturday. 1t was the largest
gathering of Pythians ever held in
Eastern Oregon. Over 600 members
of the order were present, including a
number of Knights from WaQa Walla.
The convention was held in the after
noon and in the evening there was a
contest between the Umatilla county
and Union teams. The rank of Knight
was eXemplified in a most excellent
manner, the Union team winning the
prize by % points.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1904-03-07
NEW OFFICERS ELECTED.
Ladies' Relief Society Holds Annual
Meeting.

At the annual meeting of the Ladies
Relief Society held Saturday the fol-
lowing officers were elected for the
year 1904: President, Mrs. George T.
eph Scott; secretary, Mrs. Yancey G.
Blalock; treasurer, Mrs. w. P. Win
ans; trustees, Mrs. NJ. Ryan. Mrs. z.
K. Straight, Mrs. T. H. Brents, Mrs
H. c. Gregg, Mrs. McCool: visiting
LOrenZen, Mrs. Thomas MosgrOve.
Mrs. J. E. German, Mrs. w. A. Will
liamS, Mrs. John Smith.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1904-03-07
MASS MEETING TONIGHT.
Everything Arranged for the Gathering
at the Opera House.

All the arrangements for the mass
for the purpose of taking action in re-
gard to the retention of Fort Walla
Waila on the list of permanent posts
have been completed. Mayor Hunt
will preside and a number of citizens
will deliver addresses. The Ninth
Cavalry band will furnish the music
for the occasion.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1904-03-07
LEG AMPUTATtD.
J. P. Cox, an Old Pioneer, Underaoes
an Operation.

J. P. Cox, the old pioneer farmer of
the Walla Walla valley, underwent a
surgical operation at ST. Mary's hos
pital Sunday evening. For some time
Mr.. Cox has been afflicted with bone
disease in the right leg, which ulti-
mately resulted in gangrene setting in
Sunday evening DR.. f. E. Shaw am
putated the right leg just above the
knee. Mr.. Cox rallied from the oper-
alton and today was reported to be in
4 very good condition.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1904-03-07
A Chiefs PhiIosophy,

The press agent of the Indian con-
following philosophical remarks OF
Chief Joseph, "as translated by Red
Thunder"
Small mothers have brought forth
big Chiefs
Bad deeds loses much sleep"
"A secret calls at "a hundred wig
vans"
Every man knows how to make love
for himself"
''Stingy- Man tries to warm himself
with smoke"
"A hungry stomach does not quarrel
with the cook
Little caution sets a big death
trap
You can't tell a guns kill by its
kick"
"Bad-News flies on the lightning's
WINGS
In the dark is good place to look
at Yourself"
DO not bait with sturgeon to catch
perch
1.-The hornets sting feels longer than
the herOn's hooks
You do not have to eat grubs be-
cause they taste sweet to the bear"
Il am always afraid that clumsy
kindness will step on my feet
"A Frenchman seems polite enough
to shake hands with crab.''
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1904-03-07
AMONG THE SPORTS.
Reilly and MulIan May Make Another
Match.

Jack Reilly and Barney Mullan may
meet again within the ropes in the
near future. Lewiston sports have
wired an offer to put up an $500 purse
for the men to box for, the match to
be pulled off in Lewiston. The two
row to discuss details of the proposed
match Another match between the
two men with smaller gloves and
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1904-03-07
For Sale Cheap.

Two very deep lots, house. five rooms
not including pantry and cellar.
Stable for two horses and a COW, sew
eral choice fruit trees; large number
of grape vines: many flowers, etc.
Nice small home cheap. Inquire "W''
Statesman office.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1904-03-07

Political Manager-Do you think we
can depend on Squiggins' honesty and
fidelity? Ward Heeler-I am sure of
him. The other fellows offered him
only half what we're paying him.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1904-03-07
Chinese Slaves for the TransvaaI.

LONDON, March THE prtvy
council met at buckingham palace to-
day 1t is understood the king has
signed the South African Chinese ordi-
under bondage to work in the mines.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1904-03-07

The real estate firm of Slater &
SherrCd. located over Beams furniture
store on East Main street, have nine
dwelling houses for rent ranging in
price from IS to 500.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1904-03-07

"Arrah Pat. Have you seen Mike
lately?' "Yis, begorra l did. l was
going along the street Yesterday, and
l thought l saw him on the other side
and he thought he saw me-but, bedad
when we got near to each other itswas
naythur of u.s.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1904-03-07
LAID AT REST.
Remains of Late Edward E. Freeman
Inferred Sunday.

The funeral of the late Edward f.
Freeman took place Sunday afternoon
from the family residence on East
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1904-03-07

College Place bread is like home
made bread at Muntinga'S.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1904-03-07

Many use Co-JaMo coffee; you try
some at Muntinga'S.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1904-03-07

Alfalfa seed and seed rye at G. A.
ReckS grocery.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1904-03-07
TOO LATE TO CLASSIFY.

FOR SALE-FOUR-HO BOILER
and engine. combined. churn, cream
also dairy cattle including cows and
heifers, dry and giving milk. G. A.
Jacobs. TOuchet, Wash.
SEWING WANTED.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1904-03-07

John Montague. the aged pioneer.
who was reported missing several
days ago, was found Sunday about
two miles from his cabin, alive and in
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1904-12-17
Attentiorii

Attentioni
DoysTas too Iers to y. your
a.. Ast [poor .s1 d Our ~. , doubt
that our 81 stock Of b day goods
viii lassA enough eroa9pd.
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1904-12-17
John Ryan was on the sick lis

John Ryan was on the sick list
this week.
A short distance south OF the
deport, Friday morning, the passen.
ger train from Marquette struck a
young heifer owned by Jerry Green.
leaf, which ran onto the track. The
animals legs were broken, and it
was killed as soon as possible to end
its suffering.
There is good skating on the bay
near the docks, which is source Of
amusement for the young people.
Edward Real has placed fine,
large floor show case in his drug
store.
Frank G. Barnhardt, of Milwau-
kee, was Baraga vititor Wednes-
day.
The Nester Estate has large
quantity of logs on the Mineral
Range, which will be shipped to
Baraga by rail. 1t is expected that
the shipment will begin next week.
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1904-12-17
l.DaIIy. tDaIly except sunday

InPoRTANr--iso pounds Of hagsaes ~
Be checked free on each fnlt tD6Ret, - ~
free allowance viii be chaFged Sue II s0I2llS
Ance with published tariff. NY
Always mark name and deutfnatbon % 49,
cheek. which Win AID idsns>Aaetisn anA -
covsry In cass Of lon.
For tickets, time tables, and other
Information apply to
A. w. SrARK. Ticket Agent,
Baraga, Mob
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1904-12-17
HOW SEEDS TERMINATE.
Writer Describes Method by Which
Plum and Apricot Tree Enter
on Stage of Life.

"The method by which plum or ap-
ricot tree makes It's entrance upon the
stage Of life is interesting" says Pear
sons. ''The hard shell of the plum stone
splits 1t into halves through the siren
uous power Of the embryo within. Out
Of the kernel the little root energies and
grows fat, while the nutty kernel also
divides into its halves, and each grad
ually transforms itself into thick fieshy
green leaves which show above the
ground, while between these peculiar
leaves two pretty, bright, ordinary
pairs of green leaves above ground-one
pairs of gren leaves above ground-one
pair fat and full of food, which they
keep passing on to the plum infant, the
other pair thin and delicate, but daily
growing stronger to take up the task Of
manufacturing food, not merely handing
on stores. so that the plant may grow
and flourish when the stores are fin
ished."
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1904-12-17
LOCAL ITEMS.

Fred Urquhardt, of Cumberland,
Wis, returned to Baraga Friday.
John Cosgrove transacted business
at Ontonagon Tuesdy.
H. German left Thursday for Mon
treal, Can, where he will visit rela-
tives and friends for some time.
The Baraga schools will close Fri
day OF next week for the holiday
vacation.
DR.. J. G. Turner, OF Houghton,
was Baraga visitor Wednesday.
The work Of placing bowling
alley in the basement Of the Byers
building, corner Of Superior avenue
and Ontonagon street, is progress
ing very well, and it is figured that
the alley will be completed and ready
for use in about three weeks.
The members of STEMS band are
holding regular practice meetings,
preparatory to the concert to be
given in the near future.
S. W. Clements transacted bust
ness in the copper country the fore
part OF the week.
A. d. Rice and Charles Auge are
scaling logs at Keweenaw Point.
A. N. Pinet expects to leave Tues
day next for Detroit. Mrs. Pinet
and children left for that city several
weeks ago.
The Baraga Lumber Co. is ship
ping a consignment OF lumber by
rail to Chicago.
Mrs. A. Boyle, Of Carrollton, Mich,
is visiting at the home OF her son,
Charles ]. Boyle.
The funeral OF the infant daughter
ofMr. and Mrs. Paul Gordon, who died
Saturday last, was held from the
residence in Baraga Monday morn
ing. The interment was 10 the Cath
ollie cemetery at Assinins.
J. L. Warwood, OF Milwaukee
transacted business in Baraga Thurs
day.
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1904-12-17
For Sale.
tine Expenses I?

DR.. J. r. Kay, a health officer in
Charlevoix county, in letter on
this subject to the secretary of the
state board of health, says: SIN the
matter OF compelling the expense to
be paid by the parties sick or the
father Of the family who is sick
seems right on first thought, bit
further investigation changes my
view considerably. Let me give you
a case. A mill owner with large
family has several cases of mild
smallpox in his family, several child
rem and two or three adults. He is
quarantined according to law. His
mill shuts down indefinitely. His
men and teams and machinery are
idle. When it has all passed that
man has lost several hundred dol
lars. But the law says he must pay
all expanses if he is able. But what
for? What benefit has he had? Not
one fota Of benefit, but absolute loss.
Then where has the benefit accrued?
To the public of course. The benefit
has been to the public solely and
only. The quarantine has conferred
no benefit on that man, but instead
a serious loss. Then let the public
pay the expense, because the public
has received the benefit, and the
burden on each taxpayer would be
small. Let it be so stated in the law
and those expenses ordered paid
without bubble or objection. "