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The Glenwood post., 1904-06-18
RESUME OF NEWS FROM SEAT
OF WAR IN MANCHURIA

No heavy fighting occurred dur
ing the week ending June 18th. The
Denver News, in a resume of the week S
events. says:
For the last four days dispatches
from the seat of war have been SO rig
i0ly censored that little news of def
mite events has leaked through. From
81. Petersburg we get the usual num-
ber of "rumors," some of them evident
ly not having shadow of veracity.
From Toxic we have obtained prac-
tically nothing, the cables being said
to be "out of communication" around
Japan. Probably the censor's blue pen
Gil is responsible for this.
This absolute secrecy is necessary
adjunct of strategy, and in celebrity of
movement and secrecy, two great ele-
ments of strategy, the Japanese are
showing themselves to be past masters.
An interesting uncensored dispatch
sent from Pekin by ]. F. ]. Archibald
seems quite extraordinary. The dis
patch is dated May Both, at Pekin, Chi
ma. In this it is stated that there were
$500 Russian troops in the vicinity
of Mukden. The correspondent who
sent the dispatch presumably rode from
Mukden to Pekin. distance of nearly
800 miles. He therefore could not
have ridden that distance in less than
ten days. This would make his depar-
ture from Mukden May Goth at the lat
est. He also states that the food sup
ply for the Russian troops in Manchu-
ria is abundant from the country itself.
Also that there are great many Chi
nese bandits infesting the country.
This dispatch is taken with consid-
erable reserve and there is an inclina-
ton on the part of well-informed per-
, sons to think that the number of
troops given in Archibald's dispatch in
cludes all Russian troops from Harbn
along the railroad guards, etc. General
kuropatkin's troops at 1Iukden and
Lao Yang and the garrison at Port Ar
thur also the troops between Harbin
snd Vladivostok and at Vladivostok.
Sufficient time has not elapsed for such
a number to be concentrated at Mukden
and Lao Yang over the Russian single
line of railroad 1t is thought that the
available Russian troops at Mukden
ane Lao Yang and vicinity do not ex-
ceed from 125,000 to 10000, and being
increased not over 1000 per day. AS to
the food supply in Manchuria itself, 1t
be sufficient for the Russians. due to
the depredations of the bandits. These
bands, said to be led by Japanese, have,
as the Russians themselves state been
killing beef animals. destroying stores
and fileds under cultivation, and are
constantly increasing in numbers, not
only destroying available food supply
but necessitating a large guard to be
kept on the railroad to prevent its be-
ing destroyed at theiF hands. 1t is
thought, therefore, that the available
forces of the Russians under General
kuropatkin near Lao Yang do not eX-
ceed 100000. By available forces is
meant line troops, who do not have to
be kept on duty guarding the railroad
stores, etc, and who can be used
against the Japanese in battle.
At Port Arthur the Russians prob
The Glenwood post., 1904-06-18
No Relief for Port Arthur.

st. Petersburg, June 13.-Relief is
felt in military circles at the removal
of dissension in military circles. It is
understood that the sole responsibility
devolves upon General Kuropatkin and
that no serious attempt will be made
to relieve Port Arthur.
1t is reported that the Vladivostok
squadron, now consists of three cruis-
ers and four ironclads. 1t is therefore
presumed that the squadron has ef-
fected a junction with some Of the
Port Arthur vessels.
The newspapers report that there is
great distress in Vladivostok arising
rom the enhanced prices of foods and
1t is feared that the stock Of petroleum
and candles is giving out.
The Glenwood post., 1904-06-18
Captured Russian Steamer.

Toxic, June 13.-The Siberian rail.
way steamer Manchuria, which was
captured by the Japanese, left the Yo-
kosuka naval station yesterday, car
rying sixty guests of the naval depart
ment The>trip of the Manchuria has
been arranged for the foreign naval
attaches, prominent members Of the
diet, and ten Of the foreign cores
pondents. The itinerary Of the vessel
includes visits to the Kure naval sta
ton, the Sasebo naval station, Chem
ulpo, Chinampo, the Sir James Hall
and Elliott group Of islands, the ad-
vanced naval bases near the mouth OF
the Yalu in Talien bay and of Port
Arthur, and the army bases on the
Lao Tung peninsula.
The Glenwood post., 1904-06-18
Russian Dead at Kin Chow.

Toxic, June 13-The military com
mission assigned to bury the Russian
dead in the battle of Nanshan hill at
Kin Chow, May 26, presented its final
report to-day
1t was found that ten Russian off,
GERS and 664 men who fell in the bat
tie had been carefully buried and
thirty men were buried by the out
posts, making the total number of
killed left behind by the Russians, 704.
The Glenwood post., 1904-06-18

Waiter" said the lady, taking a
seat in a restaurant after attending a
meeting of the league for the anchor
alton OF the condition of deserted
summer cats. bring me broiled live
lobster and be sure to select q real
i've one, please"
The Glenwood post., 1904-06-18

Sir Hiram Maxim figures it out that
the Monte Carlo bank gets 80 per
cent of the money played on its tables.
Still there will always be shoals OF
suckers hoping to win 100 per cent of
the banks money.
The Glenwood post., 1904-06-18

Mr. Rockefeller is just like other
magicians about explaining his tricks.
When he talked to his sons Bible
class on his success he stopped Just
where the true secret began.
The Glenwood post., 1904-06-18

The young lady who graduated from
Bates college last summer and who
during the winter and spring has fit
ted for the stove seven cords of wood
besides doing housework and chores,
should have no trouble at all in get
ting married.
The Glenwood post., 1904-06-18

At public meeting in Toxic res
olution was adopted to the effect that
the Russians are yellow men with
white faces, while the Japanese are
white men with yellow faces. Thus
Japan draws the color line.
The Glenwood post., 1904-06-18

Two mines from an insane asylum
played a matched game of ball And
the Cincinnati Commercial Tribune
asks: How would you like to be the
umpire?"
The Glenwood post., 1904-06-18

The woman suffrage movement is
gaining strength in Boston. If it keeps
on number of husbands may be able
to secure employment doing kitchen
work.
The Glenwood post., 1904-06-18

A Henderson (Ky.) woman eloped
from her watchful son and got mar
ried. A reconciliation, it is presumed
ended with "Bless you, my pa
rents.'
The Glenwood post., 1904-06-18

revolvers to protect themselves
against male fiirts. OF course most
of the Wellesley girls are compare
lively young yet.
The Glenwood post., 1904-06-18
Stoddard's Modesty.

AS is not the case with many pres
ent-day celebrities. no one could Justly
accuse Richard H. Stoddard with be-
ing pulled up with an exaggerated
idea OF his own greatness.
The Glenwood post., 1904-06-18

Tolstoi's wife speaks French, Eng
lish and German, besides her native
Russian. But, after all, woman who
can speak in four languages is some
times not so much appreciated as the
woman who can keep still in one.
The Glenwood post., 1904-06-18

We can account for the action of
the countess of Ravensworth, who has
just married her coachman, only on
the theory that she was behind the
times and didn't have chauffeur.
The Glenwood post., 1904-06-18

and author, declares that his newest
work is the result of an inspiration.
Perhaps that's as good way as any
to advertise it.
The Glenwood post., 1904-06-18

A New Jersey court has held that
one boy is worth as much as two
girls. The czar OF Russia and the
king of Italy will probably hold that
the New Jersey judges estimate on
boys is entirely too low.
The Glenwood post., 1904-06-18

The Rev. NJ. ]. Savage. in a recent
sermon, undertakes to tell why more
people do not go to church" He
finds the principal reason to be that
they don't have to-
The Glenwood post., 1904-06-18

Uncle Sam has paid Panama the
$10,00O.000. but he has wisely put it
in a New York bank, so that the
young republic cannot shake pennies
out for spending money.
The Glenwood post., 1904-06-18

Actor Louis James has been award.
ed $4,000 damages because a Texas
hotel man accused him of purloining
pillowslips. Won't some well-to-do
Texan kindly accuse us of stealing
pillowslips?
The Glenwood post., 1904-06-18

A British scientist claims that the
earth is kept hot by radium. Perhaps
the great rush for radium was what
made last winter so cold.
The Glenwood post., 1904-06-18

A Philadelphia preacher says wo-
mems extravaganza is the cause of
bachelorhood How about the ex-
travagance of the bachelors?
The Glenwood post., 1904-06-18

Even the latest of the big diction-
aries doesn't define a trust as small
body of capital completely surrounded
by water.
The Glenwood post., 1904-06-18

Having been on the stage for half
a century, lacking two years, Henry
Irving has reason to congratulate him
self that he is not woman.
The Glenwood post., 1904-06-18

King Alfonso is going to marry, but
unfortunately for him, reasons of state
prevent him from taking an American
girl for wife.
The Glenwood post., 1904-06-18

In Korea widows are not permitted
to remarry. Homely widows needn't
feel that they ought to offer excuses
over there.
The Glenwood post., 1904-06-18

When the Japanese meet with dis
aster they don't seem to try to keeI
1t out of the papers.
The Glenwood post., 1904-06-18

An analysis of the Yellow sea at
this juncture might show equal parts
salt water and explosive mines.
The Glenwood post., 1904-06-18

Most torpedoes fail to hit anything.
but those that do amply make up for
the defect
The Glenwood post., 1904-06-18

Men who join the New York Moth
ers' club will be expected to act like
perfect ladies.
The Glenwood post., 1904-06-18

Any given house once entered the
scientific German can open the strong
est cast-iron safe by means Of an oxy-
hydrogen blowpipe, which produces =
heat 80 intense as to melt any metal
against which 1t is directed. The fol-
lowing plan is also practiced: A re-
cent chemical discovery has produced
a preparation known as thermite. II
portion Of this is placed on the top
Of safe heat is generated SO power
full that the toughest steel cannot
Withstand 1t and a hole is burned In
any desired portion of the receptacle.
Doubtless these are the men who are
now crowding into England in such
numbers under the designation of
German workmen; at the same time
those who have been already convict
ed in Germany often adopt an Eng
lish name SO as to conceal their iden.
tity as far as possible.-Westminst ter
Review.
WELL" said friend to him several
years before his death. "the papers
will say lot about you when you.
die"
my friend" was the poets quiet
reply, Il will scarcely be mentioned"
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1904-01-16
Badger Fair Matters.

Officers for the Platteville fair as
ISOLATION chosen for the ensuing
year are as follows,
President John Enloe
Vice President r. S. Heer
Secretary G. H. Gribble
Treasurer John Woodward
Directors for term of three years
are w. T. Brown, Robt. Livingston
and John Enloe.
Time of holding annual meeting
of stockholders was changed from
second Monday in January to first
Wednesday in November.
1t was shown by the reports read
that the gate receipts for the year
1908 were greater than any previous
years; those of 1901 being 50, 1870;
1902, "a, 102. 50 and 1903, 81, 603.75, a
steady increase, showing the pros
perity of the fair.
The sum of $3.50 was taken in
from grand stand admissions, and
Of the $500 derby, 800 was con
tributed by subscriptions. Indebt-
edness amounting to 81, 544.33 of
1902 was paid; nearly 5000 was eX-
pended on improvements; 81, 910.55
was spent on races; interest and
loans to amount Of 81, 165.0S were
paid off; fair association is now
81, 925 in debt, and computing state
aid to be received at 1925 the
organization will still be So, SO or
thereabouts behind. The state gave
them $1,000 last year. Total
amount of receipts from all sources
this year were IS, 685.22; disburse-
ments, S., $50. %; balance on hand
1857.
One item in the expense account
is key to the success Of the fair
which other associations might
learn lesson from-nearly $500 for
advertising and it all came back.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1904-01-16
K. P. Installation.

The members of Lancaster lodge,
Knights Of Pythias, and of Calan-
tina temple, Rathbone Sisters, will
hold joint installation of officers
elected for ensuing year at their
hall on Tuesday evening. All
knights and their wives are cordial
ly invited to attend.
Those members who for one rea-
son or anoth er have missed the late
conventions of these lodges are
cordially requested to turn over a
new leaf in the beginning Of the
new year and attend.
Both lodges are in good financial
condition and are prosperous in
other ways. Peace and harmony
reigns and the meetings are very
interesting. All you have to do is
to attend and convince yourself
Ceremonies will commence at 7:3C
prompt Tuesday eve.
BY Order of Committee,
M. MCDONALD, K. of p. q S.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1904-01-16
telephone Company Meets.

year upon the system considerable
expense will be entailed. The pres
ent limit of assessment is s. an
nually The directors desired that
this be increased to $40 in order TO
provide funds to make needed i'm
provements. This came nearly be-
ing tabled also, but compromise
was finally reached after much dis
cussion by placing the amount at
$S.
Directors were chosen as follows:
For years-D. Schreiner, Lancas-
ter; Anton Vogt, Beetown; Oscar
Knapp, Bloomington.
For years-Wm. Thoennisen,
Cassville; Albert Sails, Burton.
For year-Frank Oakleaf, Poto-
ST; VIM Ward, Hurricane. '
These directors will meet soon at
call of president, VIM. Ward, and
elect officers for ensuing year.
The company has $40 members.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1904-01-16

The annual meeting Of the Farm
ers' Telephone company was held at
Beetown Wednesday. Members
residing in that locality and adjacent
thereto were on hand in goodly
numbers, but the attendance from
distant points was meager.
Organization was perfected by
election of Anton Vogt Of Beetown,
as chairman and David Schreiner OF
Lancaster, as secretary. Reports
of officers were read. The direct
ors recommended a change in man
ner of representation at annual
meetings, wished each centrals
patrons to be represented by dele
gates apportioned on number Of
patrons, and also allowing proxies.
This was voted down by the meet
ing.
Another recommendation regard
ing the limit of amount of assess
ment was read Owing to extensive
repairs necessary during the ensuing
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1904-01-16

The differences existing between
Eugene Croft and Albert Marshal
farmers residing in North Lancas-
ter, were aired thoroughly in an
action brought by Marshal VS..
Croft in Justice Wheeler's court
this week.
The two are neighbors but have
not been very neighborly. The
suit was to recover damages to
amount of ST. which plaintiff
claimed had been wrought by de-
PENDANTS cattle encroaching upon
his land Croft in turn filed
counter claim against Marshal
of 1896.
Atty. Fl. W. Brown was counsel
for defendant while Atty. Ed NJ.
Lowry looked after plaintiffs in
terests. A jury was demanded and
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1904-01-16
Joplin Ore Market.

The price of ore in the Joplin dis
trict advanced So per ton during the
past week, several bins of choice
ore selling at $3S per ton against q
top price for the last week of 1908
of $35 per ton. An advance was
expected early in the week, but it
was something of surprise to
many when the smoke of a lively
skirmish among a few of the ore
buyers cleared away and it became
known for sure how the market
stood for the week. With only the
preliminary weeks for the year gone
the price is already 81 per ton higher
than the highest price of January
1903. Lead was quiet as to price,
but in splendid demand at $54 per
ton. The sales for the first Of the
week of the new year start off at a
much brisker rate than the same
week of last year, when zinc sold at
1913. 80 top and lead at $50 per ton.
The zinc ore markets. booming, and
prices are fast approaching the $40
mark. The outlook for the mining
industry for the first week of the
new year is much brighter than
year ago.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1904-01-16

Farmers residing in vicinity Of
Mt. Hope, Burton and Livingston
should make it a point to attend
the Institutes to be conducted at
these places next week.
The Mt. HOPE institute will be
held Tuesday and Wednesday, and
the conductor is F. H. Scribner of
Rosendale. He will be assisted by
Delbert Utter of Caldwell, Thos.
Convey of Ridgeway, H. M. gilbert
son of Dale, and G. E. Matteson of
Pewaukee.
The Livingston meeting will be
held Thursday and Friday, con-
Quoted by Gee. Wylie of Morrison
vile, assisted by D. B. Foster Of
Falrchild, Supt. Geo. McKerrow Of
Madison, H. M. Culbertson of Dale
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1904-01-16
TO COVER THE COUNTY
Farmers Are PetitiOning Congress
man BabcOck for More Routes.

Many localities in Grant county
that are not now enjoying the con-
venience of rural free delivery are
petitioning Congressman Babcock
for the service and move is being
considered for instituting general
free delivery throughout the entire
county. Numerous petitions have
already been sent in by farmers
and the matter has already been
taken up at Washington by Special
Inspector j. P Walker with Con
gresham Babcock and Postmaster
General Payne.
The influence our congressman
has with the powers that be" Will
be instrumental in securing this
concession if the people desire it,
and generally they do. This will
probably add twenty more routes to
Grant county than are already in
operation, will practically serve
all the people, especially those liv-
ing on leading highways and will
be, a boon to everyone.
A number of counties in the
state already have this extensive ser
vice, among them being Outagamie,
Winnebago, Dane, Sheboygan,
Waukesha. Milwaukee, Kenosha,
Racine and Rock.
The Herald will keep it's readers
informed as to the outcome of the
movement.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1904-01-16
Three Schools for Farmers.

and Mrs. A. f. HOWE of Elm Grove.
The Burton meeting will be con-
Quoted by Mr.. Scribner, with the
same assistants he will have at Mt.
Hope with exception Of Mr.. Cul-
bertson, and the date is Jan. 21-22.
Morning sessions the first day in
all cases commence at ten; on the
second day at $50 a. m. Afternoon
sessions at 1;30 and evening sessions
the first day only at 7:30.
The farmers Institutes areAvalu-
able schools of instruction for farm
els and are well worth the time you
may spend in attending. Take
your family with you. Engage in
discussions freely. The humblest
experience counts for as much as
any other mans, provided it con-
tains helpful lesson.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1904-01-16
Notice of Dissolution.

The firm known as Howell q Starr
has this day been dissolved by
mutual consent, A. G. Howell re-
firing. The business will be CON
tinued by Mr.. Starr at the old stand
and he will pay all outstanding bills
owing by the firm. All knowing
themselves indebted to the firm
should call and settle accounts at
once. A. j. HOWELL,
Lou STARR.
Lancaster, Wis, Jan. 6, 1904. 3w3.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1904-01-16
Their Differences Aired.

when the case opened Wednes-
day noon the following venire was
sworn: G.. F. Dickinson, VIM.
Kendall, Wallace Richie, Bart
Stoll, John Burns and Jas Nc
COrmick.
Over a score of witnesses were
called upon to testify and the man
ner in which matters were sworn
to and then contradicted by the
opposing faction was simply
astonishing. The jury took the
case in hand Thursday evening at
about 9 o'clock and retired. AT
1 a. IN. verdict was arrived at
and so announced.
By it's provisions plaintiff was
awarded $3.50. The costs in the
action amounted to about $40.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1904-01-16
WILL STANDS.
Supreme Court SuStains Opinion of
Lower Court in Varrell Case.

Word comes from Madison that
in the John Varrell will contest
case the Supreme court upheld the
calamity" clause, deciding IN
favor of the executors and against
the heirs who sought to break the
will
In his will distributing a consid-
cradle estate the late John Varrell
of Boscobel left $15, 900 to destitute
victims of cyclones, fires and like
calamities, and the executors were
to distribute this fund as in their
judgment they thought best. 1t
was this clause that the supreme
court says shall stand.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1904-01-16

of great merit. His work is guar
anteed to compare favorably with
that of the leaders in his profession,
and is sure to please both young
and Old
With him is LaBarge, perhaps
the most versatile entertainer on
the platform today. He is a ven
triloquist, trick pianist, banjo-expert,
and shines in dozen other ways.
The program is unique, and will
certainly maintain the high standard
of this winters course,
See folders for full information.
Seats now on sale at Benefits drug
store, SOC.
Monday, January 18th, Reeds
opera house
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1904-01-16
LICENSED TO WE'D.
Cupid's Franks as Recorded by County
Clerk Griffis.

Walter Shelliam and Amelia
Steinhoff, both of Plattevill.
Clement Hoffman and Louise
Winchell, both of Lancaster.
Roland Morgan and Mary Breen,
both of Hazel Green.
Fred Wenzel and Lynda Klnzel,
both of Lancaster.
VIM. Lempke and Catharine
Sullivan. both of Castle Rock.
Geo. E. Manual and Anna P.
Bargman, both of Platteville.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1904-01-16

Mrs Hester Harper died at the
home of her son, Prof. G.. L.
Harper, at Madison Wednesday at
the ripe old age Of 81 years. She
located at Madison in 1913. Funeral
was held yesterday Mrs. w. n.
Stone of this city was in attend
ance.
Z. S. Hurd, an old-time Me-
thodist divine well known through
out Grant and neighboring counties,
is dead. He passed away at home
of son in Madison. Was also
father of DR.. w. L. Hurd of Bos-
cobel.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1904-01-16
Joint Installation.

There was joint installation of
the officers of Tom Cox Post
and w. r. G.. at their hall on
Saturday evening, R. B. Showalter
and Mrs. Strong acting as installing
officers. Refreshments followed,
then a social time, with games, and
old army songs led by Alex. Ivey.
Officers of the w. r. G. installed
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1904-01-16

The Northwestern ice house
near the depot is being filled with
CONCEALED GOODNESS shipped here
from Madison for summers re-
frigerator use, and crew of packers
is attending to the proper storage
of it.
j. 1. Hahn, the well known
cigar maker OF Dodgeville, has our
thanks for a box of Dodgers. For
a good all-around smoke it's hard to
beat the Dodger. Try one.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1904-01-16
OFFICERS INSTALLED.
Ladies' of the 6. A. +. Enjoy a Very
Pleasant Evening.

Ladies of the G.. A. r., Mckinley
circle, had a very pleasant evening
at Foresters' hall Friday when they
held open installation. Mrs. Martha
Showalter, Dept. President, acted
as installing officer, and visiting
guests comment highly on the cere-
as being beautiful and well
executed.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1904-01-16
Lecture Course-Durno, The
Mysterious.

This number of the course comes
next Monday night Jan. 18th, and
the committee feel sure that it will
prove a distinct advance on any
thing we have had in this line
DurnO is a well-known clever
magician, with some original tricks