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Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1904-02-15


;istence Of any other man except her
own husband.
A third scene was arranged, where
in Miss Leigh was TO enact the
Maiden Queen" Lady Selwyn, Amy
Robsart;" and then Prince Cesare
asked for something to which all three
ladies could appear.
L know al nothing" said Countess
Sitani. There never have been three
rivals or the stage at once. Stay, /
have an idea, you must not know what
il is until the evening Of our fete. /
declare / am entranced with myself for
the thought"
Many other pictures we're arranged.
Il was an hour none of them ever for
got Sunshine. bloom. and fragrance
were all around them, and the poetry,
the tragedies Of the world, passed In
review before them. Countess Sitani
was her own bright self, radiant and
piouant. Lady Selwyn, forgetting
for the time her cares and sorrows,
reused by the poetry Of the hour,
looked more lovely than she had ever
dcne. The sunlight. pickering through
the vine leaves. fell with many soft
CLEANS on her golden head and ex-
uuisite face. Beatrice Leigh, with all
her grand, passionate beauty, felt that
the rival she hated was fairest Of all.
Il could not hate her more" she
thought. as she watched Vivian's linger-
ing look Of admiration; but life will
never be sweet to me again until !
have crushed her"
Il predict" said the countess, that
our fete will be the greatest success. ]
shall ask the elite of Florence. Lady
Selwyn. remember how much depends
on you. Miss Leigh. am afraid Of
your nerves. Now, shall we adjourn
and have some music?"
They walked together through the
orange and myrtle trees, while birds
sung sweet music and blossoms
breathed forth all their sweets. Grad
ually Miss Leigh fell behind; she
seemed intent on gathering a bouquet
of orange flowers. Seeing that she
was alone. Vivian Joined her. while the
others walked on.
You look thoughtful. Beatrice" he
said. after two CT three Intellectual at
tempts at conversation.
4 am thinking of you" she replied.
."Are you very much annoyed. Vivian?'
Annoyed" he repeated. with sur
prise. NO. Why should I be-"
Il an 50 glad" she said. knowing
how much you detest anything in the
Darby and Joan style. thought per-
haps Lady Selwyn's declarations of de-
votiOn had annoyed you. I felt quite
vexed fer You when saw the countess
and Prince Cesare laughing"
Were they laughing?" he asked. i'm
patiently. "violante will never learn
tact. must speak 10 her. All.
Beatrice. I wish. poor child. she were
more like you She is all sweetness
and goodness"
Nay" she interrupted. the beautiful
face flushing; "she has charms Of her
own more potent than mine"
Her plan succeeded. Lord Selwyn
was weak enough 10 dread all laughter
and ridicule. The sharpest words he
had ever yet spoken TO his young wife
were those in which he babe her never
amuse people by her public declara-
items of affection again.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1904-02-15
laps LAND TROOPS

Bul!etin-LondCn, Feb. 9.-Che Foo,
OF the Mail, cables that
60 japanese transports are landing
troops in various ports in Corea at
MasamphO and Fusan. en- the south,
and Kunsan, Mokpho and Chemulpo
on the west. Seoul is 10 be occupied
and the landing is being covered by
the torpedo division. The main body
of the Japanese feet, the correspond
ent concludes. VIII sail in the direction
OF Port Arthur.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1904-02-15
JAPAN'S SIDE

Toxic. Feb. 9.---Japan issued 4 state
ment last night setting forth its posi-
ton. 1t says that the independence
and integrity OF Corea is Indispensable
to the welfare OF Japan and TO safe
guard her paramount interests therein
Japan finds it impossible to view with
any action endangerins
the position of CoTea: whereas Russia.
Notwithstanding ''her solemn treaty
with China and her repeated assur-
ances 10 the powers. not only continues
her occupation of Manchuria but has
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1904-02-15
PEKlN THREATENED

London, Feb. 9.-In a dispatch from
Tien Tsin the correspondent of the
Standard says Russian force is re-
ported at Kalgan, in Pechih province,
10 miles northwest of Pekin and near
the great wall, and that preparations
are being made for the fight Of the
Chinese court and the removal Of the
imperial treasure, as it is feared Rus
STA will descend upon Pekin.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1904-02-15
ACCOUNT OF FIRST BATTLE

Paris, Feb. 1O.-The correspondent
al Che Foo of the Paris edition Of the
New York Herald, describes the tran
gull appearance of Port Arthur Mon
day night. when the Russian Official
said he expected the japanese fleet
in thee or four days. The Russian
sailors impressively chanted their
evening hymn and at o'clock tEo
lighthouse was lighted. Only one
Russian war ship was using search .
light. and this in a leisurely fashion.
Three torpedo boats were patrollins
the outskirts of the feet. All the
others were inside the basin.
Deep silence settled down, but this
was broken at 1880 by three muf1ed
explosions which made the steamer
Columbia vibrate violently. instant
" firing began and searchlights were
used. but without much method. AT
midnight the firing almost ceased and
stopped entirely at o'clock Ia tn
morning. The correspondent Dc
scribes the arrival and Bleaching Of
the Russian vessels, which were al
first supposed to have been in coils
ion.
Would Suppress intelligence.
AT 2:4O three Russian naval officers
boarded the Columbia IL z state d
great excitement, saying that the vice
roy had ordered the Columbia not 10
attempt TO leave. This was apparent
" done with the idea o. pTeventins
the ship from acquainting the Japan
csc with the extent OF the Russian
damage. Daylight revealed two jap
anese cruisers watching on the hOri-
zon After daybreak a strange apa-
thy seemed to possess the Russians.
Russians Stricken with Horror.
White faced. gaping crews crowd-
ed the forward decks OF the DAMAGE
vessels and none of the Russian ships
showed a disposition TO chase the e--s
envy or fire a single shot till the Jap-a
anese departed at $40. when the Rus-
SLAMS started in pursuit, going In
shore towards Port Dalney. They re-
turned however. in half an hour
without having fred.
JapS IN Fine Oroer.
II was almost II o'clock when the
Japanese squadron of 16 appeared in
fine order At 11:15 there came q
flash from a Japanese vessel and n
Pinch shell landed near the torpedo
boats grouped near the entrance o.
the hrbOr The Columbia was clos
the harbor The Columbia was close
FIRE. and the Japanese shells fsli
thickly around her, several burstinE
nearby and strewing her decks wit5
splinters and water. The captain u
the Columbia got under way, in spite
OF the protests OF the Russian guards
on board and got his vessel cut 81
danger. making full speed for CHI
Foo.
Hsif-hour Of Fighting
The bombardment lasted hall a.
hour. The japanese aimed their FIRE
well. two shells bursting al the su-n.
nit OF one fort and a number on T.
Gin and beach. All were heavy
shells. Three Russian battleshi
were hit but the extent OF the damage
could not be ascertained. Apparently
no ship on either side was disabled
The Russians seemed 10 fight W.T.
little formation, but this was probably
due 10 the cTamped space. they benz
never more than one and q hair
miles from shore and under the guiss
of the forts which fired over them
After the bOmbardment the Japaness
retired slowly IN line 70 me souts.
ward
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1904-02-15
GREAT WAR BEGINS.

Washington-The war between
Japan and Russia is begun. Perhaps
the greatest struggle of arms in his
tory was started when diplomatic re-
.lations were formally severed yester-
day. This was the beginning of state
of war. though no actual declaration
was made The japanese minister to
ST. Petersburg. probably acting On in
structions. suddenly left. Then the
car ordered the Russian minister TO
leave Japan AID war existed.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1904-02-15
japanese Fleet sails.

Washington, D. c., Feb. 9.-Secre-
tary Moody has received a cablegram
from Lieutenant Commander Marsh,
the American naval attache at Toxic,
the departure of the naval
division from Japanese waters for
ChemulDo COrea
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1904-02-15
JAPs WANTED WAR.

Washington, D. c., Feb. 9.-Count
Cassini, the Russian ambassador, had
a long conference with Secretary Hay.
yesterday afternoon. The ambassador
was assured that the United States
could be depended upon 10 maintain
strictest neutrality. Cassini informed
the secretary that Russia was con-
WINGED that Japan had all along been
anxious for war and that her breaking
OF of diplomtic relations at the mo-
ment when Russia was putting forth
her utmost effort to make concessions
that would preserve peace was evil
dence of bad faith.
American Nurses May co.
New York, Feb. "a score Of
nurses from Bellevue hospital will
leave for the far east as soon as the
fighting begins. Several nurses who
served on the Maine are here and
anxious to go TO the front.
Russia Still Wants Peace.
Chicago, H., Feb. 9-Andrew
Beitchenke. his secretary and inter~
prefer. OF the Russian legation a.
Pekin, passed through Chicago last
night on the way 70 St. Petersburg
He said:
Russia wants peace in the far
east above all else, and viii not fight
unless forcod to it by Japan. On the
other hand Japan is anxious for war.
Russia will never give up Manchuria
II belongs TO Russia by the right Of
peaceful conquest, and she intends To
hold it. but not selfishly. for Russia
intends to open up Manchuria com
mercially and industrially. and will
give all nations an equal chance in
the territory"
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1904-02-15
Fleet Ready 70 Fiobt.

London, Fen. Sin a dispatch from
Nagasaki dated yesterday the cores
pendent Of the Telegraph says:
1T is assured that the Russian feet
viii fight The Russians long ago de-
cided upon war, and their delay was
due to lack Of preparation and uncer-
tainty as to whether certain powers
would intervene or not"
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1904-02-15
Powers VIII Act.

London, Feb. 9-The Paris CORES
pOndent of the Mail says France has
agreed with other powers TO land
troops in China directly hostilities be
gin in order to insure the neutrality
of the middle kingdom.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1904-02-15
sterrburg in Conference.
No French Troops.

Paris. Feb. 9.-The ministry OF ma
r.re positively denies the report that
are being made for send
ing French troops 10 the far east.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1904-02-15
America to Be Neutral.


Washington. d. c., Feb. 9.-Regard-
ing the attitude of the United States
in the threatened war, Assistant Secre-
tary of State LOOMS reiterated TO the
Russian ambassador during the latter's
call that the United States would OBJ
serve complete neutrality. No declara-
ton of neutrality viii be made until
actual hostilities commence or war is
declared.
Interference Asked.
Vienna, Feb. 9.-The Austrian peace
society has sent a cablegram 70 Presl-
dent Roosevelt requesting him to inter
vene in the Russia-Japanese conflict
under the provisions of the information
al arbitration tribunal al The Hague.
No coersion on Russia.
London, Feb. 9.-No such arrange
ment as suggested by the St James
Gazette, that a demand be made that
Russia must either grant Chinese SOW
ereigntly in ManchuTia or fight Great
Britain and the United States, is known
by the foreign officials here.
Rumored Agreement Denied.
Washington, D. c., Feb. 9.-The
state department officials deny that
any agreement has been made TO the
effect that the United States and Great
Britain would intervene after Russia
has crushed Japan and insist that Man
churia would remain part Of China
Rumor of Captures.
London. Feb. ga rumOr thai
some Russian merchant ships have
been captured by Japanese warships
reached the japanese legation here.
but it is discredited and It lacks coz
! irmatiOn.
| American ships to Watch Fun.
Washington. D. c.. Feb. 9.-Tenta-
tive orders have been prepared for
sending a cruiser squadron OF the Ash
attic feet nOrthward from Subig bay to
the vicinity of Port Arthur 10 observe
Japanese. Russian naval operations and
10 be at hand 10 protect American in.
terasts wherever they may be menacej.
The orders viii be submitted 10 the
president for final revision but Will not
ne sent unless agreeable m Russia and
Japan. which will be sounded in ad-
vance on this side.
Sterrburg in Conference.
Washington. D. c.. Feb. 9.-Baron
Sternburg. the German ambassador.
called on Secretary Hay yesterday and
had a long conference. AZ which II IS
understood the question CT China's in
tegrny and the importance OF preserv-
ing that country's neutrality during the
Russian-Japanese war was discussed.
No French Troops.
Paris. Feb. 9.-The ministry OF ma
r.re positively denies the report that
preparations are being made for send
ing French troops 10 the far east.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1904-02-15

London, Feb. ga rumOr that
some Russian merchant ships have
been captured by japanese warships
reached the japanese legation here,
but it is discredited and it lacks coz
frmatiOn.
Elk City mining news. (Elk City, Idaho) 1903-1913, 1904-08-20
Died August, ID.

James Riggs, aged &c years,
died at Red River hot springs
Sunday, Aug. 18th, of general
debility. The deceased was a
native Of Ireland and came to the
United States with his parents in
his childhood. They settled in
New Orleans where both parents
died, leaving two children, the
deceased and a brother, of whose
whereabouts nothing is known.
Mr.. Riggs followed prospecting
for years and like a great many
who give the best years of their
life to that pursuit, found himself
penniless and dependent upon
the charity of strangers on his
last solitary trail. In this, how
ever, deceased was unusually for
tunate, particularly in the disin-
terested ministrations of DR..
Cullen, the owner of the hot
springs, and the numerous. par
ties who were camped there on
their vacation.
Elk City mining news. (Elk City, Idaho) 1903-1913, 1904-08-20
VICTOR AND VANQUISHED.

Thorough the crowded streets, returning
at the ending of the day,
Fastened one whom all salutsd as he
sped along his way,
In his eye CLEAN of triumph, in his
heart JOY sincere,
And the voice of shouting thousands
still resounding in his ear.
Passed he meath stately archway to-
ward the goal of his desire,
Till he saw woman figure lolling Idly
by the fire.
81 have won!" he cried exultant, 81
have saved cause from wreck,
Crushed the rival that / dreaded, set
my foot upon his neck!
Now, at last, the way is open; now. at
last, men call me great!
/ am leader of the leaders; am master
In the stated"
Languidly she turned to listen, and de-
corous was her pretense,
And her cold patr;cian features mirror
ed forth Indifference.
''Men are always scheming, striving for
some petty end" said she;
Then little yawn suppressing, what
is all of this to me?"
Through the shadows of the evening, as
they quenched the sunset glow,
Came the other, fairing homeward, with
detected step and slow,
Wistful, peering through the darkness,
till he saw, as oft before,
Where a woman stood, impatient, at
the threshold of the door.
81 have lost" he faltered family. "All
is over!' with groan,
Then he paused and gazed expectant at
the face beside his own.
Two soft eyes were turned upon him,
with a woman's tenderness;
Two white arms were flung about him,
with passionate caress,
And voice of thrilling music to his
mutely uttered plea
Said, eff only you are with me, what
is all the rest to me?'
All night long the peoples leader sat in
silence and alone,
Dull of eye, with brain unthinking, for
his heart was turned to stone,
While the hours passed all unheeded till
the hush of night had ceased,
And the haggard light returning, flick
cred the melancholy east.
But the other, the defeated, laughed a
laugh of merriment,
And he thrust his cares behind him with
an infinite content,
Rocking not of place and power and
the smiles of those above,
For his darkness was illumined by the
radiance of love.
Each had grasped the gift of fortune,
each had counted up the cost,
And the vanquished was the victor, and
the winner he that lost.
Harry Thurston Peck, in Bookman,
Elk City mining news. (Elk City, Idaho) 1903-1913, 1904-08-20
Explains Itself,

Cornell, Idaho, Aug. 7, 1904.
Postmaster, Elk City,
Sir-Please forward my mail to
Warrens, Id, and oblige
F. E. FRANZ.
P. S.-You can also oblige me
very much by sending big
dutchman to kick me back to Elk
City. f.
Elk City mining news. (Elk City, Idaho) 1903-1913, 1904-08-20
A POLITICAL GEM.

Fair are the flowers and the children,
but their subtitle suggestion fairer;
Rare is the roseburst of dawn, but the
secret that clasps it is rarer;
Sweet is the exultance of song, but the
strain that precedes it is sweeter;
And never was poem yet writ, but the
meaning ADMINISTERED the meter
Never daisy that grows, but a mys-
terry guideth the growing;
Never a river that flaws. but majesty
sceptres the flowing;
Never Shakespeare that scared, but
a stronger than he did enfold him;
Never a prophet fortells, but a might
Ter seer hath foretold him.
Back of the canvas that throbs, the
painter is limited and hidden;
Into the statue that breathes, the soul
of the sculptor is hidden;
Under the joy that is felt, lie the inf
mite pleasures of feeling;
Growing the glory revealed, is the glo-
ny that crowns the revealing.
Great are the symbols of being, but
that which is symbolled is greater;
Vast the create and beheld, but vaster
the inward creator;
Back of the sound broods the silence;
back of the gift stands the giving:
Back of the hand that received, thrill
the sensitive nerves of receiving.
Space is nothing to spirit, the deed is
outdone by the doing;
The heart of the wooer is warm, but the
warmer the heart of the wooing;
And up from the pits where these shiver
and up from the nights where those
shine,
Twin voices and shadows swim starward
and the essence of life is divine.
Elk City mining news. (Elk City, Idaho) 1903-1913, 1904-08-20
Arllalgarn
BEING BRIEF PARAGRAPHS

!. H. Woods of Orogrande was
visitor to our 'sanctum" this
week.
J.F. Cameron of Spokane pass
ed through town Friday on his
way to the Hump.
Bob Brownell moved out to the
Blue Ribbon this week for the
purpose of doing the annual S.
sessment.
M. F. Tyler, of the L. & L.
mine at Dixie, left on Fridays
stage for the coast on business.
He expects to be absent about
ten days.
C. H. Natwick, who has the
contract of running the tunnel
on the Camp Bird group for M. j.
Sweeney, was in the fore part of
the week and reports all prelim-
mary work done.
Mrs. Louise Smith of Pekin,
ILL.,, Mrs. James Surridge of
Harpster, Idaho, and Miss Tillie
Gondenberg of Pekin, Ill, accom-
panied by Charles w. Smith of
Newsome, are making a short
stay in camp at the Hotel Parr.
A pleasant party was enjoyed
last Monday evening at the home
Of Mr.. and Mrs. George Bentz.
Whist was in order until mid
night, when an elegant luncheon
was served. Major Fem and
family of Lewiston were guests
of honor.
Ralph Middleton, who has been
working in Dixie for the past sew
eral months, is back with us
again. All Ralph has to show
for his summers work is a bale
of bogus checks issued by the
officers of the Montana-Idaho
Mining and Commercial company.
Major Fem, superintendent of
the Bitter Root forest reserve, is
m camp under instructions from
the Interior Department to ex-
anime the Red River meadows
with the object of determining
their mineral or non-mineral
character. He is accompanied by
his family.
F. M. Hindes of Dixie passed
through town this week on his
way outside, where he goes to
secure funds for the purpose of
completing the trail into Thunder
Mountain from Chamberlain ba-
sin, the trail being completed
from Dixie to that point.
S. B. Lane, who has been TAX
ing care Of the late James Riggs
during his last illness, is back in
town, and is looking somewhat
thin and tagged. 1t was a severe
ordeal and Mr.. Lane deserves
we'll the reward promised those
who care for the sick and bury
the dead. Toward the last his
lahore xryoro cboroJ bxr Wy p1cco1
Elk City mining news. (Elk City, Idaho) 1903-1913, 1904-08-20

ATTENTION To any one desiring
freight to be delivered from the rail-
road or outside points, would do well to
trust their wants in this line to Clark q
Schofeld, Clearwater, Idaho, who have
several freight teams and do a general
freighting business between the rail-
road and Elk City points.
First class attention given to horses.
Hay and grain. Teams of all kinds.
Call on Clark & Stillwell, Clearwater,
Idaho.
What about that new suit for the
winter? Call at the Elk Store and we
will talk it over,
Try that kippered salmon for sale at
Duffield's.
Kippered Salmon at Duffield's.
A fresh supply of Palm Choc-
olates and Bon-Bons at Basket S.
Send your orders to the Elk
store for Oranges, Lemons and
Bananas.
A fine line of up-to-date Sta
tionary at the Postofice News
Stand.
French Nongat, Butter Cups,
Caramels, Taffy and Stick Candy
at Baskets Drug Store.
Elk City mining news. (Elk City, Idaho) 1903-1913, 1904-08-20
WHY

Send to Lewiston or Spokane
for your supplies when you
can get them nearer home and
of merchants who know your
needs, and who will see that
you get your goods forwarded
in the most economical manner
Elk City mining news. (Elk City, Idaho) 1903-1913, 1904-08-20

The ranchers hereabouts have
about finished their hay harvest.
Sailed Almons, Sailed Peanuts,
Ice Cream Chocolates and Brandy
Cordials at Baskets drug store.
Dufield has Smoked Hallibut.
Try it,
Elk City mining news. (Elk City, Idaho) 1903-1913, 1904-08-20

First class attention given to horses.
Hay and grain. Teams of all kinds.
Call on Clark & Stillwell, Clearwater,
Elk City mining news. (Elk City, Idaho) 1903-1913, 1904-08-20

What about that new suit for the
winter? Call at the Elk Store and we
will talk it over,
Elk City mining news. (Elk City, Idaho) 1903-1913, 1904-08-20

French Nongat, Butter Cups,
Caramels, Taffy and Stick Candy
at Baskets Drug Store.