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Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1904-03-01

"Glad to meet you, old chap" he
said, as he linked arms with a friend
whom he had met in the street. Just
lend me a sovereign for to-day"
Would be delighted" the friend re-
Joined, "but / have not got It; seer
He opened his purse-its whole con-
tents was half-soverelgn.
''Must do, suppose, for the present"
said the prince of borrowers, as he
picked the coin out daintily with
thumb and forefnger "Ta ia; take
care of yourself" and walked away.
But he returned hastily. Mind, don't
forget you owe me a half sovereign"
Il owe your gasped the automatic
lender.
"Of course l meant TO borrow a
sovereign from you-I only got haif.
You owe me the other half. Seer
There's no hurry, of course but l like
punctuality. Name your own day and
pay up punctually.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1904-03-01


Japanese and
that killed and fifty injured That
tanned persnty advanced reports
from the seat of These details,
There another Russian Vadosk
heavily
which
"
Dealing with the movements well there
reliable
which has been several times repeated the effect that the
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1904-03-01


Mukde a.
landing rushing
boundary
southwark
ammunition, food
needed
$ military
from
whole
in
of
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1904-03-01
WAR NEWS IN BRIEF.
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~

Cossack scouts have advanced to Anju.
The Russian war office calls for volun-
teers in the far East.
Japan is believed to have landed an
army at the head of Liaotung gulf.
Russia has seized Newchwang Fiji
teen hundred infantry entered the city.
Abandonment of proposed st. Louis
fair exhibit has been announced by Rus
STA.
Four hundred thousand Russian SOL
diers are expected IN Manchuria within
twelve days.
Transport Zafiro was sent TO remove
American women and children from the
Ping Yang district.
Viceroy Alexieff has been threatened
with loss OF all naval and military power
because OF his blunders.
The English pn5iic eagerly subscribes
to the fund fer the widows and orphans
OF the Japsaese who perish in the war.
Five thousand Russian troops are re-
ported to have broken through the ice
AND been drowned while crossing Lake
Baikal.
Several thousand Russian troops have
reached Antung and ii IS rumored that
10000 Russians are at Ping Yang, in
central Korea.
No vessels have been permitted to
leave Port Arthur since the bontard-
ment and the telegraph is used excit-
sively by officials.
Russia issues q proclamation saying
she was unprepared for hostilities and
denominates Japan's attack at Port Ar
thur an act Of treachery.
A reign of terror threatens at New
chwang unless international forces pre-
vent: atrocities on foreigners are perpe-
trated daily by Russians.
Nineteen thousand Chinese troops are
en- route to Manchuria 10 prevent fight
ing in Chinese territory The powers
were notified by the latter government
The St. Petersburg correspondent sof
the Paris Figaro cables that the Russian
squadron at Jibatil, French Somaliland,
on the Gulf OF Alden, has been ordered to
return TO Cronstadt-
Ambassador Mccormick cables the
State Department that the Russian for
eign once has submitted a favorable an
swer TO Secretary Hays note to the
Gar for his approval
Details OF the secrad attack on Port
Arthur are received, and show that the
Japanese repeated q stratag-m which
proved successful on former occasscu
AGAINST the Chinese. bat which was
blocked by the Russians. who had der
fsaded the shore
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1904-03-01

Prussia has refused to receive Edwin
V. Morgan as American consul at Dainy.
Secretary Hay received a formal notlii-
cation from the Russian government that
ITS military commanders desire no for
eigners on the Iiaotung peninsula dur
ING hostilities. because Of the difficulty
~ Attending them protection.
Russia made il plain that Mr.. Morgan
would be welcome il anyone was, but IT
is pointed out he would be especially la
BILE to interference. because the United
States has undertaken 10 care for Jap
anese interests in Russian territory. Mr..
Hay appreciated the position OF the Rus
sian government. Nevertheless the bar
ring Of an American consul is not partic-
ularly relished.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1904-03-01
LAND A BIG ARMY.
Japs at Last Succeed in Getting a
Hold in Manchuria.

1t is officially admitted by the Russian
government that the japanese have sue
ceeded in obtaining a foothold in Man
churia and that the Russian force OPP
posed to them has been unable to keep
them back. The admission caused pro-
found sensation throughout st. Peters
burg
Numerous unconfrmed and conflicting
rLmors We're in circulation Monday and
among them a report of another engage
ment at Port Arthur, in which the Rus
slams lost eight vessels sunk and ten cap
tured
In Toxic information was received at
the war office Monday night that large
japanese force had ut last succeeded In
effecting a landing in ManehUria, north
of Port Arthur, though the exact point of
landing was not made public. The
japanese fleet has been REINFORCED and
is ready to begin operations as soon as
the army is in position to attack from the
rear
The promptness and precision with
which Japan's military movements are
carried out is a matter of constant sur
prise and Arbitration to every foreigner
In Toxic. Twenty thousand troops were
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1904-03-01
ENGLAND PREPARES FOR WAR.
Warships Being Overhauled and Fit
ted for Quick Action.

Warships Being Overhau1ed and Fit
ted for Quick Action.
The London newspapers have begun
to discuss the political aspects Of the
struggle in the far East as they are likely
to affect Great Britain. No great impor-
lance is attached to the stories published
in Paris and elsewhere on the continent
Of alleged iptrigues looking to the coali-
ton of Russia, France and Germany, the
belief being that it is to the interest of
all the powers to take steps that the
struggle be localized. At the same time
it is recognized that in all three Of these
countries there is a strong feeling against
Great Britain on account Of her alliance
with japan, and, as Germany and France
joined with Russia in 1895 against
Japan, 1t would be natural for Russia to
seek similar assistance in her present
difficulties. The argument is therefore
made that it behooves Great Britain to
be prepared for any and all eventualities.
The papers comment upon the activity
which is seen at Woolwich and elsewhere
in reftting the navy in preparation for
any emergency.
The Canadian militia department off,
Gals are alive to the possibilities that
may arise in connection with hostilities
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1904-03-01

landed Sunday at Chemulpo and more
will follow day by day until the army in
Korea is able to cope with any force
that can be sent across the Yalu from
Manehuria.
So complete have been the preparations
in every detail that it is now estimated
that Japan can place in the field at once
100000 men, well drilled, well differed
and perfectly equipped with the best of
modern arms and ammunition, and this
without in any measure impairing her ma
tional defenses. As fast as a regiment
of regulars moves out to join the invad-
ing army its place is taken by a regi-
ment of the reserves but little inferior
to the regulars in point of drill and equip
ment.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1904-03-01

and almost as much as that country.
This is a great country and can afford n
great navy and the world must know
that we are at all times ready for war.
we are at peace with all countries:
we wish TO continue and will continue in
that happy relation il honest diplomacy
and just regards for the rights of every
nation will maintain peace. But we
must provide navy so as TO provide for
war. II we are strong enough TO enforce
the Monroe doctrine we shall never have
70 do IL"
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1904-03-01
uPRlsINGs IN CHINA FEARED.
Admiral Evans Predicts Trouble from
Natives in Interior.

Admiral Evans Predicts Trouble from
Natives in Interior.
Another ominous prediction of upris-
ings in China has been received from
Rear Admiral Robley d. Evans, COM
manding the Asiatic squadron. The Navy
Department has given heed to his dec
laration that 1900 marines should be
held ready in the Philippines to protect
American interests against such disturb
ances. A battalion of 600 marines is be-
ing made ready to sail on the transport
Buford from San Francisco.
There are already 600 marines in the
Philippines, and although most OF them
have been there for several years, it Is
deemed inadvisable for them to return
home now. They will remain at Olon-
gapo, while the remainder of the force
will be distributed between Cavite and
PnlOc
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1904-03-01
Meteor's Fumes Attack Party.

4 farmer named Smith, while driving
home from GAINESVILLE the ether night
with his family. saw meteor fall not
far from the institute for the blind The
fumes emitted from the meteor almost
overcame the party. Mr.. Smith went
back to town. and later returned to the
spot where the meteor fell. accompanied
by a number of citizens who. however,
failed to locate il
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1904-03-01

Japan war and pointed our that, although
one of the nations was superior in many
ways to the other. yet the weaker nation,
by her success at sea, had rendered every
part of her territory secure from inva-
sion.
The Secretary said in part: THE Unit
ed States is weaker than the other pow
ers, so far as submarine aud surface tor
pedo boats and other boats under 1000
tons displacement are concerned. Still
this country is fifth in relative naval
strength. and has under construction a
greater amount of tonnage in ships than
any other country except Great Britain
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1904-03-01
Shock May Kin Woman.

farmer of the town of Caledonia, was
found hanging from a rafter in the barn
by his daughter-in-law and the shock to
the young woman may prove fatal. Mr..
Bouska had long been resident of RAJ
cine County For the past six monthG
he had been Respondent over his wife'E
death
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1904-03-01
War CT. OF Trade.

The effects Of the war already are no.
ticeabIe in Russia's commercial relations
with Germany 1t Is reported from Ko-
nigsberS that the importation OF corn
from Russia TO Germany has Come TO u
standstill. The corn merchants are IN
able to obtain execution for their orders,
Russia having diverted all the rolling
stock on the state railways 70 govern
ment use. The German export trade also
is affected.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1904-03-01
Kills Girl and Hirnself.

Win Laning, "a years old, shot and
instantly killed Miss Emma Buegler, %
years old, on the farm of Gus Hensley,
two and one-half miles south of Fair
water, and then killed himself with the
same revolver. 1t is said that Laning
asked the girl to marry him and that
she had written a letter refusing him.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1904-03-01

in the far East. If Great Britain be-
comes involved in the struggle Canada
may have to defend its Atlantic and Pa
cifc coasts. The effective defense of the
country would be the greatest service
Canada could render to the British en-
pire. In case of war it would leave the
British forces free to strike blow else
where
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1904-03-01

American naval officers viii be given
opportunity to observe the operations OF
the war. The State Department has in
formed the War and Navy Departments
that the japanese government had ex-
pressed 4 willingness 10 do all compati-
BILE with its military interests TO enable
American officers TO observe hostilities
from the Japanese side
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1904-03-01
Agreeable Pronpscf.

"Haw exclaimed the irate janltor.
you reported me to the boss, didn't
you? I'll make it hot for you, all
right, all right
We'll" rejoined the shiyering fat
dweller, you can't begin any too SOON
to suit me, / tell you those"
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1904-03-01
Assemblvman Cheny Dies.

A telegram received from Biloxi, Miss,
announces the death of ID. d. Cheney of
Sparta. who was spending the winter
there with his family. Mr. Cheney was
one of the most prominent and wealthy
men of this part of the country, and was
the largest stakeholder in the bank at
Sparta
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1904-03-01

and declared that if
the United States
desired TO maintain
peace it must be
known that at all
times it was ready
for war. He de-
clared that there
was never a time
when the impor-
lance of power upon
the sea was more
manifest than it
was to-day. He re
So. - a. D.~~~
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1904-03-01

Col Gabriel Bouck. known as the sage
of Oshkosh and eminent in the legal pro-
fessioif for fifty years, is dead. Death
overlook him at the Atheran Hotel in
that city. He was IS years old. The
passing of Col. Bouek removes one of
those picturesque and sturdy characters
for which Wisconsin has become famous.
He was known in almost every village,
town and city in Badgerdom. Col. Bouck
first made himself famous in the Civil
War. He was a fighter and a command
ing officer all in one. He next added to
his renown in the political arena. A
Democrat of the old school, he plunged
into campaign after campaign, meeting
defeat as well as victory. He was At
torney General of the State, and served
in CONGRESS for two fnrms
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1904-03-01
A Cnmnnred.

After all. remarked the hobo phi
losopher, there amt so much differ
ence between me and a stylish gent"
Mop calculated the barroom loafer.
mo" rejoined the h. p. "A stylish
gent wears his clothes well, and my
clothes are well worn"
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1904-03-01
couldn,t sIeep STANDING.

"Phat's thot?" said the newly hired
maid, pointing to the folding bed In
her room.
"A folding bed" was the reply.
"If thot's tn case, OF can't SHAY
here. OF niver cud shape shtandia'
up. Judge.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1904-03-01

"Ahr she sighed, NOW that you
have rejected my proffered hand 1
have nothing more to live for"
"Oh, / don't know" he replied.
There's two full-page bargain adver-
tisements In this evenings paper"
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1904-03-01

Eleven Russian ships were more or
less damaged IN the first japanese as
sault on Port Arthur Ii is reported thai
Admiral Stark has been degraded because
the officers we're absent 1T a circus when
the attack belEan.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1904-03-01

Geologists speak of that fraction OF
the rainfall which reaches the sea
through streams as the ''Tun-off." The
run-off in Connecticut is half the rain
fall. while in the Mississippi basin it
IL hut nne-fnnrth
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1904-03-01

During the japanese attack on Port
Arthur on Feb. the officials OF the Rus
so-Chinese bank burned alI its paper
money in the street and had the specie
carried away
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1904-03-01

1t is reported that the Americans in
tend 10 land force OF marines at Chefoo.
There are rumors Of possible trouble with
Germany. which claims exclusive rights
in Shautung.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1904-03-01
Natural Query.

Harker-Talk about being averse to
work. found a chap this morning
that was the limit
Barker indeed? Tramp or college
mani
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1904-03-01

Foreigners should beware Of the Mex
ican "rateros." or pickpockets, as they
are the most adept Of any Of their
kind In the world. with the possible
exception OF those In Havana.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1904-03-01
The War in the Orient ~

Ut of the of and of contradictory reports
which steadily pour from in the it
is matter of difficulty pick the false the
true the probable from the improbable.
Authoritative information about the battle at Chemupo
shows that the Russians put up stubborn thoroughly
gamy fight The Japanese fleet comprised five armored
vessels torpedo boats and secondass crus
that Russians had far chance than Admiral
Cervera when the latter issued Santiago Neverhe
the varag which splendid cruiser of $500 TONS
built in Philadelphia and the Korietz only third
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1904-03-01

cruiser unequal
and puck the fight until
falling
the
elfnjected the Russian Port
ais or with and was
bomardment of Port Arthur It the
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1904-03-01

Some Of the cod lines used In the
British fishing industry measure T.
600 fathoms long. or about eight or
binary miles, having 1850 hooks, the
whole costing ia some cases, $1,000 to
Sl.5OO.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1904-03-01
ALL OVER THE STATE
ITEMS OF INTEREST IN BADGER
DOM.

Sage of Oshkosh Passes Away-Finds
Father-in- Law Hanging Dead-Me-
teor Fumes Almost Overcome Farm
er-suitor Kills Girl and Himself.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1904-03-01

British sympathy for Japan has been
answered by the dispatch Of Gen. Ivan
OF 10 prepare Russian expedition against
India, British invasion OF Tibet resented.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1904-03-01

81 the blowing up Of the cruiser Va
RAG. of Chemulpo, the Russians lost two
thirds or their store OF Whitehead torpe-
does
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1904-03-01
RUSSIA A WARNING TO AMERICA.

Moody Says United States Must Have
Large Navy to Insure Peace.
Secretary of the Navy William H.
Moody, speaking in Boston the other
night. strongly advocated a large navy
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1904-03-01

Juge the future bi the past. but when
you hay a past you amt get much fu-
Wilbur Dick Nesbit in Little
Henry's Slate
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1904-03-01


Washington, has fled papers in a suit
for divorce from his wife, Emma. The
Lonstorfs got their millions recently
through favorable decisions in the long
contested Minnesota mining suits
There was a panic in an electric car on
Fourteenth street, Racine. The car be-
came grounded and there was an cleo
trieal display. with loud reports. The
car then caught fire. and fifteen passen-
gers crowded out, falling in the road on
top of each other. Two or three women
were hurt.
Traffic is tied up on the north Wiscon-
sin and Minnesota divisions Of the Omaha
road. by freight wreck at North Wis
eonsin Junction. An extra freight from
the north did not mt the curve at the
junction just right. and the result was
4 pile-up Of twenty-five freight cars in a
tangled mass There were no casualties.
The destruction by FIRE IF the home Of
Robert Arnold in Milwaukee drove Mr.
Arnold and his wife into the bitter cold
In their night clothes and they barely
escaped freezing before the neighbors
found them in q woodshed and took them
IN Besides the loss Of their home large
sum II money concealed ia the house
was destroyed
The pathetic breaking up Of a family
occurred at the home Of James HendeF-
son in La Crosse. Two members OF bis
family died OF typhoid pneumonia and
three others barely escaped death. One
child died. and upon Mr.. Henderson's re-
turn from town. where he went To pur-
chase coffin. he found his wife dead
Wisconsin Lodge, IA, Of the Indepen-
dent Order Of Odd Fellows. il making
elaborate preparations 10 celebrate the
birthday OF N0lney Atwood Of GAINESVILLE.
who claims the distinction Of being the
oldest member OF the order IN Wisconsin
His birthday occurs on Feb. -. when
he will be - years old He became q
member Of the GAINESVILLE lodge IN 1S4T-
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1904-02-23
Partisan French.

The sound of the French language
possesses variations almost esoteric
in the hidden nature of their being
and-according to the Parisian-these
are everlastingly beyond the POSSIBLE
ity of imitation by the American. Pol
Plancon said once to an American
who has lived ten years in Paris and
speaks French to perfection, in the
American colony: your French
causes me unspeakable agony. The
matter Of fact is, no American can
ever learn to speak French. 1t is
neither in your soul nor in your vocal
organs. Penelope (the ten-year-old
daughter of the American. born in
Paris and living there uninterruptedly
all her life) is just barely tolerable in
French. There is something in the
United States so antagonistic to the
utterance of perfect French that after
I am over there six months come
back to Paris with my language
marred, and make it point to get
back as soon as I can in order not to
suffer permanent loss of utterance. -
Harpers Bazaar.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1904-02-23
ONE CONSOLATION.
The Ruin Was General and There
Were . Great Many Com
pectOns in Misery.

People who are always worrying about
the world coming to an end should con-
sole themselves with one reflection,
says the Chattanooga News.
The late Squire ]. A. Holtzclaw told a
story about planter, in the days be-
fore the war, who sent his slave Sam
to look over the plantation after q
heavy frost and see what damage had
been done. Sam came in about noon
with doleful tale to tell.
How about the cotton, SAM" asked
the master.
"Oh, masser, hits done ruint."
II was afraid so; how about the
corn"
Hits ruint, too. masser.'
ooh, mercy upon us! Well, how
about the wheat?"
Hits froze plum ter def, masser.''
"Well, good Lord, Sam, hope the
COOLERS are not hurt!"
Dress yer heart, masser, dey's froze
as black as yer hat"
ooh, Sam. your old master is ruined.
Isn't there anything good you can tell
met"
Eyes. masser. dere's one conserIa-
ton"
Tell me what 1t is. quick, Sam, for
heavens sake, tell me. for If there's
any consolation. need 1t bad!"
well, masser, Use done ben all ober
de neighborhood, an hits gineral.
Everybody say co."
When the world comes to an end.
It'll be % general that misery VIII heys
. great deal Of eompauY.