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Northern Wisconsin advertiser. [volume] (Wabeno, Wis.) 1898-1925, 1904-09-08
OBITUARY.,

James b. Widdifield, for years hotel
keeper at East Tawas, Mich, was
found dead in bed.
Spencer Harmon. reporter for the
True Republican, Sycamore, ILL.,, while
riding his bicycle, fell from his wheel
dead.
G. F. Scharpf. a pioneer hardware
merchant of the northwest, was found
dead in bed at his home in La Crosse.
He was 6S years old.
Mrs. Emily Prettyman Schenck, the
first secretary of the Illinois State
Federation of women's clubs, died at
Fekin, ILL.,, aged 5S years.
James w. Hathaway. postmaster of
the house of the fifty-first congress,
died at Helena, Mont, aged 60 years.
He was born in Cortland. o.
Capt John Shortall of Rome, N. Y,
formerly of Chicago, is dead at Sara
toga, n. Y, of blood poisoning, the re
suit of an operation for gangrene.
George p. Gill, master in chancery
of Woodford county and ex-state's at
torney. died at Eureka, Ill. He had
been a sufferer from cancer for many
months.
George w. Cummings, vice president
of the American Press association,
died at Banff. Northwest territory,
While on his way from his home in
Los Angeles, Cal, to New York. He
was born near Terre Haute, in 1S4S.
and graduated from Indiana State uni
versity in 1872.
The death, in London, is announced
of Admiral w. r. ROLAND, retired. He
was born in 1917, Admiral ROLAND
received a gold medal from the United
States government for saving part OF
the crew of the United States brig
Somers, upset off the island of Sac
rifoios, on the west coast of Mexico.
Count Albert Won Micheroux is dead
at his former residence, at Baldwins,
Long Island. at the age of g. years. He
served in the Austrian army. accom-
panied the Emperor Macmillan to
Mexico. and participated in the wars
there until the downfall of the empire
Then he went to New Orleans, where
he renounced his titles and became a
natural!Zed citizen. For a time he was
in the banking business, but relin-
Quished that to establish silk i'm
porting house in Chicago. He went
to New York after the great Chicago
fire of 1871 in which his establishment
was destroyed.
Kerr Craige of North Carolina died
at the Columbian University hospital
at Washington of valvular disease of
Northern Wisconsin advertiser. [volume] (Wabeno, Wis.) 1898-1925, 1904-09-08

the heart. Three sons and two daugh-
ters were at his bedside and they ac-
companied the remains to his late
home IN Salisbury, n. C.. Mr..
Craige was well-known lawyer and
was prominent in North Carolina
politics. During the civil war he was
an officer in the confederate army.
He was third assistant postmaster gen.
eral during President Cleveland's Sec
ond administration. In Mr.. Cleve.
lands first term Mr.. Craig was inter
nal revenue collector for North Caro-
lima.
Northern Wisconsin advertiser. [volume] (Wabeno, Wis.) 1898-1925, 1904-09-08
FOREIGN.

Princess Louise, who had been re-
strained since her elopement in 1898,
escaped.
King Alfonso of Spain will organize
an international regatta at Bilbao sim
liar to the Kiel regatta.
Rockingham, charged with the theft
of the ancient cope, committed suicide
in the cell at Ascoli, Italy.
One hundred Filipinos were killed
in fire which destroyed the town of
Binan, in the province of Laguna.
Albert Vickers head of the firm of
Vickers, Sons &c Maxim, of London,
was accidentally shot while grouse
shooting.
Twelve thousand iron workers OF
Sormovo, province of Nizhnee Nov
ogored, Russia, who struck Aug. 25, re-
sumed work.
The largest sugar factory in Ger
many, named Kulmsee, near Thorn,
West Prussia, was burned; loss,
$1,250,00
An inquiry into the loss of the Dan
ish steamer Norge, which foundered,
with the loss of SAC lives, was opened
at Copenhagen.
The assistant chief of police and
two policemen were severely wounded
at Riga, Russia, while dispensing a
crowd of unemployed.
The fire in the oil tanks at Antwerp
was brought under control after de.
stroying 100000 gallons of oil and
doing $2,5O0,OOO damage.
Canada is near crisis in its politi-
cal and commercial career. The gov
eminent Is committed to tariff reduc-
ton but waits on the British policy.
The French social and commercial
influence is opposed to an imperial
tariff. 1t is eager for reciprocity
with the United States, but too proud
to beg for it.
Montreal manufacturers, with $40,-
100000 invested, one-half of which is
American capital, are not friendly to
reciprocity; but a majority of the peo-
pie favor it,
Rudolph Spreckels, after paying an
enormous fee to a specialist at Carls-
bad for an operation for appendicitis,
fought an attempt at extortion by
local physician.
Diplomatic relations between Argen-
tina and Uruguay have become strained
almost to the breaking point as a re-
suit of the discovery that the Uruguay
an insurrectionary force was fitted
out in Argentine territory.
Northern Wisconsin advertiser. [volume] (Wabeno, Wis.) 1898-1925, 1904-09-08
RUSSIAN POOR DINE WELL.
Wild Mushrooms and the Finest Tea
Supplied to Peasants Table.

The Russian peasant, even if the
bread he eats is black has bon
bouche to add to his meal much sought
by epicures in the western world-the
wild mushrooms which grow thous-
ands upon thousands on the steppes of
Russia. At any time a full and sa-
worry meal is provided with the addi-
ton of sausage and onions; even a
mushroom alone often contents them
for a meal with their coarse rye
bread
The poorest laborer has also a
luxury drink always available from the
ever-present samovar, and the tea
they drink would be the envy of any
American connoisseur of that bever-
age for the best of China's tea is
found in Russia and all classes enjoy
its quality and fragrance. Never is
the water allowed to stand on the tea
over a few moments, so none of the
poisonous tannin is extracted and a
delightful mildly stimulating, straw
colored drink is the result.
1t would be we'll if the Russian
peasant would content himself with
this, for his only vice is drunkenness.
Northern Wisconsin advertiser. [volume] (Wabeno, Wis.) 1898-1925, 1904-09-08

the last legislature and scores the
present state administration. The mi
nority report favoring the principle of
primary election and declaring for an
elective rate commission with power
to control, was turned down, the vote
by which the majority report was
passed being 4041a to 1924.
Bitter Platform Debate.
The discussion of the platform was
at times bitter. Former Senator Villas
led the conservatives in favor of the
majority report, while opposing him
were radicals in support of the minor
ity The overwhelming defeat of the
radicals was a surprise to the con-
servatives, who looked for a greater
showing of strength. That Senator
Villas contributed to this defeat by his
effective speech is conceded. The
adoption of the majority report and
the ratification of the entire platform
by the convention cleared the way for
the nomination of the ticket.
Peck by Acclamation.
With the nomination of George W.
Peck quickly disposed of by acclama-
ton, DR.. H. A. Lathrop Of Marshfeld
was chosen for the second place, hav-
ing defeated Burt Williams of Ashland
by a vote of 322 to 24S. The rest of
the ticket was nominated as above.
In hot contest for state chairman
A. F. Warden of Waukesha, won over
J. E. Jones of Portage by a vote of
ST7 to 200.
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HER FIRST VIEW OF CARS.
Alaskan Woman's Glimpse of civiliza-
ton.

Seattle (Wash.) Times-The sim
pie announcement that Mrs. Annie
Wesley of Kadiak, Alaska, had re-
turned to her home after visit to
Seattle, as reported in the society
columns of the newspapers, meant lit
tie to the average reader, but the
visit itself meant much to Mrs. Yes
sey, for it was the first time she had
been outside Alaska, never before had
she ridden on a street car, seen loco
motive, been within n theater or wit
messed the complex life of a city. All
was new and strange to her. Her 20
years were spent entirely on Kadiak
island and the islands of the Aleutian
group. Mrs. Vesseys father, a de-
scendant of the ancient house of Ro-
MANOR, the ruling dynasty of Russia,
went to Alaska in 1860, and has lived
there continuously in the Russian set
Elements of the Aleutians. Mrs. YES
sey speaks Russian as we'll as English
and several Indian tongues, and her
trip to Seattle was as interpreter for
the part of Aleutian islanders that
went to the st. Louis exposition re-
Gently. While here the interpreter,
with her baby one year old, was the
guest of Mr.. and Mrs. J. E. Sandley.
The baby Mrs. Vessey dresses in fur
parke suits made of squirrel skins,
such as the natives wear.
Just before leaving Alaska Mrs.
Vessey's mother shot mammoth
bear, and forwarded the head to the
Smithsonian institution at Washing
ton, d. c. For the specimen the d.
rectors of the big scientific museum
sent its slayer $780, In the skull were
found imbedded a number Of old-time
Russian hand made bullets, carried no
one knows how long by the Alaska
bear after victorious meetings with
his natural enemies. IL The Aleutian
islands the natives have so long been
under the Russian influence that the
Greek church is thoroughly estab-
lished, and all it's festivals and rites
are observed most faithful. The ma
tives are numerous.
Eagles grow to an enormous size on
Kadiak and other islands, and the gov
eminent pays a bounty on each one
killed, for they carry off the sheep
and are destructive IN many ways.
/ The long days of the summer sea-
son make the grass most abundant
and it grows TO a heightk of five feet,
while berries also grow plentifully
and entirely without cultivation On
account of the numeru1s wild flowers
there are many kinds Of bugs and in
sects, rare species OF butterflies and
bees. In collecting these for various
scientific bodies, Mrs, Vessey's father
makes a good income. Cattle do well,
but must be fed heavily because of the
long and severe winters. Some mining
is done. The climate as a whole is
most healthful.
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TELEGRAMS In BRIEF.
WAR IN THE FAR EAST.

WAN IN ne FHH EASl.
The Baltic squadron returned to
Cronstadt.
The Japanese abandoned the idea
Of trying to take Port Arthur by storm.
Food in Port Arthur is so scarce
that a bag of -four sells for $3.50 in
gold.
Seantor Fairbanks spoke at Marion,
Kas., opening the republican campaign
in that state.
Ex-senator Thurston, of Nebraska,
predicted a Roosevelt majority Of 90
900 in his state.
The Japanese are reported to have
seized the railroad north of Liaoyang,
thus cutting off this Russian retreat.
A special envoy from King Leopold
of Belgium arrived for conference with
President Roosevelt as to means of
terminating the war.
A French general declared that
Japan will win, and said that Russia
should accept peace, leaving Port
Arthur to the Japanese.
David B. Hill announced in a type
written statement that he would re-
tire from politics permanently after
the presidential election.
Kouropatkin reports that after four
days battle his forces have been de-
feated all along the line and his artil-
lery siienced. He admits 100 killed.
Thomas e. Watson, populist candi-
date for president, challenged Parker
to answer five questions showing
where he stands on the negro ques-
ton.
Gen. Stoessel reported from PORT
Arthur that the Japanese attacks had
against been repulsed, but that they
inflicted heavy losses, especially on the
Russian officers.
Eugene V. Debs, in opening the
socialist campaign at Indianapolis,
said all parties except his are owned
by capital. and that labor slaves must
free themselves.
Details of the three days fighting
around Anping showed that 1t was des-
perate and incessant as the Russians
Ietreated and that it cost the Japanese
1000 men killed and wounded.
Chairman Cortelyou, after inter
viewing the big corporations. said the
republicans would have money enough
for the campaign and that all the
money would be spent IN doubtful
states like Indiana and West Virginia.
An official In France, alarmed by
the Japanese victory, urges the powers
to stop the war to prevent Japan
from becoming the dominant The
power in the far east. There is no
talk OF mediation. The car wants
victory first.
State Treasurer Kempf of Wiscon.
sin obtained a restraining order. pro
hiblting the La Toilette committee
from taking his name off the state
ticket. Kempf was unable to furnish
n $350,000 bond, and Gov. La Toilette
displaced him. named Assistant Par.
tell as treasurer.
Chairman Hanna of the republican
state committee of Maryland, called at
republican national headquarters and
told Secretary Dover that for the first
time Ia ears republicans in that state
were working in harmony. "If German
does not raise the race question, said
he. we are sure to carry the state by
large majority"
Russians evacuated Liaoyang and
moved north across the Taitse river.
st. Petersburg fears the railroad has
been already cut Another battle
looked for northeast of Liaoyang,
Toxic celebrated the victory at Lao
yang. The details of the three days
fighting are cleaned from official re.
ports. The losses were heavy, but
their full extent not known.
Northern Wisconsin advertiser. [volume] (Wabeno, Wis.) 1898-1925, 1904-09-08

far as possible should be all the ap-
pointments. The pictures should De
entirely literary portraits; from tAe
walls should look down on us LUCKY
bookmen the faces of bygone DOCK
lovers: and when any member OF tne
club should die, in his will should De
found a clause leaving to the cluD M
portrait. AS for the name, why not call
il The Lambs Club?-it would SAVIOUR
sweetly of literture and gentleness.
For above all things, a bookman
should be gentle; gentle to hlmsel'
tn his friends. to his books, even to his
kinsfolk: to his enemies he could not
be gentle. for being gentle, he would
have none. A bookman to my MIND
is the highest type of gentleman; a
gentleman and a scholar; well bred,
we'll read; a n-of-the-book-World;
kindly of heart and open-minded, and
in all things quiet. The rush and
scUrry of the day should be a thing
abhorrent to the bookman. The above
is my own view of the Dookman, and
quite realize that other men-otner
views; l try to be open-minded. Of
course the great feature of our club
should be the library, and this, | think,
shold be confined to bookish books;
books about books and about book
men and about book-writers, and just
o1coricfc-ponnn CnW-
lev Dryden, Addison, Steele, Gold
smith, Johnson suppose, though
do not love him-Scott, Lytton, Dick
ems, Thackeray, Stevenson, Stephen
and a few more l should like to in
clude playwriters and novelists, but
remember that our home is 10 be
small One other point, food and
drink-well, let it be English, good
roast, boiled and grilled, good beer,
good cider, and the usual wines.
This is my dream-club, for, alas,
well do know that is will never
come to pass, that I shall never sit at
table with my fellow Lambs, slipping
my pint of claret or of port and talk
ing peaceably to my neighbors of
books and of things bookish. Nor
shall l ever sit in that dream-library,
a cosey, brown room, with comfort
able, solid chairs, reading, or writing
upon club paper. Yet 1 should love to
do so, as would many another book
man. And-as I am dreaming let my
visions be glorious-let Us living mem
bers, elect of the great dead honor
able members, who being unable to
be with US in the flesh, may as shades
care to visit us in ghostly good fellow
| ship. will propose-and surely there
will be no difficulty in finding second
ers, Mr.. William Shakespeare, play
wright and poet, of London and STRAIT
ford-on-Avon; Mr.. Joseph Addison, es-
sayist, of London; Mr.. Oliver Gold
smith, citizen of the world, and Mr..
William Makepeace Thackeray, novel
list. An they be all elected, I will en-
terrain their ghostships to dinner at
the club, and there shall be sack for
William and claret for Joseph, a
haunch of venison for Oliver, and
bouillabaisse for William the second;
and I will toast them and I will listen
with my mind's-ear to their talk.
Will it be of books Perchance not.
But of whatever it may be it will be
goodly; for such fellows, all gentle
bookmen, could heart of bookman de-
sire more goodly company, Butt is
not live by dreams alone.-The Acad-
envy.
Northern Wisconsin advertiser. [volume] (Wabeno, Wis.) 1898-1925, 1904-09-08

The life of an eyelash is from 100
to $50 days It grows very slowly,
but finger nails grow quite rapldIy in
comparison. If person could live
without breaking or cutting his nails
for lifetime they would attain the
length of 70 inches.
Northern Wisconsin advertiser. [volume] (Wabeno, Wis.) 1898-1925, 1904-09-08
A Glance Futureward.

Toward the close of love,i1
the door-bell of a stately n
Philadelphia.
A servant appeared.
as this where Council
penn nves?" asked tha
eyes. sir: but he's
the servant.
We'll. wake hi
caller. "Tell him
portant meeting II
pirate $4,000 to
sending the
Worlds Fair at
Chicago Tribune
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discredit attad|
pendent jourf
charged to timidit
It has become to b
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mind about men an
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The Washington times., 1904-08-26
MURDERER ANXIOUS TO
WORK ON GALLONS
LET Me Help" He Says to Sheriff
When de Hears Carpenters
Pounding.

CLEARFIELD, Pa, Aug. 26.-Though
he is 10 be hanged next Thursday, John
Williams. alias Black Spot" the negro
murderer. is apparently the happiest
man in the county jail. He sings and
eats twice as much as AIRY other pris-
oner.
Today, when he heard the carpenters
pounding In the construction OF the scat
fold on which he is to De hanged, he
begged of Sheriff Staver that he be per
mitted to go out and help build It. His
request was refused.
Up 20 last week BLACK Spot" was ter
ror-stricken at the thought that his
body would be turned over 10 the State
Anatomical Society for dissection. He
had written 70 his father at Greenbrier.
Va. begging that his body be claimed
and taken home and buried. No reply 10
the letter was received.
Then Deputy Sheriff Carlisle wrote, eX-
planning that, il formal application were
made for the body, the county would
prepay all express charges, buy a coffin
and prepare the body for burial.
To this letter the father or BLACK
Spot replied, saying that lie was too
poor to pay any Of the expenses. but
that n the body were sent 90 him he
would give IL good burial. This news
made Black Spot happy. and ne asked
Sheriff Staver 70 hurry The job, SO that h
would soon be over.
The Washington times., 1904-08-26
DUKE OF MARLBOROUGH.
Rumored That He Will Succeed Lord
Mimic as Governor of the
Dominion

OTTAWA. Ontario. Aug. 26.-It IS be-
lieved here that the Canadian state de-
partment' has been given to understand
the Duke Of Marlborough viii be the
next governor general Of Canada.
Ottawa is looking forward with inter
est to the first American vlcereine at
Rideau Han
1t is expected that such an appoint
ment would in special way. have "A
favorable effect upon the good relations
Of the United States and Canada.
The duke is known TO have beea quail
flying for the post In the colonial Of
fee
Lord Mimic will not sail for some
weeks yet. He Is going West. He pro-
poses to emulate the equestrian perform
ances OF some American public men
He will ride from Edmonton to Q'Ap-
pelle on horseback, a distance Of so
miles He viii have a small escort OF
Northwest Mounted Police.
The country is not unfamiliar 10 him
as he was ever 10 In the half-breed re-
bellion in 1885. as a member of General
Middletons staff
The Washington times., 1904-08-26
woMANs OPINION OF WOMEN

DO you mind my saying what
think of Lady BIantock and her daugh-
ter2' inquired Molly. with the meek
sweetness Of a coaxing child. Perhaps
oughntn't. but il would Doe a relief To
my feelings"
81 wonder n Il would be 10 mine
remarked impersonally, addressing
the ancient tapestry on the opposite
wall.
let us try and see" persisted Molly.
Calculating CATS There. its out. /
wouldn't have eaten their old dinner.
except TO please you. I've known them
only thirteen days. but ] could have
said the same thing when I'd known
them thirteen minutes. Indeed. I'm not
sure I did not say il 90 Jack. Did I. or
did / not, Lightning ConductOr2'
You did" replied the person address-
cd. answering with "a smile To the name
which he had earned IN playing the part
Of Molly HaudOlph's chauffeur. in the
making Of their love story.
Women always know things about
each Othcr-the sort of things the Others
don't want them TO know" Molly went
on; but there IS no use ga ou~ warning
men, who think they are in love with
Calculating Cats, because they would be-
certain we are jealous. OF course. I
shouldn't say this 10 you. Lord Lane, ~
YOU hadn't taken me into your conf
deuce a little-that night OF my first
London ball
The Washington times., 1904-08-26
DYNAMITE GAPS SET
RACE COURSE IN PANIC
Thieves Use Explosives to Rob the
BookmakeTs at Hawthorne-Three
Persons Hurt.

CHICAGO, Aug. 26.-In panic at the
Hawthorne race track yesterday three
persons We're hurt by explosions Of dy-
of the betting ring one person was
knocked down in the panic, and two
others were struck by flying splinters.
The injured are: Frank Williams, race
track character, known as Dakota Jack,
left foot lacerated by splinters; Mitchell
Bruno, former race track emplOye, right
foot lacerated; A McGiH, siXty-two
years old visitor 1T track, se-ere scalp
wound and bruises.
1t is thought the dynamite caps which
exploded were thrown about the betting
ring by thieves who intended TO rob
the bookmakers in the excitement.
An attempt 20 rob the cash box Of
the Chicago Club was frustrated by one
of those working in the booth. A
man icaped upon the booth md was
pushed down. He made a second at
tempt to reach the cash box, and as his
hand was about TO grasp a number OF
the bills the clerk struck him In the
face. He escaped
While the men in the betting ring
were scrambling for a place OF safety,
the women, who We're sitting above In
the grand stand. became excited and
rushed from the east end 10 the west
end Of the grand stand.
The bOokmakers seized their cash
boxes and bent low I'm their booths.
panic-stricken 20 the south side Of the
grand stand. Outside the structure the
second explosion occurred as they
reached that side.
The Washington times., 1904-08-26
New Sect to Worship
The Gods of Mythology
Apostle of pantheism Pleads for Funds to
Erect Pantheon in the City Of London.
An Orator of Humble Origin.

pours down his doctrine, while the
young man I'm charge Of the piano mods,
i'm imminent danger Of injuring his fore
head against the keyboard.
He is not a fully developed Pantheist
yet; only a "Maryonette" so far. The
preacher turns his eyes to two half
penny candies that flicker on either, side
OF "a winged disc.
THAT winged disc" he says. repre-
sents the soul, and when it is elevated
on the altar il represents Supreme
Power"
He halls" the disc as prince among
the universe of souls The audience
looks frightened, wondering what he is
going TO say next.
The wings OF the disc remind him
Of the pigeons that have been condemn
ed by the medical officer OF health for
the city Of London.
Il love all creeping and all flying
things. These birds were human beings
i'm their former state. You may be
pigeons in your next state. Therefore.
II behooves US to respect all creatures
In the temple l am going TO build
there viii be a tower set apart for birds
pigeons, sea gulls, crows, sparrows,
lost ea7na at lost parrots; let - he IS
but stihed the slang phrase in ITS In
fancy
Possibilities of Pantheist.
During the service there are prayers
anu ny INNS 10 SUIT TIE K diANileiSNit Sht|u
The following may be given as a spec
men:
| am human being now,
And walk about the street.
But when / die ! may return
a worm without my feet,
The little gnat that bites your nose
And makes il swell with pain,
May be as great as Caesar when
II dies and lives again.
Chorus.
O, isn't it wonderful
Wonderf Al, wonderful;
o. isn't IL wonderful,
To be a Pan-theist
The "Maryonettes" numbered about
! fifty at last Sundays service and one
/ OF their number said yesterday there
We're a lot OF gentry in the room and
! two Indian princes. No charge was
made-only a collection at the close.