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Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1904-03-14
RUSSIAN CRUISER FLEET
m A CRITICAL CONDITION

London. March Sup to a late hour
last evening the Japanese legation
here had received no official infOrma-
ton regarding the bOmbardment Of
VIadivostOk. Il is believed at the le-
cation, however, that the japanese are
now between the Russian cruiser
squadron and VladivOstok and there is
reason To believe the Russian squadron
is in the vicinity Of POssiet bay.
The Russian official dispatches do
not mention this squadron, and this
fact lends color 70 the the belief that
the japanese warships have shut it out
OF VIadivCstOk. IL is pointed out at
the legation that If this il true the
Russian vessels are in a critical condi-
ton since they must run the gauntlet
Of the japanese squadron of Vladivos-
toz or the japanese squadron of Port
Arthur before reaching a Russian port
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1904-03-14
Bandit Chang Against RussIaI.

Tiensin, March S.-The report that
Russia has occupied the Sinmintun
railroad and taken possession of the
telegraph lines is incorrect. A resi-
dent of Tientsin has had an interview
with Chang, chief of the bandits called
"chunchus." According to this man,
Chang commands 1000 men who are
well drilled and splendidly mounted
and armed with Mauser rifles ar-l
magazine pistols. Changes principles
are decidedly anti-Russian.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1904-03-14
China Must Be Good.

Toxic, March S.-Notwithstandin
the fact that it is understood here that
Russia is pressing China TO make the
territory west of the Lao river neu-
tral, Japan remains apparently calm
because she has made a reservation
that should Russia be allowed to OBJ
tain this advantage japan will use any
portion of the Chinese territory which
is strategically necessary for her OPP
eratiCns.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1904-03-14
JAPs GETTING RECRUITS
m MINNESOTA MINES

Duluth. March S.-The News Trib-
une says that the fact developed yes
terday that secret agents Of the Jap
anese government have been securing
recruits for the army among the large
colony Of Firms and anti-Russian SYM
pathizers on the Mesaba and Mermil-
lion iron ranges in Minnesota Head
quarters OF the recruiting officers
have been established In nearly all the
important towns on the ranges. II Is
said that by the close OF March at
least 400 men viii leave for the scene
of the conflict.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1904-03-14
MICHIGAN SUFFERS BY FLOODS.
Dynamite Used to Prevent Destruction
of Bridges.

Detroit, March S.-Reports from
western Michigan show that a consid'
cradle damage has been done by the
floods. At some places dynamite has
been used to blow up ice gorges that
threatened to destroy bridges, while at
other places bridges were swept away
by the floods.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1904-03-14
TWO KILLED
IN HEAD-ON
COLLISION

Marshfield, Wis, March S.-Two
Wisconsin Central freight trains came
together in a head-on collision be-
tween Hewitt and Auburndale yester-
day. Fireman Charles Kelly and
Brakeman Herbert Mccarthy were kill
ed and Engineer Edward Moran was
seriously injured. Ali resided in Fono
du Lac. Both engines were badly
smashed and a dozen or more cars
were wrecked and burned
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1904-03-14
CHICAGO FIREMEN DENIED
TWELVE HOUR RELIEF

Chicago, March S.-The ordinance
recently passed by the city council
giving each member of the fire depart
ment 10 hours on duty was vetoed yes
terday by Mayor Harrison. An effort
to pass the measure over the veto
failed. Financial necessities of Chica-
go were advanced as the reason for
the veto.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1904-03-14
MORE POSTAL
INVESTIGATIONS
WISCONSIN CONGRESSMAN IN
VoLVED BY REPORT.
BIG SALARY INFLUENCES
Representatives Scramble for Copies
of Report of Committee on Post
offices Which Involves Many for
Urging Increase of Postmaster's
Salaries-Inquiry Favored.

Washington, March S.-Postal al
fairs engrossed the attention OF the
house yesterday practically to the ex-
clusion of all else. The inject was in
PRODUCED by Mr.. Overstreet, chairman,
of the committee on postoffices and
post roads. who submitted a report OF
mat committee on the Hay resolution,
calling for certain information regard
ing the use of influence by members OF
the house to secure an increase in sal
airy for postmasters. Interest conferred
in the data accompanying he report.
which had been furnished the commit
tee D. the postoffice department.
There was a full attendance of mem,
bers ON both sides of the chamber
when Mr.. Overstreet stated he had
been directed by the unanimous vote
of the committee to recommend that
the Hay resolution be tabled, as the in.
formation wanted accompanies the re-
port The minority members urged
that debate and a vote on the resolu,
ton should be deferred as they bad not
had an opportunity to read the report.
so the agreement was reached to post
pone further action until tomorrow and
1000 copies of the report were ordered
printed. There will be a three-hours'
debate on the motion to table and for,
NAL amendment will be offered by the
minority to provide for general inves-
tigation of the postofice department.
When printed reports were brought
in later by a messenger. the members
crowded around the doorkeeper's desk
to secure copies and business was sus-
pended temporarily until all were sup
piled.
Many Involved by Report.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1904-03-14
IRON ORE INTERESTS
FAIL TO AGREE ON PRICES

New York, March Represents
tives Of practically all of the leading
iron ore interests of the Lake Superior
district met here yesterday to fix a
schedule price for the season. The
meeting lasted several hours but no
agreement was reached and it was de-
cided to adjourn until April :.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1904-03-14
IOWA JUVENILE COURT.
Second Attempt to Be Made to Pass
Bill.

Second Attempt to Be Made to Pass
Bill.
Chicago, March S.-Another attempt
is to be made TO institute a juvenile
court in Des Noines, for the care of the
neglected and criminally inclined chD
6ren Of that city and the surrounding
towns. Justice Timothy L. Hurley,
we'll known in Chicago's juvenile court,
will leave here today for Des Moines,
where he will present to Governor
Cummins a bill for the formation OF
the new institution. A year ago an at
tempt was made to pass a bill in the
Iowa legislature establishing juvenile
court and department but much oppo-
sition was met and the project failed.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1904-03-14

toria and was attended by $50 mem
bers and friends. Justice James A
Blanchard presided. Among the
speakers were Congressman ]. II. Dav'
idson, DR.. Frank X. sanders of Yale,
General Joseph Wheeler; Sadazuch
Uchida, Japanese consul general, ano
DR.. Richard C. Hughes, president OF
Ripon college.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1904-03-14
FIRE IN CHICAGO STORE
ENTAILS LOSS OF 100000

Chicago, March Sire in the five
story building at 207 and 200 Madison
street early this morning caused a loss
of 100000. The building was occu~
pied by Cans G Company, wholesale
auctioneers.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1904-03-14
First Attack, Says AIexieff, Did Not Draw
Even a Return Shot
Mikado's Agents Getting EnIistments From
Minnesota CZar-Haters in the
Iron Ranges

6, the correspondent of the Mail says
that 1000 Russian cavelrymen with
seven guns, retreated Wednesday
through Kusong and Sonchon toward
Win. They destroyed the telegraph
lines.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1904-03-14

YirkOw, March S.-An official dis
patch received here says the Japanese
are again bOmbarding Vladivostok-
This news lacks confirmation from
other sources.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1904-03-14
MAN CALLED
TO CALIFORNIA SCHOOL

Los Angeles, Cal, March S.-Dr. J.
T. Millspaugh of the Winona state
normal school, Minnesota, was yester-
day chosen president Of the Los Ange-
les state normal school by the board Of
trustees.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1904-03-14
DRAPER GOES TO NEW YORK.
Head of Illinois University Decides
to Return East.

Albany, n. Y, March S.-Dr An
drews Draper. president of the I'LL
nois university. formerly superintend-
ent Of public instruction OF this state.
was elected commissioner of educa-
ton by the legislature and viii ac-
cept the position.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1904-03-14

New York. March S.-The first an,
nual dinner of the Wisconsin society
was held last night at the Waldorf AS
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1904-03-14
RUSSIANS RETREAT AND
DESTROY TELEGRAPH LINES

London. March S.-Cabling from
Pingyang, Corea. under late of March
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1904-03-14
FIREMAN KILLED.
Loses His Life While Fighting Flames
in Chicago.

Chicago, March Sire yesterday
afternoon practically destroyed Bullen
& Co.'s malt drying kiln, Michigan and
Pine streets. The loss is 100000.
John Hubbard, a fireman, who was
working on the firebcat Illinois, was
so severely injured by the bursting Of
a water plug that he died while being
taken to the hospital.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1904-03-14
Many Involved by Report.

Among the names of the senators
and representatives appearing in the
report as having made representations
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1904-03-14
PITH AND POINT.

Miss Butis-He said he knew I'd
take a lovely picture.
Miss Chellus-Of course. All you
have to do is to pick ont something
nice to snap and hold the camera
steady.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1904-03-14

Nell-Huh!I wouldn't marry the best
man in the world.
Belle-But you didn't get a chance.
He assures me am the first girl he
ever proposed to.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1904-03-14

"BOy." said the wealthy man, beam
ing with gratitude, you have done me
a great service. and am going to re-
ward YOU"
ooh, thank you, sir" gasped the
small boy.
Here in this case is the first dollar
I ever made. Gaze on it. and let it in
spire you to be Industrious and saving.
Goodbye"
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1904-09-09
100000 Children,

When the registration of pupils for
the New York public schools is COM
pleted at noon to-day, preliminary to
the school opening next Monday, it is
expected that they will number about
$50 900, or about $1,000 more than last
year. This is an annual increase of
some q per cent, and it indicates the
rapidity Of the growth of the population
of New York.
1t is the greatest body of school chill
dren provided for in any city in the
world. 1t is more than that of London
last year by over 100, 900, though the pop
ulation of London within the limits of
the School Board district in 1901 was
million more than that of New York.
Complaints are made OF the New York
Board Of Education because its facili-
ties in the matter OF school accommoda-
tons do not permit it to give all of this
great army of children full time instruc-
tons; but they are unreasonable. 1t is
practically impossible to keep up with 80
great a growth in the school population
by always having ready enough more
school houses to give them seats. So
great and rapid school building has not
been done in the past, and it is not likely
to be done in the future. Seventy-eight
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1904-09-09
Spiritualism the Survival of Ancient Witch
craft,

To THE EDITOR OF THE SUN-.Sir: After relating
AN experience with spirtualsuo medium, "
your correspondent M, NJ" expresses surprise at
the mysterious powers exercised by a spritlst
medium. He seems to be convinced of the exist
encc OF some mysterious agency the source and
,I.-acter OF which he appears Ignorant.
M Us" experience is only rcitcratlon Of that
OF thousal d. and should preclude the charges OF
imposture IS well hdcule INDUCED In by so
many who never investigate for themselves.
II may further surprise m. NJ" to learn that the
cult" exercising this mysterious power under the
modern lite of Spiritualism Is nothing less than
the survival Of ancient witchcraft.
Those Sho read the Bible are aware how strongly
God Condemns the practice. See Deut,, XVIII 1912.
"rh.re shall not be found among you an
observer OF times. or an enchanter. or a witch or
a charmer, or consultcr with familiar spirits or
wizard, necromancer. For all that do these
things are an abomination unto the Lord: and be-
cause OF these abominatlons the Lord thy God doth
drive them out before thee"
How are we to Identify those ancient practices
with these OF modern spritists1 This is easily
done. Modern spritlsts profess TO converse with
the dead and this Is Identical with the necromancy
of the ancients. In fact all these mysterious pow
ers possessed by spntists to-day may no easily
Identified with the above list. To be brief. these
mysterious agencies derive their powers from
Satan.
These Satanic agencies or demons a class OF
beings most clearly defined In the Bible and shown
TO be actively engaged In the world In opposition
to Gods interests. Their source then is Satanic
and their character evil. Does this seem a strong
assertion II so. read the Apostle pauls warning In
! Tim. w., 1: Now the Spirit speaketh expressly
that IN the latter times some shall depart from the
faith giving heed to seducing spirits. and doctrines
OF devils"
In closing let me warn any from allowing them
selves TO be drawn into this awful deception OF these
last days. II. C. HUss
NEWARK, Sept o.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1904-09-09
OvERWORKED LOCOMOTIVES.
The Single Crew System as Compared With
the Almost Universal Pooling Method.
From The Rnilrdv Age.

from me RptfrdV age.
The Pennsylvania Railroad Is about to
make n trial ON its middle division of the single
crew system of locomotive operation. as COM
pared with the pooling system. which is the
almost universal practice in this country
IL such an experiment is carried out the re-
suits undoubtedly will be interesting, for II
will be remembered that on several occa-
sions prominent officials have said that loco
motives are not given sufficient time in term-
mails. At meeting of the New York Railroad
Club last winter. while discussing roundhouse
conditions. one speaker claimed that where
great effort was being devoted to turning
engines quickly, the time OF engines at div-
sion points and roundhouses is already too
short. The overworked engine house force
with the facilities ordinarily at Its command
cannot keep all the locomotives In the best
running condition. which results naturally IN
moro frequent trips to the general repair
shop.
1t can be easily demonstrated on paper
represented by a locomotive will be realized
when II IL worked to the limit or its capacity.
even though the repair bin is high and the life
gether certain, however, but that better pay Cs
syna al Of he,,ep
repairs: In passenger service. OF course.
y is Of prime importance that the loc1m o.
laid out through breakdowns. Freight en-
gines are usually considered in work Il con,
dition II they are able TO go over the DIVISION
In some shape or other. Only those in imme-
date touch with the situation realize what
delays are often occqsioned by freight equip
double heading or doubling hills, delayed
trains. blocked passenger trains, an oeca,
men. and. finally. the undesired condition
of congested divisions, may. frequently be
attributed to a depleted condition of motive
times blameworthy, usually they are blamed
unJustly, because, under operating oondi.
tions now so prevalent, locomotives cannot
be properly repaired
return to the single crew system there:
fore would seem to contemplate an increased
number of locomotives and necessarily longer
lie-overs between runs as well as better at
tention by the enginemen. That the motive
power will be in better shape and that trains
can be handled with more certainty and pre-
cision Is not to be doubted, and many believe
that such a system will pay in dollars and
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1904-09-09
The Third Battle of Bull Run.

The published accounts OF the first
two days of the military operations at
Manassas are so studded with techni-
calities that it is somewhat difficult, IL
not quite impossible, for any layman to
arrive at an intelligent conclusion as to
what has been accomplished. Several
points, however, are clearly discernible.
In the first place, the foreign experts
have expressed themselves as highly
pleased with the close approach to the
conditions of actual warfare. This in
dictates careful and skilful preparation
of the plans for the manPuvres, and re-
fleets much credit on the officers to whom
those preparations were intrusted.
Gen. BELL attributed his apparent
success in the first days operations to
the splendid marching and fighting
qualities of the militia. This praise
may seem to rob the Regulars OF the
glory due to them, but it must be borne
in mind that the strength OF the chain
is measured by its weakest link. If the
State troops had been unequal to the
demands made on them, all plans must
have miscarried. At the same time it
was disclosed that the citizen soldiers
knew very little about the minor details
of field work, such as outpost duty. But
they are out just to learn about such
things. They will come home with
sorer feet, but sounder heads.
The victory of Gen. GRANT on the
second day will please goodly number
of those who like the inspiring sound Of
the officers name. 1t is not easy to be
the son of his father and carry the bur-
den of so splendid a military prestige.
That Gen. GRANT has shown himself
to be no bungler in the field of large
tactics is gratifying.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1904-09-09
PACIFIC COAST TIDiL WirES.
Officer of the Photographic Office Thinks
They We're Caused by Iarihquakcs.

WASHINGTON, Sept. San Officer of the
photographic Office, Navy Department,
to-day discussed the reports of enormous
waves rolling upon the southern California
coast, threatening wharves and water
front property.
ut is best to be frank and say at once
that we don't know what has caused his
disturbance" said this offer -Onc Of
two causes is probable, however 1t ls
the result either of an earthquake under
the sea, or of great storm. The reports
speak of recurrence of The wave s, begin
ming Tuesday night and increasing in force
and height That would indicate that
storm is the cause of the disturbance, and
not an earthquake or volcanic eruption,
which expends its force as a rule in one
terrific tidal wave. 1t is possible, however.
that disturbances under the sea at a great
distance from the coast may have had the
effect Of sending shoreward a series Of great
waves of apparently increasing size. The
reports speak of waves forty feet high,
which would be very large if a storm caused
them, but not of extraordinary size if caused
by volcanic action
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1904-09-09
PRESIDENT GIVES A CHAfR.
The One lie Used as Governor Presented
to the Oyster Hay Library.

OYSTER BAY, Sept. s-Prcsident Roose-
welt has presented to the Oyster Bay Fro,
Library the executive chair which he used
as Governor Of New York. The chair
is Of mahogany, massive and high backed
upholstered with leather and with con-
siderable carving on 1t, On the back il 4
silver plate with this inscription:
State Of New York Theodore Roosevelt.
Governor lS9S-l000.'
The chair was used by hlr. Roosevelt
in his private Office at Albany. The pres-
dent also presented to the library Gbolt
fifty volumes, treating mostly on New Yor,,
State history. The gifts wer1 entirely un-
solicited.
Mr.. Roosevelt wrote to the president Of
the Library Association that he would ike
to give something and upon the receipt of a
reply, he sent the chair and boots to the
building on East Main street whore IN,
chair is now on exhibition. Mr. Roo -
welt has always been a good friend OF ,he
Oyster Bay Library over sinct he laid In.
cornerstone four years ago. He has CON
tributed literally toward its support and
has given many books.
The President had no visitors to-day.
Hespent the nntire day, with thecyr ,ptionof
two hours devot d to cleaning l. p the daily
correspondence, with his boz phyingtcnni3.
shooting at target and riding hor rback
Miss Alice Roosevelt returned to Saga
more Hill this evening.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1904-09-09
Tn, Turtles Title and HI. Protection.

To THE EDITOR OF THR SUN-.Sir: Are not you
and DR.. Frank Overton. health oicer Of Pate hogue,
In error In referring to the little box tortoise ~ the
woods and gardens as mud turtle! Certainly
usage has made the names turtle and tortoise IL ..
terchangca but the mud turtle as know him
Is a peculiar little freshwater wretch with snout
like a fox and rank odor OF musk about him. which
precludes the idea OF even chef ever making
him edible Besides. what boy ever scratched his
Initials on the shell of mud turtle!
What the learned DR.. Ovcrton probably refers
to Is the box tortoise tTesfudo Cdrona) which In
habits these parts and lives on insects. fruit and
fungi. II Is. as the doctor says n harmless and
useful little creature but II Is edible have seen
Its cousin. the Greek tortoise. hawked about tho
streets OF London on a coster's barrow Some
people bought him for the table and some TO make
q pet Of
There exists In the salt meadows hereabout
a little terrapin, very like a damondback. which
has frequently been served la Maryland In
place Of that luscious bird. 1t Is not possible
however that he can be referred to as a mud turtle
therefore am forced to conclude that It Is the box
tortoise to which DR.. Overton audes While he
concludes that without toads and turtles there
would be no living for we folks" In PatchoguA the
tortoise catchcrs might retou that without cheap
turtle there would be no living for them.
Seriously speaking. as the tortoise Is useful and
multiples slowly. Or. Overton Is TO be congratu-
lated on his efforts TO proteotN
CHARLES FREDERICK STASsBURY.
NEW YORK. Sept. o.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1904-09-09
DAY ON COEDUCATION.
He Repudiates Recent Interview and
Quotes Bishop Huntington.

ToTHE EDITOR OF THE SUN-Sir: The inter-
view on coeducation attributed to me is q
fabrication throughout. l have given no
interview on that subject. neither have /
discussed, nor even read the recent attack
upon coeducation referred to in to-day 8
article in your paper. know nothing about
the unhappy marriage of the medical student
mentioned, and never before heard Of the in
cident.
l have not stated that there have been
two or three cases of immortality here. In
the entire history OF this university there
never has been u case of scandal between
the sexes.
Coeducation after more than half century
OF remarkable success Ia Its own answer.
It needs no vindication. for it fully vindicates
itself.
Woman will take, care Of herself and de-
termine her own spheres.
Syracuse is an unfortunate place In which
to attack coeducation Those recent diatribes
excite only an amused interest here.
The late Bishop Huntington was q warm
friend of Syracuse University Speaking OF
the relation of the sexes in the university,
he said that for fifteen years he had lived on
a corner by which students constantly passed,
with windows on all sides of his house. and
in all of those years he never had seen an
indigenous act nor heard an unbecom ing
word by q student.
The words OF Bishop Huntington alwa Us
were reverenced by our citizens. Happy i
that were true Of every man who sets himself
answered best by the common estimate Of
the people Of their community.
JAMES r. DAY.
SYPACusR UNIVERSITY 1904