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Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1900-07-10


About $50 drops were burned out in
the Office of the Wausau Telephone Co.,
last Tuesday and Wednesday evenings,
and the employees have been very busy
repairing the damage 1t takes time
and subscribers should have patience.
Yesterday morning at eight O'Clock
the marriage of Louis Pregent and Miss
Theresa Ritter occurred, at St. Mary's
Catholic church, Rev Casper officiat-
ing. The young couple departed the
same morning for Grand Rapids, where
they will visit for week, after which
they will return and make their home
in the Eighth ward.
John Borgenson died at the Riverside
Hospital on Sunday morning, after an
illness of several months, caused by
tumor of the brain Deceased was fifty
years of age and was born in Sweden
where he leaves a wife and two daugh
ters. The funeral occurred at one
O'Clock this Tuesday afternoon.
An improved farm, situated in towr
of Berlin, Marathon County, with al
the inventory thereon, is offered fol
sale under liberal conditions on accoun
of the death of owner. About particu
lars, price and terms, inquire of Car
H. Mueller, attorney-at-law, Wausau
Wis. IT,
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1900-07-10

The republicans are getting so
touchy that they can't hear the Declar-
alton of Independence read without get
ting 'red-headed" over it. One of
these thin-skinned fellows, who heard
the famous document read by Claire
Bird, at Werle's Park, on the Fourth,
had rush of blood to the head and in
his coherent moments would exclalin;
1T was disgrace the way certain parts
of the Declaration of Independence
were emphasized" The fellow was
politely informed that the American
people would not discard the founda-
ton of their liberty simply because ii
eonilicted with the present ideas of the
republican party
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1900-07-10
Lincoln a Jefferson1an Democrat.

Principles remain stationary, but
political parties, swerved by designing
leaders, are carried hither and thither
upon the ebb and flow of the tide of
human seltishness. Today we have a
revival of Jeffersonian democracy.
We recall again the immortal truths of
the declaration of independence All
men are created equal; they are en-
bowed with inalienable rights; The
proper function of government is to
secure those rights; governments de-
rive their just powers from the consent
of the governed.
1t is a curious and significant fact
that the last previous revival of Jeffer-
sonian democracy was not in the demo-
cratic party. In 1856 and subsequent
years it was the republicans who were
celebrating Jefferson's birthday. They
believed in him then. In 1859 Lincoln
wrote letter to the republicans of
Boston who. were celebrating Jeffer-
sons birthday In that letter Lincoln
paid Jefferson high tribute, and de-
clared that his principles were those of
the republican party of that day, and
that the democratic party of that day
had drifted away from Jefferson. Now
it is the democrats who believe in JEFF
ferson. Thus it is that parties come
and go on the shifting currents of sell
fish interests, while the principles of
Jeffersonian democracy are planted
upon the unmovabie rock of eternal
truth The man who is a republican or
democrat merely because he was such
twenty years ago is liable to be sorely
deceived, and to lose much of his use
fulneSs as n citizen, while on the other
hand the man who has convictions,
and whose political views are grounded
upon principles which he recognizes
and understands, is safe citizen. He
may be wrong, but he is liable 10 find
it out, if he is. His conscience is his
guide, and he cares very little about the
name of the party with which he af-
tiliates, and cares very much about its
principles. When it deserts good prin-
ciples he does not follow it. Such a
man was Lincoln. If he were alive to-
day he would be democrat.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1900-07-10
CITY NOTES.

Another electrical storm visited the
city last night, and there was consid-
cradle rainfall At about three O'Clock
this morning, the barn of VIM Garske,
in the town of Maine, was struck and
burned to the ground, including its con-
tents The flames could be distinctly
seen from the city.
The funeral of Mrs. Gustav Findorff
took place from the home on Seymour
street Thursday afternoon, and the
services were conducted by Rev. F.
Schaer. Paralysis was the cause of the
lady's death, notice of which was given
in last week s issue of this paper Mrs.
Findorff was born in Germany in 1868,
and was therefore 81 years of age at
the time of her death She left a hus-
band and three small children, the
oldest of the latter being but five years
of age.
j. w. Sutton brought over from Min
ocqua, Thursday, VIM. Fraser and
Herman Melang, of that place. They
were arrested for stealing a grip from
the depot platform in that village, be-
longing to A. L. Kryshak, of Wausau,
containing some $50 worth of cigars.
The preliminary hearing was held be-
fore justice Reed, the prisoners waved
examination and were held to await the
action Of the circuit court, under 1000
bonds Unable 10 furnish the bonds
they now langaish at the county Jail
under The care of the sheriff who will
look after their welfare until Septcm-
Der Eagle River News.
A cyclone passed over the northern
portion If The city on Saturday after
noon, AT about 0'eiock. Several large
trees succumbcd 10 The force of the
wind. and its force vas even felt as far
south as Ruder's brewery, near which.
at the home of Joseph Pope. large
maple tree was broken off and thrown
to the earth. Many citizens prepared
to descend to their cellars, as the west
ern sky was filed with dust and whirl-
ing debris and every indication pointed
toward the visitation Of a full-fedged
cyclone, The .yclone proper, however,
struck in the vicinity of Trappe, where
trees were uproote-s and farmers were
given thorough scare Frank Sennott
was up there in the woods when the
storm struck, and he says ths6 consider
able damage was done TO timber in that
section. The city of Merrill felt about
the same force Of the storm as was felt
in this city, and only slight damage
was done there
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1900-07-10

ID. j.. PLuMER, of this city, delegate
at large to the National Democratic
Convention at Kansas City, was very
highly honored by being chosen, by the
Wisconsin delegation, to so onto the
committee on resolutions. Mr.. Plumer
has been a lifelong democrat and a
hard worker in the party; he was the
unanimous choice of the state conven-
ton for delegate at large, and this too,
without any effort on mis- part For the
past twenty years his admirers have
tried to get him to accept the nomina-
ton for congress Of this district, and
this year he has feen urgently request
ed to take the nomination for govern
or. He las always firmly declined,
having no ambition to bold office. He
is an able man and one whose advice
should Le followed.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1900-07-10

! the ship subsidy bill favors reduc-
ton and speedy repeal Of the war taxes,
and ends with the following plea to the
people:
Believing that our much cherished
institutions are in great peril; that the
very existence OF our constitutional re-
public Is at stake, and that the deci-
sion now to be rendered will determine
whether or no our children are to en-
JOY those blessed privileges of free gov
eminent which have made the United
States great, prosperous and honored.
we earnestly ask for the foregoing dec
laration of principles the hearty sup
port of the liberty loving American
people, regardless of previous party
affiliations"
w. j. Oldham, of Nebraska, placed
Col. Bryan in nomination, David B.
Hill seconded the nomination by a
speech that was enthusiastically re-
ceived by the convention. He was fol-
lowed by prominent speakers from
nearly every state in the Union, Mr..
Bohmrich seconded the nomination of
Mr.. Bryan in behalf of the democrats
of Wisconsin.
The choice for Vice President was
Adlai E. Stevenson, on the first ballot.
Mr.. Bryan expressed his pleasure at the
nomination in the following language:
MIR. Stevenson is an excellent man
for the place. He supported the ticket
IN 1896 and can defend the platform OF
1900. Towne would have strengthened
the ticket in the states where there is
fusion among the democrats, republic
cans and silver republicans, but the
support given Mr. Stevenson shows the
convention thought Mr.. Stevenson the
more available man. The choice has
fallen upon one who is in every respect
worthy of the position"
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1900-07-10
Our Flag is Still There.
Truth crushed to earth will rise agair
TIL eternal years of God are hers.

The rebellion of the democracy
against Clevelandism in 1896, resulting
in the Chicago platform, was pooh
poohed by the democratic leaders then
turned down, as a mere spasm of virtue.
Let us 60 to work and help the repub-
lican party to beat them this time' said
they, land we will hear no more about
the Chicago platform, and in 1900 we
will again be in control of the party,
take turn about with the republicans
in dividing the offices, and carry on
the government to suit the monopolies
and trusts" Four years have passed,
and the sentiments of the Chicago plat
form are now more pronouncedly than
then, the doctrine of the recognized
democracy In 1896 the Clevelandites
were able to make strong showing at
Chicago. In 1900 there is nothing left
of them; they are either gone over to
the republicans or have returned into
the democratic ranks That revolt of
1896 was more than a 'spasm of virtues"
it was the voice of democracy long
stihed and at last heard, proclaiming
nothing new, but reaffirming the old
truths of democracy, long hidden and
stifed by designing politicians. 1t was
regeneration. The time may come
when the democratic organization,
flushed with political victory resulting
in long continued lease of power, may
fall as the republican party has fallen;
when men who love country more than
party will be forced to leave it, as the
best thinkers among republicans are
now leaving their party; when that
change comes, if it does come, it will
not be because the truths of democracy
have changed, but because the party
has abandoned those truths. In 1896
the democratic tlag,-the flag that is
the symbol of equal rights, equal oppor-
tunities, fair play and no fayoritism,
was planted again upon the rock of
Jeffersonian Democracy. That flag is
still there; and it is SO evidently there
to stay that the admirers of MIR. Cleve-
land no longer hope to disturb it. 1t is
well that this fact is settled beyond
peradventure Now let the new born
democracy take up and carry forward
to successful issue the great work be-
fore it; the work of reestablishing the
American government upon the basis
of the declaration of independence
Our government has for few years
deviated from the path wherein it
should go. 1t has been attempting to
erect government by brute force in
the Philippines, against the consent of
the people to be governed; it has been
dumb, while sister republic in South
Africa, has been overrun by the invad-
ing armies of European monarch; it
is entering upon an attempt to extend
its commerce through war, bloodshed,
and conquest. This is not, can not be,
the wish of the American people. We
have too much confidence in the people
to believe they desire this Let the
democracy bring the government back
to the path of true Americanism.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1900-07-10
BRYAN AND STEVENSON
Placed in Nomination for President and Vice
President of the United States
at Kansas City
Tremendous Enthusiasm and a United
Democracy.

The great Democratic National Con-
vention, held at Kansas City, commenc-
ing July 4th, has concluded its work
and as result William Jennings Bry-
an is the unanimous choice for Presi-
dent and Adlai E. Stevenson for Vice
President of the United States. 1t was
one of the most enthusiastic and har-
monious national conventions in the
history of the nation; there was not one
dissenting vote to Col. Bryan's nomina
ton, which was something the q. o. p.
followers could not understand mas
much as their organs had repeatedly
told them that there was going to be
trouble and a new man would be
brought out. True, there was a little
strife over the platform, as to whether
or not the item of ''l6 to II should be
emphasized, but the contest was not
nearly so bitter as the gold-bug papers
pictured it, in fact Hon. d. l.. Plumer.
of this city, who was placed on the
committee to prepare the platform, in
forms the PILOT that the committee
was divided and each side presented
arguments, but after the vote was tax
en-, the committee was unit in favor
of the platform as presented.
The platform was adopted on the 9Th
day of July, and it is document which
every American citizen should read
it is filled with patriotism and devoid
of planks which straddle every ques-
ton and mean nothing. The PmoT
has not the space to give the entire
platform this week, but publishes the
opening paragraph to show that the
authors were imbued with the right
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1900-07-10
WILLIAM JENNINGS BRYAN .aNssssassssssss
spirit The platform starts out with
this paragraph, viz

spirit. The platform starts out with
this paragraph, viz
eve, the representatives of the dem
ocratic party of the United States, as
sembled in national convention on the
anniversary of the adoption of the
declaration of independence, do reaf-
firm our faith in that immortal procia-
nation of the inalienable rights of man
and our allegiance to the constitution
framed in harmony Herewith by the
fathers of the republic We hold with
the United States supreme court that
the declaration Of independence is the
spirit of our government of which the
constitution is the form and lettere
We declare again that all governments
instituted among men derive their just
powers from the consent of the gov
erned; that any government not based
upon the consent of the governed is
tyranny, and that to impose upon any
people a government of force is to sub
stitute the methods of imperialism for
those of the republic. We hold that
the constitution follows the flag, and
denounce the doctrine that the execu-
tive or congress deriving their existence.
and powers from the constitution can
exercise lawful authority beyond it, or
in violation of it. We assert that no
nation can long endure half republic
and half empire, and we warn the
American people that imperialism
abroad viii lead quickly and inevitably
to despotism at home
1t denounces the Porto Rico law; de-
mands the prompt and honest fulfill
ment of the pledge to the Cuban leo-
pie; the Philippine policy of the pres
ent administration is denounced; insists
upon the strict maintenance of the
Monroe doctrine; strongly opposes
militarism; denounces trusts; favors an
enlargement of the scope of the inter-
state commerce Law; reaffirms and en-
dorses the Chicago platform of 1896,
and again pronounces in favor of the
free coinage OF silver at the present
legal ratio of 10 to /; denounces the
currency bill passed by the last con
greSs; favors an amendment TO the Fed
eral constitution providing for the cleo
ton of United States Senators by
direct vote of the people; opposes gov
eminent by injunction; recommends
that department of labor be created;
fayors liberal pensions; favors the inn
mediate construction and ownership of
the Nicaragua canal; fayors the grant
ing of statehood to the territories of
Arizona, New Mexico and Oklahoma;
fayors the Intelligent Improvement of
the arid lands of the west; favors the
strict enforcement of the Chinese ex-
clusion law; protests against the ILL
concealed republican alliance with Eng
land; sympathizes with the Beers; de-
Eounces the lavish appropriations of re-
cent republican CONGRESSES; opposes
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1900-07-10
Good Men

1t seems to be the opinion of the dem
o1rSts of Wausau and Marathon Coun-
~, that Louis e. Bohmrich, of Kenosha,
should be the democratic nominee for
Governor of Wisconsin, next fall. He
is very able man, well known through
out the state and is very popular. He
made decided hit at the Kansas City
convention in his speech Seeonding the
nomination of Mr.. Bryan, and was in-
yited TO make campaign speeches in
several states among them New York,
Illinois and Indiana. He is good,
clean, honest man; not o0er-ambitiouS
sud withal, just such person as viii
bring Wisconsin into the democratic
column.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1900-07-10

The La Crosse Chronicle, of July Sd,
contains pictures of several prominent
democrats, and under the picture of
Sulzer, it places the name of 'Chas. A.
Towne," and under that of Towne
it places the name of Congress
man Sulzer." This demonstrates our
assertion that the editor of the Chron-
icle is not acquainted with the leading
men of the democratic party, notwith-
standing he professed to be a lead
ing democrat himself at one time.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1900-07-10
FoR CONGRESS.

Ii also seems to be the wish of the
democrats of this section, that the nom
ination for Congress for the Ninth Con
gressional District. be given to Julius
Thielman, of Merrill. No better man
could be selected for the position nor
one who would draw larger vote.
With Mr. Thielman as our candidate
Ser Congress, all could enter into the
fight with enthusiasm, and With excel
lent chances for success.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1900-07-10

SENATOR SPooNER might just as well
take his medicine and admit that La
Toilette has downed him. No matter
what the Senator says, the masses will
believe that he is "afraid of the cars"
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1900-07-10

First puoication July g. last July ~
Marathon County, 90
City of Wausau. 3D.
In Municipal Court
To p. j. PENEAU:
Y,u are hereby notified that summons and
garnishee has been issued against you and your
property garnisheed to satisfy the demand Of ).
Hansen, amounting to $1,000 now unless you
shall appear before Henry Miller, Municipal
Judge in and for said county, at his office in
said city on the 25th day of July. A. ID. 1900 at
10 O'Clock in the forenoon, Judgment will be
rendered against you and your property sold 20
pay the debt.
Dated this 18th day of june A. d. 1900.
5. HANSEN Plaintiff.
BUMP, kREUTZER a. RosENBERRY,
Plaintiffs Attorneys
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1900-07-10

OUR offer to Ellis Usher, made in the
last weeks issue of the Pilot, is still
open If no advantage is taken of the
same Mr.. Usher will be set down among
the list of campaign liars. He is start
inc ont early
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1900-07-10
First publication July TO- last August 14.)
Summons

tFirst publication July 10, last August 14.)
Summons.
Circuit Uoprt Marathon County.
c. S. Gilbert, Plaintiff,
VS..
Barney Schwanekamp. Rosa
Schwanekamp, his wife; Mary
1imlin. John Livermore, John
IimiD, Louise Timlin, W. V. Sill
verthorn, q. r. Bugbee and Geo.
Ruder Brewing Company, a cor
poraton, Defendants
The State of Wisconsin, To the Said Defendant,
and Each of Them:
You are hereby Summoned to appear within
twenty days after service of this summons, ex-
elusive of day of service, and defend the above
entitled action in the court aforesaid; and in
case of your failure SO to do, Judgment will be
rendered against You according to the demand
of the complaint
Brown, PRADT d GENRIoH,
Plaintiff 3 Attorneys.
p. o. Address, Wausau, Marathon Co., Wis.
The complaint in the above entitled action is
now on file in the Office of the clerk of the above
named court.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1900-07-10

The Record is now out for harmony,
and to that end would just as soon see
La Toilette nominated as not, with Gov
Scofelditi is different, he is lighting fol
principle.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1900-07-10
THE machine republicans" are
doomed to take back seat.

Elk. Gov. HOARD win probably sue
coed John c. Spooner as u S. Senator.
it now looks as if the Hoard LaF Gillette
crowd were in the saddle.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1900-07-10

When you want job work or have !
, nsSi r l,s@; I ,s1ssasss No. Ito.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1900-07-10

AGAIS has Ellis Usher made rush
for what be supposes viii be the loaded
wagon-he is now for Ia Toilette
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1900-07-10

For President
WILLIAM j. BRYAN, of Nebraska.
For Vico-President-
ADLAI f. STEVEN SON, of Illinois.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1900-07-10

The New
| d a, ten
cent paper
patterns, are
the best in
the world, at
G. Athens.
New-York tribune., 1900-03-05
THE PETROLEUM MARKET.

The petroleum market is without material
change from a week ago, prices remaining firm on
a good demand In many of the oil territories field
work shows a general resumption, but the results
as yet altogether satisfactory. The volume
of work IN the Southwestern fields has in
creased materially.
A number of tracts of what is supposed to be oil
lands have been leased within the last few months,
every well that has been started is looked upon
a test of some Importance. In the Garner dis
trict. N Wetze County there is also increasing
tivity, and number of rigs have already been put
in place. Belmont County, Ohio. is also holding
the attention of the ''wildcatter' because of the
good inducements offered by that section A large
number of leases has also been made in this county
within the last year and systematic tests of these
holdings being made. In the Ohio and
Indiana fields the outlook for work is said to
be encouraging. and the late developments there
include fairly good strikes. Refined petroleum
closed at $50 cents a gallon in barrels and 725
cents in bulk at New-York. Philadelphia prices
being basis five points lower Foreign quota
tions We're: London, 11-16d. per Imperial gallon
Antwerp, 22S4 francs per one hundred kios and
Bremen. S45 marks per nifty kilos.
New-York tribune., 1900-03-05
MINOR MATTERS AT ALBANY.
SERVICES OF MAJOR SYMONS COM
MENDED.

Albany, March 4-Governor Roosevelt has written
letter to Secretary Root commencing the work
of Major Thomas W. Symons, United States En-
gineers, as a member of the State Canal Advisory
Board. The letter is follows:
TO Honorable Elihu Root. Secretary of War.
Washington, d. c.
Sir: Pursuant to authority granted by your De-
partment a year ago Major Thomas w. Synlons
United States Engineers, has acted as one OF the
Canal Committee Of five appointed by me 10 araW
up a report the future canal policy OF the state
New York 1t would be impossible to over
estimate the Importance of this wcrk or the I'M
portance of the part played therein by MAJOR
Symons The report of the committee Is a pubic
document of the highest value. and the members OF
the committee have been unanimous IN assuring
me that their work would have been aitogsther
impossible at least in the shape 1t actually took'
had 1t not been the invaluable service or MAJOR
work done for the fee 1t is rare indeed 10 ma
it really we'll done, because all really great Worh,
all work which makes the whole community d
debtor is done by some man to whom the Worh
Such has emphaticaly been the case with TINS
work of Major Symons. For ten months ne gave
his spare time the service of the State OF New
York without any reward whatsoever, performing
a task which probably could not nave peeu PeiIss
formed at all by any other man, and which, II pal9
for would have cost the State many thousands OF
dollars The only reward he can be given is tne
hearty recognition of his disnterested ana puoLc
spfrited labor. / therefore write you 10 say Wltn
ali possible earnestness and sincerity on peha1 ol
the peopIe of the State of York, that at least
we most deeply appreciate his services ana cordl-
ally thank both Major Symons himselr ana me
War through whose courtesy NidJor
Symons was permitted to serve on the conInltIee
/ have permission 10 make pupitc In'9
letter? Very sincerely yours, ,ooSp1-rrr
THEODORE ROOSEN ELI.