davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
The Western news., 1901-01-30
Horseshoes for Iuck.

The custom of keeping horseshoes
for luck is said to have originated at
the time when In every home was the
picture of the patron saint. About the
head of the saint was the distinguished
halo, which was frequently made OF
metal, sometimes the shape of horse
shoe. When anything happened to the
picture the halo was kept and remained
fastened to the door, in order that the
saints influence might still prevail,
As the bit of metal was the most sub.
stantial part of the picture 1t soon be-
came the custom to make a charm OF
this part only. and the horseshoe fol.
lowed logically as prevention against
evil,
The Western news., 1901-01-30

a message addressed to the Aftenbla-
det Stockholm. 1t read:
Eighty-two degrees passed. Good
journey. Northward ANDREE.
From Kasnovarsk, whence dispatch
stated that ON Sept. IA at II o'clock at
night, people in the village Of Antzi-
firowskoje. in the district of Yeneseisk,
saw the Andree balloon for five min
uteS.
1t is certain that Mr.. Andree did not
take sufficiently into account all the
meteorological conditions. But at least
four learned professors did take them
into view on their comments at the
time on Mr.. Andree's daring venture.
Professor Bezold held that as the winds
at the pole cross one another a direct
passage could not be hoped for. He
argued that the distance the aeronaut
must travel would be extended from
3,4OO kilometers (the distance in a d.
rect line from Spitzbergen across the
polar region) to from 10000 to 10000
kilometers, and that the balloon could
not possibly keep afloat long enough for
that. But should this not prove true,
the professor continued, he thought it
very possible that Andree might sail
over the polar regions without knowing
it, since it is precisely in that part
where the usual methods of navigation
are likely to be faulty and difficulty
would be experienced in determining
ones whereabouts. These difficulties,
he pointed out. consist not in the alb
sence Of the means of help afforded by
the stars, but also in the fact that the
midnight sun, even if it be not yelled
for hours and days in mist, alters its
altitude so little that the exact moment
Of noon, SO important for taking obser-
vations, cannot be determined. The
rapid changes of longitude, moreover,
which the balloon must make would
render the operation of observation ad.
ditionally difficult. Even should An.
dree succeed in crossing the pole, an
extraordinary concatenation Of favor.
able circumstances would. in Professor
Berson's opinion, be necessary to rem.
der safe landing possible.
Professor Neumayer, Of the admiral.
ty Office, did not agree with those wlc
regarded Andree's venture as a pure
act of suicide, but he emphasized the
impossibility Of prognosticating in any
degree the direction the balloon
would follow. Though not denying
that the voyage might be scieutiAcally
The Western news., 1901-01-30

see. was transported to 4 site near
Waycroes, Ga. where 1t now fiourishes.
Cooperation Is the secret OF these re-
markable economic conditions. BY
combining exercising thrift, discre-
tion and a good deal OF self-denial the
8 cents daily expended purchases
enough to keep each Ruskinite robust
and cheerful. The bill of fare that
results Is by no means palate tickling,
but It is adequate and hygienic, and
the Ruskinites say they like 1T. Any
one might, living in the open air and
exercising vigorously. In any case,
they are proud Of having demonstrated
something. They are living on the
lowest daily expenditure that is possi-
BILE. and that is triumph Of sort.
Here is an outline of the fashion in
which this economic miracle is accom-
plished:
ALI provisions are bought at whole.
sale and in large quantities. They are
then cooked in the community kitchen
and cooked. of course. by the colonists.
Socialists do not employ servants.
When cooked the food Is served in the
community dining room,a where tables
are set for 300 persons.
Vegetables are the chief article of the
Ruskinite diet. and as they are raised
by the community itself they are alum
dant and cheap. In seasons when few.
er vegetables are produced the daily
costtof living is increased from 8 to I
cents.
The Western news., 1901-01-30
Problems of the Ages.

The lecturer on occult science clasped
her hands and leaned forward on the
stand in front of her.
81 have endeavored," she said, Ito
make this subject as plain as its in-
herently mysterious nature will permit.
Before take my seat, however, I will
wait moment to answer any question
you may like to ask for the purpose of
clearing up whatever points may still
seem obscure to you.''
Il wish you could tell me, ma a'am, 2
asked hollow-voiced, cadaverous
man, rising up in a distant corner Of
the hall, why women kiss each other"
Chicago Tribune.
The Western news., 1901-01-30
Penny Savings a success.

A penny saved is n penny, earned
seems to be the motto upon which the
Penny Savings Society of Chicago. or
ganized June Is. 1897, has been pro-
ceeding. The object of this society is
to teach thrift and frugality. Through
the medium of purchasing bright, at
tractive stamps from one penny up
ward. children have been taught the
lesson of economy and saving. A total
of 1.s7505O stamps from / cent up to
80 have been purchased since the or.
The Western news., 1901-01-30

useful, he failed to sec how Andree
could make the necessary meteoroiog.
ical observations at the time he should
believe himself 70 be crossing the pole.
Tedious Waiting for News.
Definite news w.as expected to be re-
ceived Of Andree before he had been
many days out, for. as has been stated.
he was prepared with supposedly relia-
BILE means of communicating with the
lower world. but days passed and no
The Western news., 1901-01-30

Ut was of French origin and first con-
eeived by Sivel. who in 1873 laid his
project before the French Society Of
Aerial Navigation. But Sivel lost his
sife soon afterward in the accident to
the balloon Zenith. The project lay in
abeyance until 1890. when it was taken
mp again by two Parisians-H Hermite
and Besancon-who submitted plan
shat was carefully and scientifically
Thought out to the minutest detail, but
the means could not be raised to carry
xhe plan into even experimental effect
Mr.. Andree, however. carefully exam.
tined it and compared his own with il
The Western news., 1901-01-30
A Topsy.Turvy Country.

81 should say this country was upside
down." exclaimed young American
builder and contractor who came down
from Philadelphia to erect four-story
steel frame building In San Juan for
a wealthy Porto Rican. The young
builder Is desirous of making success
In the island, and contemplates taking
up his permanent residence there if
business will warrant 1t.
81 wanted this building Of mine to
attract attention." he continued. I'm
order to do this, had practically de-
cided to build the walls from the top
downward. l consulted the man for
whom l was doing the work.
"'When the steel frame is up said
to him, we will begin to lay brick at
the second story Then watched to
see what effect the remark would have
upon him. He didn't seem surprised
In the least.
1T might be better to begin at tho
third story he replied. Sometimes we
begin at the top
whats thatY cried.
SSAACtAAAOCS AC 00lOs VIC OC8lA ~
the very top and he seemed to regard
1t as a very ordinary thing to do.
"Pd like to know how you do it,
fairly shouted. There isn't q steel
frame building in Porto Rico
~ know that he answered calm
"; but it is generally cheaper to build
from the top down. We most always
do it.
Then wen begin at the bottom this
time said.
Il have tried to find out SINCE" con-
tinued the builder, whether that na-
tive was kidding me; but natives never
Joke. They take everything seriously
including themselves. Chicago Inter
Ocean.
Er3ondahin - suuvnls~nsvnn ahavH as. awv
The Western news., 1901-01-30
Guards the Chickens Wen.

According to an American the best
guardian for poultry Is Scotch collie.
1t Is readily taught to guide ducks,
geese. ETC.. to their feeding grounds
and bring them back. The collie, It an.
pears. takes lively interest In the
work and his courage makes him 1
good protector.
The Western news., 1901-01-30

Grace-''I thought you were never
going walking with that Snaggs? ~
Nell-"I wasn't; but I've got beautiful
new cloak and just had to 60 walk.
ing "-Syracuse Herald.
The Western news., 1901-01-30
1--we on Five Cents q Day.

N ITv6 On TIv0 O0uC9 = Day.
Five cents day is the cost Of living
among the Ruskinites, or members Of
the socialist colony, which, after be-
coming somewhat famous In Tennes-
The Western news., 1901-01-30

Friendship 9 : welcome ship IN any
port
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1901-07-09
An Ordinance Providing for the
Building of a Sidewalk.

The Mayor and common council of
the city of Wausau, do ordain as fol-
lows:
Section l. 1t is hereby ordered that
a sidewalk be built in front of and along
the following described property to wit:
On the east side of lot o. one, block
Co. six of A. Warren, Jr's west addition
to the city of Wausau, Wisconsin.
Section ii. Said sidewalk to be
built of two-inch plank with the neces-
sary four. by-four stringers to support
the same, and said sidewalk when
built, to be six feet wide, and to be built
of good material and we'll nailed or
spiked, the same to be completed with
in thirty 800 days after the passage and
publication of this ordinance.
Section III. The owner of said lot
is hereby ordered to build said side
walks in front of his respective lot
at the place aforesaid, within the
time, of the material and as directed by
this ordinance.
Section ". 1t is further ordered
that in case said sidewalk is not built
by the owner of the property named,
within the time, and as provided by
this ordinance, the same will be con
structed by the city as provided by the
charter, and the costs and expenses
thereof will be charged against the pro-
perty aforesaid.
Section V. This ordinance shall take
effect and be in force from and after its
passage and publication, shall be pub
lished in the WAUsAU PILOT, which is
hereby declared the official paper of the
city of WauSau for this purpose.
Adopted and approved this Sd day of
July, 1901. LOUIS MARCHETTI,
Mayor.
Attest, JOHN r. PATzER,
City Clerk.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1901-07-09

N Warner, who spent the past few
winters in Wausau and vicinity buying
ship timber, died recently at Butternut.
Mr.. Warner was a pleasant, genial
gentleman and made many friends
here.
The fire to the north of the city this
forenoon, was caused by lightning ,trik-
ing the barn of Mr.. LEM, north of the
Garske brick yard. Mr.. LEM is half
brother #. w. Kickbusch. The barn,
ice house and woodshed were burned
down and the house was saved with
difficulty.
Burt Beebe and Philip Passault were
up before Justice j. A. Jones yesterday
charged with assault and battery, the
complainant being Ole Biller. Beebe
plead guilty and was fined $40 and
costs, amounting in all to $3.50. Pas
sault's case was continued until Satur-
day afternoon at o'clock.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1901-07-09
RESOLUTION OF RESPECT.

The following resolution was adopted
at the last regular meeting of Hazel
hurst Camp, No. 1854, on the death of
Charles Schroer:
WHEREAS, The hand of Divine
Providence has removed our esteemed
neighbor, Charles Schroer, so that we
can no more mingle our voices in fra
ternal brotherhood with his about our
camp fire, and
WHEREAS, Although our earthly fra
ternal obligation has been broken, we
all unite in one hope that God in his
unbounded mercy may welcome him
into his household where the .fraternal
ties of heavenly bliss will never be sew
cred, and
WHEREAS, 1t is but just, although a
member of our camp but short time,
that fitting recognition of his many
virtues should be had. Therefore, be it
Resolved, By Hazel Camp No. 1854,
that while we bow with humble sub
mission to the will of the Most High, we
do not the less mourn for our neighbor
who has so suddenly been taken from us.
Resolred, That in the death of neighbor
Schroer, this camp laments the loss of
neighbOr who was ever ready to proffer
the hand of aid and the voice of sympa-
thy to the needy and distressed of the
fraternity, an upright citizen, friend
and companion who was dear to us all.
Resolved, That we tenderly condole
with the family of our deceased neigh
Dor in their hour of trial and affiiction,
and devOutly commend them to the
keeping of him who looks with plying
eye upon the widow and fatherless.
ResOlUed, That our charter be draped
in mourning for period of 80 days,
and these resolutions be spread upon
the records of the camp, and a copy
thereof be transmitted to the family of
our deceased neighbor and a copy be
sent to local paper at Wausau, Wis.
G.. M. RUMERY.
r. FLAHERTY.
G.. r. MANTHEY.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1901-07-09

the remainder of the country is hostile
to them, and unOccupied by them.
The Beers need no railroads. The
British ship in the supplies and when
the Beers want any they simply go and
take them. They have so little respect
for the fighting qualities of their oppo-
nents that they have not kept II prison
er captured for the last year-they just
disarm them and let them go. Both
the British papers, and American SYM
pathizers, admit that the British out
look is exceedingly dismal, and well
nigh hopeless.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1901-07-09
DIRECT TESTIMONY.

The country seems to have entirely
reversed its opinion regarding the army
canteen, and it is the general belief
now that mistake has been made in
abolishing it. Perhaps to some the
question seems rather remote, but
whatever effects our boys in the army,
should be matter of interest to every
citizen, no matter where he may live.
Lieut.. Lawrence A. Curtis, of the gal
liant twenty-second, an old friend of the
Observer, writes home from his post in
Santa Rosa, P l., and has only the
harshest things to say of the change.
Having no longer the carefully regu-
lated canteen, the army is pursued by
the old time yultures, in the shape of
sellers OF miserable liquor, swindlers
and other low characters, who foment
drunkenness and disturbance in the
ranks. 1t is all due to aboliShing the
canteen-of that there is no doubt and
the valiant leaders of the w. G. T. U.
have for once made mistake.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1901-07-09
BRITISH BANK CLERKS.
Sumptuary Laws Trying On ThOs
With Slim Purses.

sumptunry Laws Trying on Those
With Slim Purses.
Bank clerks generally look so sleek
and comfortable and are almost In
variably so we'll groomed that their
grievances rarely receive patient hear
ing.
One who was recently dismissed for
the terrible crime Of smoking a pipe
in a city cafe during one Of the hours
sacred to what is called by city courte-
sy lunch writes, giving a list of re-
strictiOns which he declares are alb
surd.
No clerk is allowed to smoke a pipe
in the streets during banking hours or
at lunch.
The average clerks salary is not so
very high, but nevertheless he must
wear a silk hat and cane to the office,
dressed as one with double the salary
Wearing a cap to Business is not to be
thought of. as 1t is an unpardoBable
of1ense in the eyes of the bank officials.
The salary Of the average bank clerk
ranges from about IS shillings a week,
but In many banks the salary is much
lower and the chances Of promotion
very small
A clerks money is greatly diminished
by his having to subscribe TO numerous
funds. such as sports" fund, TO keep
the cricket .sr football grounds In order,
which he himself is never able to see.
Saturday IS no holiday for him, as be
does not leave the Office on those days
until about or O'Clock.
1t must not be supposed that the
days work Of a bank clerk ends with
the closing Of the bank to customers.
In fact, it only begins at that time
London Express.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1901-07-09
new
YORK
WEEKLY
RIBUNE
A FAMOUS BANK NOTE.
The One That CruiISshank Drew and
the Crowds 1t Drew,

The One That CruiISshank Drew and
the Crowds 1t Drew.
One day about the year 1918 George
Cru:kshank was passing Newgate on
his way to the exchange, when, seeing
crowd collected, he went forward to
| learn what was the matter and saw
that 1t was the execution of several
men and women. He was Mortified at
the spectacle and on inquiring learned
that the woman was being hanged for
passing counterfeit fl notes. He learn
ed also that this punishment was quite
a common thing, even though the poor
wretches often sinned in ignorance, be-
ing the dupes of men who sent them to
buy some tri1e and return the change
to them. Wrung with pity and with
shame, Cruikshank went home and i'm
mediately, under the inspiration of his
feeling, sketched a grotesque carica-
ture of bank note. He called 1t a
bank restriction note-not to be imi-
tated. He represented on it place Of
execution, with spaces about filled in
with halters and l2anacles, figure of
Britannia devouring her children and
transport ships bearing the lucky or
unlucky ones who had escaped death
to Van Diemen's Land or Australia,
while in place of the we'll known sigma
ture of Abraham Newland was that of
81. Ketch."
He had just finished this, when his
publisher Hone entered, and seeing it,
begged to have it for publication. So
Cruikshank etched it and gave it to
Hone, who exhibited it for sale in his
window with startling effect. Crowds
quickly began to gather and purchased
so eagerly that the issue was soon ex-
hausted.
Cruikshank was kept hard at work
making more etchings, the crowds
grew so great that the street was block
ed, and the mayor had to send soldiers
to clear it, Hone realized over f700 in
a few days.-Good Words.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1901-07-09
Attest, JOHN r. PATzER,
City Clerk

NOTICE is HEREBY GIVEN, that pur-
suant to proceedings heretofore had be-
fore the Common Council of the city of
WauSau, for the construction and es-
tabliShment of sewer on Fulton street,
between Warren street and Ninth
street, plans and specifications have
been filed in the office of the city clerk
of Wausau by the city engineer, SAID
plans and specifications having been
made pursuant to a resolution of the
Common Council directing them TO be
so made and filed, a hearing will be
had in said proceedings and the Com
moi Council will pass upon and con-
slider and determine said plans and
specifications at the next regular meet
Ing of said Common Council, held at
the place of meeting thereof on the first
Monday in August, 1901, at o'clock
p. m. JOHN r. PATZER,
st City Clerk
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1901-07-09
PRESBYTERIAN.

Rev. s. N. Wilson, D. D., pastor.
Preaching at 1880 M and 7'3O D m, Sunday.
Sunday School at IL m
Ups G L meeting at $50 pm
intermediate Y 2 3 G E meeting, $50 p m
Junior p s Z K meeting at 800 p m
Sunday school at west side chapel every Sun
day at 800 o'clock.
Sunday school at the Hull Memorial Chapel
every Sunday afternoon at o'clock.
Teachers Bible study class every Monday
evening at $780,
Prayer meeting will be held Wednesday even
ing at 1880 instead of Thursday ON account of
commencement.
In the morning there are plenty of free seats
for strangers. and all seats free in the eN ening
The Ladies Missionary Society will meet at the
church on Wednesday afternoon.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1901-07-09
COURT HOUSE NOTES.
Picked up by Our Reporter Since the
Last Issue of the Pilot.
MARRIAGE LICENSES.

MARRIAGE LICENSES.
Frank Klatt, of Mosinee, to Maggie
Van Orden, of Kronenwetter.
Herbert LaVigne to Mary Scheuran,
both of Colby.
John KorduS to Rose Kalamjka, both
of CasSel.
PROBATE COURT.
In re Geo. Keiner, ct al. Guardians
account filed.
In re Carl Summer, deceased. APP
pOintment of guardian Gd Item etc,
filed.
In re Clara Schug, (minor). Guard
ians aft. filed, etc.
Guardianship of w. IL. Chellis, ct al.
Order for allowance for support issued,
etc.
Guardianship of Henry 7. Kaiser,
(minOr). Guardians account filed, etc.
In re Aug Kickbusch, deceased. Pc
tition tor probate, etc, filed.
In re Henry Stark, deceased. Peti-
ton for probate of will filed, etc.
In re &. &. Green, deceased. Vouch-
erS filed.
In re Marion F. Hammond, deceased.
Proof of publication of notice to cred
itOrS filed.
In re Carl A. Hildebrandt, alleged to
be insane, examined and adjudged sane
and competent.
In re Dan p. Kennedy, deceased.
claim filed.
In re John Lemmer, deceased. Order
for final settlement issued, etc.
In re guardianship of Cecilia Becker.
Petition for guardian filed, etc.
In re B. w. James, deceased, final
account filed, etc.
In re S. G. Higgins, deceased, final
account filed, etc.
In re Matthias Bollech, deceased. Pc.
titiOn for probate, etc, filed.
In re Andrew LeDue, committed to
n. IL. for insane July l.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1901-07-09
ST. JOHNS CHURCH.

Rev. w. j. Cordick, Rector
Holy Communion at z 80 a. m.
Mathis and Sermon at 1880 a. m.
Sunday-schOol and RectOr's bible Glass; at u m.
No evening services during July and August
The music at these services lie rendered by a
vested choir of 20 voices.
Friday: Holy Communion at 7:30 a. m.
Choir rehearsal Saturday evening at 730.
Weekly cake sale on Saturdays, at French's
St. Faiths Guild meets at the rectory every
Friday afternoon.
st. Martha's Guild will meet with Mrs. r.
Goodrich on Wednesday afternoon.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1901-07-09
Rates 70 Council Bluffs

Excursion Rates to Council Bluffs,
Via the North Western Line. Excur.
sion tickets will be sold at reduc ed
rates for round trip, July 10, 16 and Il,
limited TO return untilJuly Is, inclusive,
on account of Annual Regatta Iowa
State Amateur Rowing Association.
Apply to agents Chicago < North
Western Railway.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1901-07-09

The Milwaukee Free Press scooped
the Sentinel out of sight, on the Fourth,
by publishing the Declaration of indie
pendence, though the Press has run a
great risk of being classed with the
pOpulistic papers of the country.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1901-07-09
METHODIST.

Rev. Frank A. Pease, pastor.
Preaching at 1890 m, and 7:45 III, Sunday.
Sunday School at II o'clock.
Mission Sunday School, Gig Lincoln Ave, (oh
9Th street, 2:S0p m
West Side Mission in Markstrum's store 8 p. m.
Epworth League, Sunday at 6:45 p. m.
The Ladies' Aid Society meets with Mrs w
J. Gehrke ON Wednesday afternoon.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1901-07-09
Excursion Rates TO Chicago,

Via the Northwestern Line. Excur-
sion tickets will be sold at reduced
rates for round trip July 20, "a and %,
on account of b. Y. p. U. Convention.
For limits of tickets, etc, apply to agents
Chicago d North-W Western R'y.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1901-07-09


DR.. TUrbIn, the eminent German Spe-
c;alist and SUI geOu will be at the Bells
House. July l6.
Mrs j NJ Staples will remain in the
ci ty dnrirg the summer and will re-
ce We pupils for instruction in vocal
mt sic. j9-ff
T se hof weather is coming Ynu will
wan /" dress cool. Therefore call on
Sem Bros for gauze underwear, light
smith gs. straw hats, etc.
Last Saturday night the Wisconsin
Valley Lighting and Power Company
was @ ven permission to operate a
street ailway in Stevens Point.
The saying that "there is nothing
new under the sun" does not apply to
the line of summer goods now being
carried by Seim Bros. An inspection
will prove this TO you.
The Gilbert Land CONF aDy, has Just
sold 50.0Oe.to0 Of pine timber in north
cru Minnesota. Messrs. c. J. and
David Winton and Chas. Gilbert of this
city, are members Of the company.
Mrs. Clara Boetcher, practical mid
wife Fifth street. next 10 the German
Lutheran church Conhnements and
all other kinds Of sickness taken at the
house Telephone connection. o22-tf
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1901-07-09
GERMAN N. z. CHURCH.

Rev. H. F. Mueller, Pastor.
Preaching l0:i5 a. m. and Z: 80 ., m Sunday.
Sunday School at 900 a. m.
EpwOrth League, Sunday at 700 D. m. and
Friday 7:30 D. m.
Junior League on Saturday at HIS a. m.
Prayer meeting in church at 1880 D. m. Wednes-
days.