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Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1902-03-25
ORDERS IL 900 HORSES.


One of the largest single orders for
horses ever given in the country has been
closed with a buyer at the South St.
Joseph. Mo-. horse and mule market. The
contract is for 1900 horses, to be deliy-
cred at the rate of 500 month for TWEEN
ty-four months. While the contract IN
cludes many varieties of animals it is the
general belief that the majority of them
are for the use of the British army in
South Africa.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1902-03-25
NTav Escane poving Debts-

A legal point has been raised in the
District Court at Butte. Mont. which, if
sustained in the upper court. will make it
possible for the people of Butte to repu-
date about $1.00O.000 of debts. The
District Court held that dealers in goods
that have to be weighed who Do not con-
form with the Jaw requiring scales to be
tested and stamped cannot collect
through the courts.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1902-03-25

The first charge is for aiding criminals
10 escape. The other charges are sepa-
rate indictments for felonious assault and
battery upon Charles Reynolds and
James G. McGary. Jail guards. Rev
nolds was shot by one Of the Riddles.
and McGary was thrown over or jumped
over the railing from the cell tier and
was seriously hurt, on the night Of the
esAara
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1902-03-25
IN AN ILLINOIS BANK.

SAFE at Minooha Wrecked with Dyna-
mite ard Sick Citizen Assaulted.
4 band of six men, early Thursday
morning, broke into the Exchange Bank
in Minooka, H., wrecked the safe with
dynamite and secured between $4,000
and $1,000 in cash. Theodore Krine,
citizen whp heard the explosions, rose
from a sick bed and went to warn A. X.
Knapp. president of the bank. The rob-
bers discovered Krine on his return, as
saulted hins yiciously, and left him gag
ged, He was not found until nearly two
hours afters The robbers took handcar
on the Rock Island road and went west.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1902-03-25
MANY FARMERS ARE IN WANT.
....1 Il u. -

Hundreds in Two States Suffer from
Hunger and Lack of Grain.
Hundreds of farmers in the Ozark hills
of southern Missouri and northern Ar
kansas, whose crops failed during last
summers drouth, are living in desper-
ately poor way on short rations. 1t is
estimated that 10 per cent of the popula-
ton in the district has felt the bitter
pangs Of hunger this winter. Offers of
aid have been refused. The chief dis
tress now comes from a lack of seed Cor
the spring planting. This is being reliev-
ed by the distribution of seed purchased
by the Governor of Arkansas with money
personally borrowed from the banks.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1902-03-25
AMBASSADOR WHITE TO RETIRE.
Envoy to Berlin to Quit Official Life
Next November.

The return home of Andrew D. White,
the United States ambassador at Berlin,
which has been rumored since family be
reavements and business interests gave
the ambassador desire to give up his
post, is said to be set for November.
Mr.. White began his diplomatic career
as attache of the United States embassy
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1902-03-25
BOY PERIsHEs IN FLAMES.
Two Women Also Badly Injured in
Burning of Postoffice.

Burning of Postoffice.
Fire that destroyed the postoffice build
ing at North Pelham. y u, caused the
loss of one life and the serious injury OF
two others. Edward Yocum. II years
old. a newsboy. was burned to death.
Mrs. Thomas Duane was rescued, but
is in precarious condition. Mrs. Yocum,
the mother of the boy who was killed.
jumped from window and had her back
badly wrenched and was otherwise in
jured. The building was a three-stocy
frame structure. the upper floors being oc-
cupied as dwellings. All the contents of
the building We're destroyed. including
the registered letters in the postofiice and
all other mail matter. The total loss is
estimated at about $4,000.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1902-03-25

A dispatch from Constantinople an
nounces that the town of Kiankary,
northeast of Angora. in Asia Minor. was
destroyed by an earthquake. No details
of the disaster had been received. Khan
kary had 10000 inhabitants.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1902-03-25
RIVAL FOR SOFT COAL TRUST.
+. NJ. Osborne Is Said to Head Newly
Organized Company.

T. NJ. Osborne, former president of the
Pittsburg Coat Company, the soft coal
trust, is said to be at the head of com
pany that has purchased the product Of
the mines of the river combine in the
Pittsburg district, which amounts TO a
million tons yearly. The firm of Osborne,
Saeger & Co, which was absorbed by :he
Pittsburg Coal Company several years
ago, is lkely to be reorganized to com
pete with the trust in handling coal for
this and other lake points. -Four officials
recently in the employment of the Pitts
burg Coal Company have resigned to so
with Mr. Osborne.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1902-03-25

The big White Fleming sawmill, i've
miles below Tiptonyille. Tenn, was COM
pletely wrecked by 3 boiler explosion
sam Burton. the fireman. was blown ffty
feet and instantly killed.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1902-03-25
LiucoIn Farm Goinu for Taxes.

The old Lincoln farm ia the heart OF
Lincoln City. Ind, is to be sold for delin-
quent taxes. Attempts have been made
to turn the farm into a park, and ask
Congress TO make an appropriation for
Its purchase, and this may be done after
the farm passes into other hands.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1902-03-25
Lake Naviuntion Is opeued.

Navigation on Lake Erie was opened
FOR the season OF 1862 by tie steamer
City OF Detroit OF the Detroit and Cleve-
land line. which left her Detroit dock
bound for Cleveland. The City of Detroit
had a full cargo OF freight aboard and
~. ssntY-fiYe paSsengers.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1902-03-25
Methuen Tells OF Defeat.

Lord Methien's account OF the recent
disaster to his troops shows that the rOut
was panic, and that the Beers. who
were khaki. could not be distinguished
from the British in the fighting at close
/
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1902-03-25
PIot to Destroy Warships,

4 sensation has been caused in Vienna
by the discovery of plot to destroy 'he
Austro-Hungarian warships Habsburg
and Arpad, which are stationed at Pola.
A large quantity of dynamite was recent
iy stolen at Trieste aud the government
has been informed by an anonymous let
ter that the Habsburg and Arpad were
imneriled
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1902-03-25

Larry Mckee. a messenger OF the Adj
ans Express Company TO whom was in
trusted a package said 20 contain $4,000
in treasury notes, is missing. He disap-
peared March 5. aud no trace Of the
money. which he was to carry from Bra.
al. Ind. to ST. Louis on Vandaha train,
has been found.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1902-03-25
BIackmaiIer Meets Death,

Willard Smith, young man OF 20
years. who sought to blackmail a usr-
chant of the town Of Title, Neb.. was
shot and killed By one of a party Of four
men set 20 entrap him. He wrote an
anonymous letter demanding money,
which he went TO secure, and, resisting
capture was killed
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1902-03-25
REBEL LEADER GIVES UP.
General Lukban's Successor Agrees
to Turn in 400 Rifles.

Asen- Lukban's efforts to lead Guevar-
IA. who recently issued a proclamation
Occurring himself the successor of Gen.
Lakban in the Island OF Samar, p. l., 10
surrender have been successful. Both
Gen. smith, in command of the United
States forces on the Island of Samar.
and Ssuevarra have agreed to an armis
tice to facilitate the collection OF Gpeyar-
ra's men, with their rifles. when the for
mai surrender viii be made. The arms
viii be paid in at the fort. Gen. Smith
ealIles that Guevarra has 400 rifles. and
that he guarantees the pacification of his
men
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1902-03-25
Russia and Frnn,e Allied.

Russia and France sent joint note TO
the powers concerning the Eastern policy
of the two nations. 1t is taken TO mean
the formal announcement of their ALI
ance in Eastern affairs
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1902-03-25
MAY HAVE COMMITTED SUICIDE
Mystery in Disappearance of Rev. c. l..
Smith of Lincoln. Neb.

smith of LINCOLN, Neb.
Rev. c. l.. Smith, an old and we'll
known resident of University place, a
Lincoln, Neb., suburb, has mysteriously
disappeared. Letters dated at Grinnell,
Iowa, and postmarked Omaha, lead his
acquaintance TO fear that the missing
man has lost control Of his reasoning fac
ulties and possibly committed suicide.
Five letters were received by the family
in one day. In them Mr.. Smith Indicated
that the next family reunion would be in
heaven. In one he spoke of having the
smallpox and of having to go to the pest
house.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1902-03-25
Six Life-savers Lost.

Capt. Eldridge of the Monomoey.
Mass, life-ssying station and FIVE of his
crew. who started to the relief of a dis
tressed barge, were drowned by the cap
sizing OF their lifeboat. Only Surfman
Ellis of seven men who started escaped.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1902-03-25

OF the Biddle broth
ers from Jail on
Jan. so, were con-
sidered by the
grand jury at Pitts
burg and true bills
returned. Should
Mrs. Soffel be con
victed on the three
charges the maxi
m u N aggregate
sentence that could
be imposed upon
her would be six
teen years in prison
and a fine of s.,
800.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1902-03-25
rire - in Illinois Pawn.

Fire destroyed two blocks OF buildings
in the business part of Wins.sw. III. The
hank. postofhee, fifteen busin S houses
and several rrivate residences were EN-
tirely consumed The loss is $4,000.
insurance 1000.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1902-03-25
Grain Elevator Is Burned.

The grain e,evator OF Fueher & Ford
at Mount yesa5n. Ind. containing 10000
bushels OF wheat. WAS destroyed by fire.
due to spontaneous combustion. loss
$50 geo. fully covered By Insurance.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1902-03-25

Charles NJ Clark. deserter from
Troop L. Fourteenth cavalry. recently
taken 10 Columbus from Marion, Ohio.
where he was captured, made q success
ful break for liberty and escaped from
Ais guard. who had shot him through
the hand.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1902-03-25
wealthy woman loses Husband.

Green, known as the richest woman in
America. died at his home in Bellows
Falls. VT He had been i'll long time
With a complication OF diseases.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1902-03-25

Fire destroyed nearly half the town of
Campbell. Neb. 1t started in a billiard
hall and in an hour, with a terrific wind
blowing burned the billiard hall. news
paper office, blacksmith shop, postothce,
hardware store, drug store and hotel.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1902-03-25
Fire in Montana University.

Science Hall at the Montana State
University was destroyed by fire. The
Missoula fire department went TO the
scene. but was handicapped by scarcity
OF water ana could do little to check the
flames. The hall was the second largest
building on she campus. aud was valued
at 100000. although the equipment it
contained brings the loss to much larger
figure
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1902-03-25

Harry A. Garfield Of Cleveland, son
OF President Garfield, has been offered
the position OF civil service commissioner
10 succeed William A. Rodenberg. re-
signed. Mr.. Garfield declined the APP
nnintmenf
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1902-03-25
snn of Traction NInrnnte nrnd.

William l. Elkins. Jr.. died at his
cOantry home. "Menlo Lodge near FL
kias Station. Pa. He was a son Of the
millionaire traction magnate and was
himself prominently identified with many
business interests.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1902-03-25
Senate Passes Subsidy Bill.

The Senate passed the Hanna-Frye
ship subsidy bin by vote OF AZ to 81.
Six Republicans. including Allison,
Spooner, Dolliver and Quarles. voted
against the measure No unfriendly
amendment was adopted.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1902-03-25

and Russia is soon to come. Russian
occupation of Manehuria is the cause OF
the trouble said Capt Smith, land the
japanese are spelling for a chance TO
whip some one. They are making all
preparations for the fight that must come
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1902-03-25
one Killed, Seven Hurt.

An explos on in the powder mixing de-
partment Of the Fairmount Manufactur.
ing Company at 2294 Euclid avenue.
Cleveland. resulted IN the death OF one
girl emp,eye. while seven other persons
were seriously injured.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1902-03-25
Woman KiIls Hust,an,l.

John T. Slower was sllot and killed BY
his wife Alice n their hslme in New York
City. When she vas arrested sac told
the police her husband Had threatened to
kin her because she would not give him
money. and that she shot him TO save aer
own life.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1902-03-25

sistant attorney general Scr the Interior
Department, IS the choice u President
Roosevelt as successor 70 Secretary
Hitchcock. who IS soon 70 retire.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1902-03-25
Trio Through a Sewer.

New York plumber fell through a man
hole and was swept through three-quar-
tiers OF a mile OF sewer in a little more
than two minutes, into the East river,
where be was rescued without any III
effects
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1902-03-25
BELT LINE PROMISED ST. LOUIS.
Charter Issued to a Company to Build
TNeufx Mile Road.

A charter has been issued by the Secre-
tary of State of Missouri to the St. Louis
Belt and Terminal Railway of St. Louis,
with a capital stock of $3,000000. The
road is to encircle the city of St. Louis,
is to build branches and switches into
the city. and is to make connections and
terminal facilities for the Missouri Pa
cifc and st. Louis. and San Francisco
systems in st. Louis. The line is TO ex-
tend from Carondelet, in st. Louis Ceun-
~, around the city of st. Louis to tae
Eads bridge, a distance of twenty-one
miles
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1902-03-25
Orphan Asylum Is Burned.

St. Vineent's orphan asylum. situated
in the northern pa.t of Denver, Colo.
was destroyed by fire. There were 20O
orphans in the institution. All were res
cued unharmed. The asylum was con-
Quoted by the Catholic Sisters OF Charity.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1902-03-25
Three.Ceni Fnre. In cleveIand.

This Cleveland City Council has passed
she Scent fare franchise ordinance.
There was no demonstration when he
sAie resulted in ~ To- :. in favor OF the
passage Of the measure. Che franchise
provides for about twei,ty miles % eou-
ble track railway.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1902-03-25

Wholesale conspiracies for the system
atic betrayal Of military secrets 10 for
eign power have been discovered among
officers OF high rank IN the Russian
army.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1902-03-25
Rints in Sd. Pctershurr.

Ten thousand persons took part II stu
dents riots in St Petersburg. which kept
army OF police and cavalry busy and
caused injury TO many Of the partici-
pants
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1902-03-25
! New York. L.

=, Business in Boston was
keE fork. completely paralyzed by the
l--------Istrike OF freight handlers
and teamsters. which directly affected
$4,000 men and indirectly rendered 9TH
er thousands idle by holding back sup
Plies Of raw material. Fortunately this
struggle seems in fair way TO settle
ment. Outside of Massachusetts, how
ever, the labor situation is exceptionally
Tree from controversy. and even IN the
.oai mines there is less than the usual
agitation as April approaches. Disirihu-
lion OF spring merchandise is making
rapid progress the most sanguine expe,-
tations being fully realized in an sections
outside the strike area" according "a n.
q. Dun 4 Co.'S Review OF Trade. Con
tinuing, the report says:
Consumers of iron and steel products
are still anxious regarding conditions dur
ing the next three months. After luly |
it is believed that deliveries viii he am
pie. According TO the Iron Age the week
ly capacity Of pig iron furnaces in blast
on March | had declined to 330.7l0 tons,
or about 10000 tons from the production
on Feb. /. Considering the numerous
disturbing factors at work during tho
month of February. II is gratifying that
much heavier eurtailment OF outpu, did
not occur
All records prior to Feb. | are stnl
eclipsed and the resumption OF many idle
plants this month practically assUreS new
high water marks in the near funiro. un-
less some unforeseen interruption occurs.
As operations at steel works We're also
retarded, furnace stocks Of pix iron de-
elined only about 5000 tons during Feb
fuary. The most important event 81 the
week was the heavy buying OF steel oars
by makers of agricultural implements in
anticipation of higher prices becoming
effective on April /. BillctS command
large premiums for spot delivery, and
more purchases are reported from foreign
makers. Pipes and tubes are more active
as the season advances. while large con
tracts have been placed for structural
shapes. Better transportation for coke
Il rapidly reducing surplus stocks D The
yards and supplying furnaces with all
Che needed fuel
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1902-03-25

TIE Continental Caal Company q
Cleveland announces the purchase Of the
property OF the C0lunihus Coal Company
&nd the Summer Coal Company, whose
OUTPUT was handled by the General Fuel
Company. The confederation is uh-
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1902-03-25
Beers Release Gen. NTethuen.

The following dispatch. dated at Pre-
toria, has beea received from Lord Kiieh-
ener: Gen. Methaen was brought to
KIRK sdorp Thursday. He IS doing yell
Every thing possible IS being done for
him
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1902-03-25
Pact Mith Nlarconi.

The agreement between the dominion
government and William Mareoni for the
establishment OF wireless telegraph sta
ton at Cape Breton has been brought 20
a satisfactory issue.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1902-03-25
Arabassador White Will Retire.

Andrew ID. White. ambassador TO Ger
many. will retire in November in order to
resume educational work. Senator Vol
colt is mentioned IS his most likely sue
eessor.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1902-03-25
PhiIadellshia Refinery Rurus.

The refningt h0ilding OF the India Re
fning Company in Philadelphia. manu-
fscturers OF eeeoa butter, was DESTROY "a
BY fire. There were l0o.006 pounds OF
oil in the beilding. The loss is 500.
frlsv Insured
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1902-03-25
win Not Repay STONE Raua,m.

The Turkish government has made 9
fiat refusal 70 repay the United States
the S72, 500 given TO the brigands as
ransom for Miss Stone and her soulpan
ION. Nine. Tsilka.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1902-03-25

During most Of the Senate session
Wednesday the bll providing for the
protection of the President Of the United
States was under consideration Mr.. Cul-
berson offered n substitute for the Till.
Ii makes the assassination or attempted
assassination of the President or Vice
President or the sovereign OF foreign
country within the jurisdiction Of the
United States. punishable by death:
while those who shall counsel or advise
the killing of the President, or who shall
conspire to Kill him or the sovereign Of
any foreign country, shall be punished
by Imprisonment not exceeding twenty
years. Mr.. Bacon introduced bill FOR
the deportation and exclusion Of alien
anarchists. 1t was The one which, nitro
duced by former Senator Hill of New
York. had been passed by the Senate bnt
had failed in the House 4 brief eXccu-
tive session preceded adjournment In
the House fair progress was made with
the river and harkor hill. After tle
close OF general debate twenty-seven of
the 116 pages Of thu bill were disposed
Of. Several members took advantage of
the latitude allowed lin general debate 50
discuss ether topics Mr. Shook (Ohiol
spoke in opposition II snip subsidies. Mr..
Lewis (Ga.) favored tariff revision ard
Mr. Powers Mass advocated irrigation
in the West Mr. Burton. in charge 5f
the bill. in closing the general debate
answered the criticisms advanced
against II.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1902-03-25

Danish Upper HOnss Approves Sale.
The landsthing, the Danish upper
house, in committee Of the whole and
in executive session, voted 10 ratify the
treaty providing for the sale OF the Dan
ish West Indies 10 the United States.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1902-03-25

Capt F. H. Smith. q weil-kuown Eng
ishnan who arrived recently from Japan.
declares that war between that country
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1902-03-25
GRAND JURY Returns
INDICTMENTS AGAINST MRS, S0FFEL

Indictments in three cases against Mrs.
Catherine Soffel. wife OF ex-Warden Pc
ter K Soffel, growing out OF the escape
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1902-03-25
REFORM school IN FLAMES.

2S7 Inmates Believed 10 Have Got
Ont Safely.
The State School Of Reform at Lexing-
ton. Ky. in which 2s1 children are con
fined. burned down. an the children are
believed to have got our safely. At 1:10
o'clock the boys building collapsed. The
institution was erected at a cost of 500,
600 There are eight buildings
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1902-03-25

For three hours on Tuesday in the Sen
ate the bill providing for the protection
of the President of the United States and
for the punishment by United States
courts of those who commit assaults upon
him was under consideration. Mr. Bacon
opposed the bill aid Mr.. Hoar and Mr.
Mason supported il. Earlier in the day
n lively debate was precipitated by the
effort of Mr.. Rawiins TO have printed as
a document some Philippine correspon-
dence. Eventually the matter was order
ed printed as requested. Thirty-nine pri,
vate pension bills were passed. the calen-
dar being cleared. An executive session
preceded adjournment. The general de
bate on the river and harbor bill was en-
livened by Mr. Hepburn Iowa, who
made his annual onslaught on the meas
ure. The other speakers were Messrs
Ball CTexas) and Lawrence (Massi. both
members of the committee. and MesSrs
White (Ky.), Thompson (Ala.l and Bur
nett (Ala), who spoke in favor Of i'm
provements of interest TO their districts.
April 26 was set aside for memorial SER
vices on Representative Stokes of South
Carolina and Representative Crump OF
Michigan.