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Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1903-07-07
a NERvY OLD SOLDIER.
without a Groau He Watched the Sur
geons Cut His Leg OFF Twice.

geouS Cut HIS Leg On Twice.
When Henry C. Nichols, OF Jersey
City, died the other day there passed a
man of the stuff heroes are made of.
| With the same courage and GOODNESS he
displayed facing death at Antietam and
in the battle of the Wilderness, he watch
ed the work of the surgeons while they
cut off his leg in two operations, in Christ
Hospital, and then faced the inevitable
end and died with a smile on his face.
Nichols was 81 years old lie had a
weak heart, following an operation for
appendicitis about a year ago. Wounds
received in the war brought on necrosis
of the bones Of the leg and the forma-
ton of a clot in an artery. This waG
followed by gangrene, and the only hope
for life was the amputation of the limb.
He could not stand an anaesthetic, and
the doctors told him that his only chance
was to have his leg cut off while he was
conscious. He told him to 90 ahead,
and after the first amputation had been
made the condition as disclosed made a
second operation necessary. and they cut
| iuto flesh and bone again while the old
soldier, perfectly conscious, looked on at
the grinding of the surgical saw and the
keen-bladed knives.
For a week it seemed as if he would
live, but with the beginning Of the 1inth
day his vitality began to wane and It
was manifest be could not survive
On the morning of Memorial Day be
insisted upon being removed from the
hospital TO his home, and to be carried
through the streets, where he knew his
comrades of the Grand Army Of the
Republic were marching. His request
was complied with. The veteran waved
his hand feebly TO the thinned out ranks
as be passed them by, but he never be-
trayed By any sign that he suffered.
He made 6 brave fight, but along toward
sunset the bugler whose orders are never
disobeyed sounded taps and the lights
u-ay7@ mt
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1903-07-07
x-ictorv for American Boats.

The United States cruiser Chicago's
sailing cutter and the San Francisco's
launch won in a competition with the
boats of the German navy off Kiel.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1903-07-07
Rak.rse and Matters at work

Strike affecting II. ii. Kohlsaat & Co.
of Chicago has been settled. and the
walters and bakers return TO work in the
same positions they occupied when the
strike was called.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1903-07-07
Bradstreet's Review:
The grain markets, those
centers Of insta ility, of le-
Ultimate trade and specnla-
Chicago.

Sllliluie LIH'lt anu SpeCuih~
tive activity, have been attracting wide
attention during the past week. Prices
of all cereals have been fuctuating over
widening ranges, with the trend continu-
ously upward, until new high figures for
the crop year have been recorded all
around, while in wheat the price levels
are higher than for several years.
At intervals of three or four years the
Northwest usually strikes into a period
of nervousness over the crop outlook, and
this will in all likelihood be witnessed
again if TO good rains fall by the mid
die of next week. The speculative ele-
ment in grain, always on the alert for
the possible development Of any factor
affecting values, is given to anticipating
In an extraordinary degree, and upon the
fir1 faint indication of the rise of nm in
fuence of an adverse nature respecting
the crop, is to be found operating accord
ingly. The fact that it is the business
of speculation to discount the future,
finds nowhere more forcible illustration
than in the grain trade.
1t is not to be denied that the bulls in
the present campaign have had "A basis
upon which to build up prices, for it has
been dry all over the Northwest for some
time. Without doubt there has been no
damage done anywhere that is worth con
sidering relative to the crop as a whole,
and there is probably no important dis
trict in the three States where there is
any such deterioration as to cause alarm.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1903-07-07
Rio Grande,a High wate,

The high waters of the Rio Grands
north of FL Paso, in New Mexico. have
driven hundreds OF families from their
homes, and these have taken refuge in
the foothills.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1903-07-07

Agents of the United States Packing
Company, organized under the laws of
Colorado in October. 1902, to compete
with the beef trust, have arrived in Kan
sas City to consider the question of eStab-
fishing q S1.o00,0O0 packing plant there.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1903-07-07

At Olive Hill. KY. Deputy Marshal
Gus Hall was shot and killed by Everett
Baity while trying to arrest him. Mar
shall Lewis White. who was called TO the
scene. shot and killed Baity instantly.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1903-07-07
Man and BOW Drown Torether.

Broker f. c. Fuller and his 13-year-
old son. Harold. who went rowing in
Lake Erie at Cleveland, have not been
heard of OF seen since. A boat that is
identified By the boathouse keeper as the
one engaged by Fuller was found off
shore, upside down and empty.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1903-07-07

prominent railroad and club man Of
Brunswick. Ca. who had committed sui
eide. was found in an unfreQuented
wood Mr.. Coates used dynamite and
his body was mangled into an almost gn-
recognizable mass.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1903-07-07
Cas.;ni NAV Not Rcturu.

Count Cassin, the Russian ambassa-
dor to the United States, has gone home
and it is doubtful if he viii return ON
account of the friction between him and
the State Department at Washington.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1903-07-07

A state Of anarchy is said 10 exist in
Delaware. The mob that burned the
Wilmington negro dehed the authorities
The militia is said to be in sympathy
with the mob. and race war is feared.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1903-07-07

The famine in Kwang-Si. China, is
growing worse. the starving population
being estimated at 100000. Deaths oc-
cur daily. The British authorities IN
Hongkong, aided by public subscription.
have been sending aid for two months
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1903-07-07
Louisiana Negro IL I.ynched.

News has come of the lynching Of
Lamb White, a negro, on the Smithland
plantation. ten miles from Monterey
Landing. Coneordia parish, La. White
assaulted a white man and mob took
him TO the woods and riddled his body
with bullets
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1903-07-07
Iri.h Land Bin il Saved.

The Irish land bill has passed the dan
ger point. The concessions made by the
government satisfied the nationalist, and
amid cheers of all parties clause 8 of the
bill was adopted by the English House
Of Commons Just before midnight the
other night.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1903-07-07
KILLS SELF TO AVOID A MOB.
Prisoner in Hot Springs Jail Com mits
Suicide When Menaced.

A mob of over 500 persons surrounded
the Jail in Hot Springs, Ark, the other
night, bent upon lynching Jim" Dough
erty, a condemned murderer, who had
killed Roger Williams, a fellow prisoner.
While the sheriff was trying to dispense
the mob Dougherty took the steel ends
of his shoestrings, fattercd them out
and made a two-inch incision on each
side of the throat, causing death. The
mob was allowed to view the remains
and then dispersed
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1903-07-07
Assassiuated in His Office.

State Comptroller r. NJ. Love was as
saSsinated in his office in the State cap
itol at Austin, Texas, by W. G.. Hill, a
recently discharged employee of the office.
No cause for the deed is known.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1903-07-07

Almost the entire plant Of the Cincin-
nati Abbatoir Company, of which Gru.
Michael Ryan is president. was destroy
ed By FIRE. The FIRE was caused by an
explosion in the engine room. The loss
4. extizn ated at $4,000.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1903-07-07
Men Who Distrusted Banks Robbed.

Robbers broke into farm house two
miles from Limestone, \. Y, and robbed
James and Patrick Quinton of $4,000.
The Quintons are suspicious of banks
and kept their house barricaded against
rnhhers
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1903-07-07
Crew Ha. Narrow Escape.

The lumber steamer Thomas ID. Slim
son vas burned and scuttled at the Flats
above Detroit. The flames spread so
rapidly that the crew barely escaped
with their lives The boat was valued at
81. 1000.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1903-07-07

Emperor William, speaking At dinner
az Kiel. said Germany and ths United
States are too closely knit by ties Of
blood TO admit Of antagonlsn.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1903-07-07

The tenth annual convention Of the
Normal School Association Of Masters Of
Dancing of the United States and Gam
ada was held al Pittsburg.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1903-07-07
Interfereuce Win BE Resented.

In semi-oticial note issued by Russia
IT is strongly intimated that the govern
lnent will resent any interference on the
part of the United States in the Kischi-
neIf massacre.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1903-07-07
BASE BALL SCORES.

Standing of the Clubs in Big League
Games.
The clubs in the National League are
uAn
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1903-07-07
Dick weIIes Lowers Record.

ord for six furlongs to Ill 4-5 at Wash
ington Park, Chicago. The feat was &C.
complished after he was almost left al
the post.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1903-07-07
O,.- oOo NI;n.r.K iII.d

Two hundred and thirty-four miners
are believed TO have been killed by an
explosion of gas in the Union Pacific
mines at Hanna, Xyo.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1903-07-07

More than 10000 Christian Scientists
made a pilgrimage from Boston to Mrs.
Eddy's home at Concord, where she ad-
dressed them
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1903-07-07
Bic Corner in Cotton.

W. 2. Brown of New Orleans and his
associates in the cotton bull clique are
said TO have cotton entirely eornered;
profits may reach $4,000. 600.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1903-07-07
Abyssinians Surprise Mad NIuIiah.

Abyssinians surprised the Mad Null
lah's forces at daylight and killed 10000
spearmen, captured all their cattle and
600 caruels
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1903-07-07

While out hunting, Thomas Smith, q
farmer living west OF HartviIle, No.
was killed By the accidental discharge of
shotgun. which fell fr0m log on which
il had been placed.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1903-07-07

The explosion of an smmonia carboy
On the fourth floor Of the main building
Of the Citizens' Brewery of the United
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1903-07-07

Heavy rainfall In the Northwest has
broken the dangerous drought and In
sures q bumper wheat crop
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1903-07-07

Owing TO the shipment into Oklahoma
By packing companies Of tainted meat, an
agitation has been begun for the estab-
lixAment Ia the cities of the territory OF
packing plants 20 furnish meat for the
local demands.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1903-07-07
DIE IN NINE HORROR.
MANY LIVES BELIEVED TO HAVE
BEEN LOST.
Death List May Number 234 Men
Result of an Explosion Union Pa
cific Shaft at Hanna, wyo., Wrecked
and Set on Fire by Gas.

Two hundred and thirty-four men are
believed to have persisted in an explosion
which wrecked Hanna Mine No. / of
the Union Pacific Coal Company at Han
ma, Wyo., shortly after 10 o'clock Tues
day morning. The property loss is enor
nous.
About / o'clock in the afternoon four
men We're taken out alive and a half
hour later they were followed by forty
two others. Many were unconscious a4d
had to be carried from the workings
Some were injured, but none fatally. Sew
eral are in a serious condition, but it is
believed all will recover.
Two hundred and eighty-two men went
down in the mine at Z o'clock in the
morning, and up until late hour only
forty-eight had been accounted for. OF
this number two are dead
The mine is one of the largest owned
by the Union Pacific Coal Company, and
employed $50 men. The explosion came
with terrific force. The earth fifty feet
back to the mouth of the slope and heavy
timbers piled near were thrown in every
direction. No one~was working outside
near any of the openings of the mine to
receive injury, but thA workings have
caved in. burying the miners Those
who were not killed instantly in this
manner have since persisted from the
gas. 1t has been impossible for rescuing
parties TO get into the mine where the
greater number of men were employed.
The manway and a number of the air
courses We're closed by the earth caving
in
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1903-07-07

Surrogate Thomss Of New York CITY,
IN admitting contested will 10 probate,
has decided that belief In spiritualism
g not any evidence Of insanity.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1903-07-07

Fire resulting from an exploding boiler
in the power plant Of the American Mai
ipg plant st Milwaukee resulted In prep
erty loss of approxiE Ately $1,000, 900.
Williston graphic. (Williston, Williams County, N.D.) 1895-1919, 1903-05-14
NEW FLIGHTLESS BIRD.
lts Dlscovery On an Island on the
Coast Of Ecuador Was . Surprise
- t. Naturallsts.

So thoroughly has the world been
explored that the discovery of hith-
erto unknown bird is most notable
event from geological viewpoint.
Hence it is that the finding of a large
species of water fowl on an isIxrd of
the Galapagos group has attracted
the attention of naturalists every
where. The matter is additionally in
teresting for the reason that the bird
in question is unable to fly. It is q
cormorant, and the only fightless
member of it's family. The Galapagos
cormorants paddle about among the
reefs that surround Albemarle island,
but, owing to their lack of wings, have
never crossed the four miles OF wa
ter which separates them from the
nearest bit of terra firma in the group.
1t is quite little archipelago, COM
prising five big and II small isles, and
Williston graphic. (Williston, Williams County, N.D.) 1895-1919, 1903-05-14

"Whistling Dick" held within himself
force enough to demolish the great
federal government.
Pointing to point in the enemy's
breastworks, one Of the men re-
marked:
"Over there is gun that could,
with one of these guns, knock out and
render usless to the confederacy."
Gen. Grant gave him permission to
try. The first shot struck what seemed
to be about eight or ten feet below it.
The second struck the axle of its truck,
knocking off the wheel, which came
rolling down the emhankment, and the
cannon after it. The rest of the truck
retreated to the enemy's side. The
result of the shot was a demolished
cannon and a number of dead confed-
crates,
He now called the generals atten-
ton to house, which must have been
some three or four miles off. 1t APP
peared about the size of small hut,
but the man said it was a fine, large
residence, in which the confederate
commander had his headquarters.
II think could hit that house with
this gun in half dozen trials" he
said. r.
eff you will hit that house I will
make, you; a present of $780," said Gen.
Grant.
The trial was made, while the gen.
eral stood with his field glass intently
watching for results. At the third OF
fourth shot he spoke:~-
1T is done"
We could plainly see the hole the
shot had made. Swarms of men could
be seen rushing from the building. The
man received his money, and they both
remained in the union army until the
close of the war.
Williston graphic. (Williston, Williams County, N.D.) 1895-1919, 1903-05-14
BRIGHT EYES, BIRTHDAY BALL

Said Mrs. Mouse to Mr. Mouse,
Within the pantry wall:
II really think, my dear, that We
Must give a birthday ball
To celebrate the grand event, 49,
Our Bright-Eyes' coming out;
Just Leave arrangements all to me-
know what I'm about.
Expense? Oh. that is nothing. dear
You need not have care
know where there Is dainty food
In plenty and to spare.
The invitations shall be sent
In proper form-you see
Our Brght-Eyes must be introduced
To good society,""
The evening came. The lights were bright
In Mr.. Mousie's hall, ~
And mirthful squeaking there was heard
At Bright-Eyes' birthday ball
When suddenly the AWFUL voice
OF Floss, the pussycat, e
Cried out: Meow! meow! meowi NJ
wonder what you're at?"
cTwas@ very rude Of her. you know
She was not asked to Gomez
With squeak of terror and alright
Each mouse rushed madly home.
Said little Bright -Eyrs to herself,
Amidst the shocking din;
"Oh dear! if this Is coming out.
think I'm safer in"
Marian Isabel Hurrell In Casselrs Little
Folks.
Williston graphic. (Williston, Williams County, N.D.) 1895-1919, 1903-05-14
THE DEAD VIDETTE.
Death Of a Union Picket at TIL Hin ids
of n Guerrilla Speedily
Avenged. "s-' ~

Suffolk, Va, III 1868, was the ex-
IRENE advanced post of the federal
army in southwestern Virginia. 1t
covered Norfolk, the mouth of the
James, Fortress Monroe, etc.
The confederates, intrenched, lined
the Blackwater river, few miles
from our front, and the pickets of both
sides, but a short distance apart, were
often hotly engaged. But we suffered
sadly and frequently from guerrillas
or NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. out of uni
form, who sneaked in on our lines and
cruelty shoG down our sentinels on
post, or fired from ambuscade on some
passing scout, relates a writer in the
American Tribune.
Our picket station on what was
known as the Franklin road, in the
winter of 1868, was about four miles
out from the post, and consisted OF
one company Of cavalry and one of
infantry.
One bright, moonlight night I posted
guards and videttes, the latter being
mounted men placed outside all the
lines to give the alarm if the enemy
advanced for surprise on us.
Out on the road beyond the deserted
house, nearly mile from the reserve,
I left a young cavalryman belonging
to company NJ, New York mounted
rifles, with orders to fire and ride in
to the reserve on the approach Of an
enemy. 1t was a lonesome place,
shadowe.l by a grove of pines, and I
told young Stoddard to keep bright
lookout, for I felt as if there was dam
ger in tine air. He was favorite of
mine, for I had known him at home
in Warren county, New York, where
he had married lovely girl but year
before the war broke out.
After posting all the sentinels and
videttes, rode back to the post, dis
mounted, picketed my horse and went
for cup of coffee to take off the chill
of the night air.
had just drained tin cup of the
hot beverage, when, far off from the
southwest we heard the dull report of
gun. 1t was but single shot, and
the instant 1 heard it cried out:
"That is from Stoddard's post, but it
was no carbine shot. I hope the poor
boy hasn't come to harm!"
Five or ten minutes went by, and
then all hands were put in the alert
as Il horse came furiously down the
road. In few seconds, running right
up to the picket fires, he was caught
and I saw at the first glance that it
was Stoddard's horse.
The saddle was empty, but the front
of the saddle and the shoulders of the
horse were covered with blood, and
told that the missing rider was either
Gead or badly hurt.
Into the saddle, and with 20 men
Williston graphic. (Williston, Williams County, N.D.) 1895-1919, 1903-05-14
A tKEEN-EYED GUNNER.
Good NlaFksman ship OF Confcd crate
ArtilIeryman Who Deserted
to the Union.

The story Of the spring at which
the soldiers of the opposing armies,
at the seige of Vicksburg, met on
friendly terms, drank water, played
cards, exchanged newspapers, tobacco,
stories, views, opinions, ETC., has been
oft repeated. Sometimes deserters
from the enemy came to us. One in
stance of this kind I remember well,
says writer in the American Trib.
une, and it is well worth relating. Two
of the enemy's artillery deserted and
came inside our lines. One remarked
that we had some guns far superior to
"Whistling Dick"
It seems that "Whistling Dick held
high rank in the confederacy. Some
of the soldiers appeared to consider
Williston graphic. (Williston, Williams County, N.D.) 1895-1919, 1903-05-14
LARGEST CAPTIVE BEAR.
The Distinction Beyond Question
Goes to q Grizzly in Golden
Gate Park.

Without doubt the largest captive
grizzly bear in the world may be seen
in the Golden Gate park, San Francisco,
Cal. This bear was captured by an old
and experienced bear hunter and trap
per; was purchased by a wealthy gen.
tleman, and presented to the city of
San Francisco and placed in the park.
The huge animal is one Of the most
attractive features of the place, says
the American Inventor.
The bear was caught in powerful
log trap away up amid the rugged soil
tudes of the great Sierra Nevada noun
tains. The trap was temptingly bait
ed and the animal deliberately walked
to his fate, and became prisoner. At
the time of his capture the bear was
full grown, in fact, was middle aged.
For time the animal was sullen, fero-
cious, and wild with fury by turns.
1t was no easy or safe task to trans
fer the bear to strong iron cage
and bring him by team and rail to San
Francisco. But finally the savage,
powerful monster was safely landed
in the park. He was appropriately
named Monarch, by reason of his enor-
nous size and weight. From his mar
row prison Monarch was transferred
to a large spacious cage constructed
OF steel. Escape from this inclusure
is impossible. -.5.'-'2
AS to his exact weight there is much
conjecture. That has not been deter
mined, as the bear has never been
placed on scale. Good Judges esti-
mate it at not far from 1900 pounds.
The bears appearance justiies that
conclusion. The animal is kept "roll-
ing fat" He has very comfortable
quarters and plenty of food which
tick;es his palate. Near the center
of his cage is long, deep iron box
kept full of water. Like every other
bear, Monarch hugely enjoys his bath,
and spends much OF his time disport.
ing in the water.
Williston graphic. (Williston, Williams County, N.D.) 1895-1919, 1903-05-14

at my back, rushed to his post as
fast as our horses could carry us.
There he lay in the clear moonlight
on his back, near a clump of bushes
yet alive, but dying, his breast fairly
riddled with buckshot.
raised him up and gave him a sip
of liquor from my canteen, but it was
of no use.
HE crept up on me in the bushes
he was right under the head of my
horse when he fired, and had nc
chance" gasped the dying man. "Tell
Emma was bushwhacked at last!"
1t was all he could say-gasping this,
he died.
You shall be avenged, my poor
boy!" I cries. "There is frost on the
ground and We'll track your MUIR
derer!'
We followed the track on the thick
frosted ground for nearly two miles to
an old horse shed near 4 house. Under
a pile of old straw we found a man in
butternit clothes, with a double-bar.
reled gun by his side. The barrels
were yet moist from a recent dis.
charge.
Can you run?'' 1 asked the fellow,
who stood before us, dark and sullen
''1'et me try" he growled.
"Go!" said 1.
The next instant, to my men, ten in
number, the order, low and stern:
'Eeady."
Away bounded the guerrilla, run
ming for life. But ten seconds after
his start followed the order:
Fire low and let him have it,
Ten sharp carbines rang loud on the
night air as one report, and the muir.
dcrer, with one fearful leap, ended
race and life in the same breath.
Poor Stoddard was avenged.
Williston graphic. (Williston, Williams County, N.D.) 1895-1919, 1903-05-14
FOR INGENIOUS BOYS.
. Shelf and Drawer for Their
Sistc rs' Rooms.

This il for boy to make for his own
room, or for his sisters room, for
girls like shelves and drawers for
knickknacks, as we'll as do boys. Three
pieces of board, ten to IL inches
wide and 26 inches long, will be need
ed-two to incase the drawers and one
for the shelf at the top. Separate the
two lower boards by end pieces of
board three and one-half inches wide,
this being the depth of the drawer.
Make four square corner supports,
sawed in strips from an inch-thick