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Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1903-03-17
BULLETS Fly IN COLORADO.
Sentinels Guarding Smelters Fired
Upon by Strike Sympathizers.

SentineIs Guarding Shelters Fired
Upon by Strike Sympathizers.
Sentries stationed in the territory af-
fected by the smelter mems strike were
fired upon near Colorado Springs. Sew
eral deputy sheriffs were held up and
two narrowly escaped from bullets fired
at close range. The men doing the shoot
ing were located on the hills surround
ing the plants. The cavalry patrolled
the country in the vicinity of the Three
Miles. but because of the darkness and
the rugged character of the country did
not succeed in finding the men doing the
shooting, Sentry lines were strengthened
after the shots and precautions taken to
protect the mills, especially the Portland,
from any rush or attack to gain posses
sion
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1903-03-17

Daniel Leroy Dresser Of New York.
whose firm failed Tor SI--ou-VUo- might
have averted the crash 1t Is SAID that
both his brather-in-iaw, 6eorse Nanaer-
hilt, md his sister, Mrs John Nlenoias
Brown. offered him money to tide over
his affairs, but he refused tAeig ADJ
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1903-03-17
To Sell Liucoln Bomesteod.

The cid Lincoln homestead near
Hodgenyille, Ky, the birthplace of
Abraham Lincoln, will probably be sold
under the hammer within a few weeks.
Several years ago the old log cabin in
which Lincoln was born was taken to the
Buffalo exposition. 4 large flag pole is
the only remaining thing marking the
birthplace of the martyr.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1903-03-17

The British navy estimates for 1908
GA call for an expenditure or SlT9. ISL
POS. an increase of Sl6.0lo.oOo. The
maintenance estimates call for III, 100
officers and men.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1903-03-17
MURDERER DIES WITHOUT FEAR.

Slayer of Chicago Negress at Duluth
Shows Remarkable Nerve.
Charles e. L. Henderson, colored, was
hanged at Duluth for the murder June
p last of Ida Mccormick, colored, who
came from Chicago. Henderson's nerve
was remarkable. He did not show
trace of fear of death, presented tesla
ment TO the sheriff, gave roses to the
deputies and made a half-hour speech in
which he expressed no sorrow. The Nc
Cormick woman said in Henderson's
hearing that she no longer loved him.
and he sprang from a hiding place and
stabbed her seventeen times with long
knife
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1903-03-17
Craah KiIIs Two, scores Hurt.

The Riehelieu and Ontario Navigation
Company's magnificent steamer Montreal,
in course of construction, was burned
to the waters edge at Montreal. Hun
dreds of persons watched the fire from
the roof of an Allan Line shed, which
collapsed. and two persons were killed
and seyenty-fye injured, some fatally.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1903-03-17
Disaster Off Coast of 'Lnzon.

A dispatch from Manila to Lloyds says
the local United States steamships Ma
varra and Nuestra Sonora de Lourdes
have been in collision off Cape Santiago,
ON the southwest coast of the island of
Luzon. Both vessels sank. Some of
the passengers and crew were saved.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1903-03-17
Ro.tou NIi..ionnrx Exilea.

Word has been received in Boston that
William Miller, Boston missionary who
went to Russian Poland some months ago
10 work among the poorer classes in an
effort "a educate them, has been arrested
by The police and exiled TO Siberia. The
Russian government makes il crime to
educate or attempt 10 educate the Poles.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1903-03-17
spcret Moves in German Navy.

The German navy department makes
a mystery out of some portions OF its
budget requirements. The government
is asking for lump sums for the fleet and
will not specify the ships or stations on
which the money is to be spent. Admiral
ron Tirpitz admits the increased expenses
are for vessels on foreign service.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1903-03-17
MADEHURGLAR OF BRIDE.
Young Husband Is Accused by Hi:
Wife at Osweco. n. Y.

Young Husband Is Accused by His
Wife at Oswego, n. Y.
Alonzo Clark and Elizabeth Austin, 10
years old, We're married six weeks ago.
They are now in Jail in Oswego,sN. Y,
charged with burglary and larceny. Mrs.
Clark says tb"t the night of Feb. 5 her
husband compelled her under threats to
assist him IN entering and robbing a
store at Hastings Center. She says she
dressed in mans attire and waited out
side the store while he broke q window
in the rear and went in. He signaled ard
she followed him through the window.
She says she pointed out the most valua-
Bile goods and held the bags and baskets
while her husband filled them.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1903-03-17
Kills a travelling Man.

John h. Ferguson, travelling sales,
man from Pittsburg, was shot and killed
Mt New Castle Junction, Pa. supposedly
by Robert MOngin. an iron molder, who
Is held for the murder. Ii is thought
Ferguson made an insulting remark 10
Monsin's Wife
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1903-03-17
rour Insane Patients Escape.

Four Of ten patients at the hospital
for the insane at Fulton. Mo-. escaped
while on the way 10 breakfast. eenja-
min Richardson, serving 4 sentence Of
ninety-nine years for murder. cut the
wr;stlets Of the ten who tried te ever
power the guards
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1903-03-17
Uriab Smith Dies Suddenly.

Elder Uriah Smith, who stood next to
Prophecies Ellen G. White, the seer of
the Seventh Day Adventists, as the most
influential person in that denomination,
and for half century editor of its Off
cial organ, the Adventist Review, and
head of the great UNCONVENTIONAL pub
fishing house, dropped dead at Battle
Creek, Michigan.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1903-03-17
Cool. Hurnn sa,OOO in Stove.

a pearl necklace reported losf or SOL
en- by Mrs II. Il. Campbell of Chicago
and for which detectives were searching
for several days. was found in heap
of ashes Mt her home, burned to a cinder.
The necklace. which was valued Mt So
600, was thrown into the stove by the
cook while preparing dinner.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1903-03-17

Suits have been commenced against
the Pennsylvania Railroad Company for
$4,000 by the administrator Of X. w.
Brown, a former coal operator. and the
Delta Coal Mining Company Of Cara
bria County. Pennsylvania. The com
plainants allege thar By reason Of dis
elimination against them in freight rates
they were damaged IN the amount named
and that Brown was forced into bank
ruptcy.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1903-03-17
Railroaa Laborcrs in a Riot.

Thirty Italians fought four foremen
end a constable near Burning Springs.
". Va. on the line Of the extension cf
the Little ks1awha Railway. Axes,
clubs and rsSolyers were used. and many
were manned IN the battle. The u.en re
Gently came from Chicago
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1903-03-17
MILLIONS FOR COAL LANDS.

Monongaheia Concern Buys Holdings
of j. w. Ellsworth s. Co.
The Monongahela River Consolidated
Coal and Coke Company of Pittsburg
will acquire the immense holdings of the
James w. Ellsworth & Co. in Washing
ton County, Pa, according to reports.
The sale, which has been under consid-
Grafton for a long time, will be one of
the largest in the history of western
Pennsylvania. The Ellsworth company
holdings amount to 10000 acres and the
total price to be paid by the combine for
the coal will be $16.000000.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1903-03-17
B. NIX CASHIER RUNS AWAY.
Arrested for Falsifying Accounts. He
Gives Raud and Disannears

Arrested for Falsifying Accounts. He
Gives Bond and Disappears.
W. z. Dickerson, cashier of the de-
funct Toronto. Kan, State Bank, which
was taken charge Of by the State bank
examiner on Jan. "a, with liabilities ag-
gregating $4,000, is missing. Dickerson,
who was arrested a month ago, charged
with classifying his statements as to the
banks condition, was to have had a pre-
liminary hearing at Eureka. Kan. He
is out on $1,000 bond, which he secured
by mortgaging his home. 1t was charged
that the books Of the bank had been
changed in a most careful manner and
that deposits were always underestima-
I, The money which Dickerson is al
legged to have realized was, it is said,
spent in speculation on the Board of
Trade at Chicago and St. Louis.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1903-03-17
KING NTorried Fortv Years,

The fortieth anniversary of the mar
rage os King Edward and Queen Alex
andra was celebrated in London with
the customary firing of salutes and ring
ing of bells. Their majesties received
many kilograms of congratulation from
public bodies.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1903-03-17
Mrs. Penne11 Is Dead.

Mrs. Arthur ]. Pennell, wife of the
Buffalo On. W suspect, died of injuries
received in the automobile accident
which killed her husband The police
declare wife murder and suicide were not
planned by Pencil.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1903-03-17
Three Babes Burned.

The Elmira Anchorage, home for
unfortunate young women, burned at FL
mira. y. y, three babies dying in the
flames and three were rescued by their
mothers. There were nineteen inmates,
six of whom were mothers of young chill
dren
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1903-03-17
XIII Woman Suffrage Plan.

At the constitutional election in New
Hampshire the woman suffrage amend
ment was defeated by an overwhelming
vote, estimated at two to one.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1903-03-17
KiIled in Automobile Accident.

Arthur r. Pencil. Buffalo lawyer,
suspect aud correspondent in the Bur
dick case, was killed in an automobile
accident, and his wife was MORALLY in
jured.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1903-03-17
HEAVY FIRE Loss AT LA CROSSE.
Three Men Narrowly Escape Death
Loss Exceeds $4,000.

Three thousand people, most of whom
were returning from church, witnessed
a fire in the heart of the business section
of La Crosse, Wis, in which three men
nearly lost their lives and which entails
damage upward of $4,000. For a time
the entire business portion of La Crosse
was threatened with destruction. The
fire originated in the upper portion of the
Rodolf Building, and the big plant Of
the La Crosse Engraving Company, con-
tanning thousand of dollars worth of
machinery, and the stock of Stayrum &
Hulberg, clothiers, was totally destroyed
The Loeffler Tailoring Company, adjoin-
ing, also sustained a loss of 80 per cent
en- stock. The building is a total loss.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1903-03-17

The ferryboat Neptune plying between
Allegheny and the West End, was sunk
in the Ohio River near the foot of Char
tiers street. Pittsburg. by the steamer
Margaret. The Neptune is a total loss,
and the crew and passengers had TO swim
to the Allegheny side in order to save
their lives. -
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1903-03-17
FeIonv TO Run Slot Machines.

The State House of Representatives.
has passed the Senate bill prohibiting
the use of slot machines in Kansas. Gov
ernor Bailey says he will sign the bill.
Under the provisions of the law the
operation of slot machines will be
felony.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1903-03-17
Cattle King Kills Himself.

Adam Black, a wealthy cattle king of
Minot. \. ID. committed suicide by
taking strycbniues Il is thought he was
temporarily demented.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1903-03-17
periIous Escape from Fire.

At Watertowii. y. Y. FIRE destroyed
the Qtis House, one OF the largest hotels
in the city. and ruined numerous stores
in tie block. Inc motel was crowded
with guests anG many narrow escapes
were reported The totai loss Is eSfl-
msta1 at 500. 600.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1903-03-17
rrcreose for Railroad Men.

Osseials of the Union Pacific Railroad
and the joint committee of conductors
and brakemen reached an agreement at
Omaha by which the salaries of 1900
employees of the road are increased from
j to Is per cent.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1903-03-17
Six Trninmen Reported Killed.

The Overland Limited" east bound,
and freight train on the Union Pacific
came into collision at Gilman station,
Neh. Six trainmen are reported to have
been killed. A number of the passengers
are injured
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1903-03-17
snnntn in snecial session.

The special Senate session Of The Eff
ty-eighth Congress met az noon Thurs
day. Thirty Senators were sworn in for
six year terms. including seventeen who
,xera re-elec.ed.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1903-03-17
Burned Beyond Recognition.
Y..nd patent. Declared Void.

Judge Cochran. in the Federal Courtat
Frankfort, KY, decided that all land
patents in Kentucky for more than 200
acres are void. This is a sweeping decis-
ion. and viii affect much property. as
heavy patents are held all over Ken
tucky
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1903-03-17

out Of 1000 school children examined
in England less than half were normal,
the external ear being affected in ~ and
the middle ear IN 51S. Chronic sHppura-
ton was present in 81 and fSl had
adenoiG tuuors. and there were 24T deaf
ears. Only 40 had perfectly healthy
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1903-03-17

awake some morn
ing and and him
self a millionaire.
His name is Pha-
+ a o h Wyandank
and he is chief of
the Montauks, He
will soon appear as
a plaintiff in an ac-
ton against the
Long Island Rail-
road Company ard
the heirs Of one
Frank Benson for
fhe recovery of GER
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1903-03-17

The general officers of the Woman's
Christian Temperance Union, 20 whom
was left the selection of the convention
city, have settled upon Cincinnati. The
dates are Nov. ID TO Is.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1903-03-17

I.aung Kai Chew, lieutenant Of Hang
Yu Wei leader Of the rebel forces in
South China, i in America Ter the nar.
pose. it IS said, OF raising funds ara
arms for the insErrectionis1S-
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1903-03-17
Ratifies Reciprocitv Convention,

The reciprocity treaty with ;he United
States was approved by the Senate at
Havana by sixteen votes against FIVE.
THE vote for the convention is exactly
two-thirds of the Senate.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1903-03-17
TURKS YIELD TO AMERICA.
Sultan Grants Point that Wife of Nat
uraIiZed Citizen May Leave Country.

sultan Grants Point that Wlfe OF NAT"
uralized Citizen May Leave Country.
The United States legation in Constan-
tinople has finally obtained official recog-
milton of the examinations at the Amer
lean Medical College, Beyroot. on the
same lines as the French examinations;
also the settlement of the long-pending
question affecting the rights of the wives
and children of Armenians who have
become nattralized Americans to leave
the empire. They are now able to join
their husbands and fathers in the Uni
ted States without hindrance.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1903-03-17
IT. usands Go Out on Strike,

In St. Louis between 1900 and 1000
union men of the Allied Brickmakers'
Trades struck to enforce demands for
recognition of their union. for an eight
hour day and 4 ) per cent increase in
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1903-03-17

William Ross was executed at Botti-
neau. n. u, for the murder of Thomas
Walsh ON July <, 1902 Ross expressed
sorrow Cor his crime He was asked who
killed Napoleon lie May, ard answered
thar II was Carl Hanson.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1903-03-17

The bill prohibiting the sale of cigar
cites and cigarette paper 10 children IN
der Is years OF age passed the Missouri
Senate. The Honse lad previously
paSsed the lsal.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1903-03-17
Tew,,Is Stolen from Boat.

Jewels valued by the owner At 5000
are reported 10 have been stolen from
Mr. and Mrs. Charles ". Pigeon Of Bos-
ton, who have started Tor Jamaica on
the steamer FSlrragut-
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1903-03-17
I,oams Insane on Reach.

Ferdinand La Prince, retired wealthy
architect of New York City. was found
insane at Fire Island. He was lurking
behind a rock and threatened to shoot
member of the life-saving crew who
ls-a-,-a-1I him
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1903-03-17
p.nin 49, &C. Acro.s Hnna,r,.

Nineteen zen are dead as a result of
the eapsizing Of the ferryboat used by
worknsen At Spicr Falls. On the Hudson
River
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1903-03-17

Father Ela-mann, pSiest Of Wood
haven. Z. l.. recently published q COM
eay and an operetta and Is now al work
upon drama
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1903-03-17
EFFECTS OF OCCUPATIONS.
Table Showing the Mortality Among
a Thousand Persons.

Thousand Pers0ns.
In connection with the census infer
ences regarding the prolongation of life
it is pointed out by other authorities that
sufficient emphasis cannot be laid upon
the Importance of occupation, or rather
the choice of occupation, among those
who wish to avoid the grave as long as
possible.
The following table shows the ratio
between occupation and mortality among
a thousand persons noted by life insur-
ance compnnios:
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1903-03-17
s. Rurn "a death ia HoteI.

SIX persons were burned to death and
one was fatally Injured SIS tne result Of
i fire il a small hotel At I-eiten, ; mining
town near Elkins, W. "a.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1903-03-17

The Virginia house Of delegates has
passed a law prohibiting factory labor
for children under - years and reg7llat-
inc the work Of those between L. and II
years
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1903-03-17
sultau Prepares Refuge.

The Sultan Of Moro@co Las recently
purchased an estate ID England and has
depos;ted 3 large treasure Of gold and
levels IN a Iscnloa bank
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1903-03-17
De..bs ON shin from Napies,
Cincinnati Gets the w. c. T. u.

cholera on board the steamer Karamaaia.
which arrived at New York from Naples.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1903-03-17

Ii is now kHown that the sultan OF
Jolo is not dead. 50 reported de y
planning to visit the It. Louis fair gext
rear. 1t was tie sultar@, bis mother,
who died Of cholera
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1903-03-17
NEW COINS FOR THE FIL1PINos.
Bureau of InsuIar Affairs to Issue 49,
100000 Pesos.

The new coins for the Philippines viii
he quite artistic affairs. The bureau of
insular affairs in Washington is hard at
work getting them out, and 100000
''pesOs" must be minted before the job is
complete. The value of the peso" is
about 93 cents, so the Filipinos have a
lot coming to them. The designer is Mel
clio Figuero, Il native Filipino artist and
spulntor
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1903-03-17

4 college diploma is n0w prerequisite
10 entrance IN the school Of Law. Of d.
vinity, or Of medicine at Harvard.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1903-03-17

After completing the autopsy On the
body Of George Cooper. whose neck was
broken while wrestling with Frank
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1903-03-17
FOWL ATTACKS BABY.
INFANT is ALMOST KILLED BY a
VICIOUS ROOSTER.

Nhild's Screams Bring Mother, but, 1t
1t Feared, Not in Time to Save Life
Blow in Friendly Bout Puts Yale
Man to Sleep.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1903-03-17

Many tons Of Sahara Desert sand
have been ploughed under By English
farmers. says a lecturer before the
Royal Meteorological Society.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1903-03-17

4 regular professoFship Of railrOading
Is to be created AZ the Technical High
Schocl of Berlin.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1903-03-17

Ottawa. Canada. civil servants want
sa Increase IN pay.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1903-03-17
Into the West we find
conditions extremely graf
flying and full Of promise.
CHICAGO.

L. South y just now ON the verge of
the annual period of high water, and al
ready many Of the rivers are close to
the danger point, Fear of food has de-
layed trade and the week in the South Is
reported hardly up to normal.
Elsewhere through the country bust
ness is going on in a volume larger than
at this time last year, and This week
brought large increase in demand for
everything in the line of building mate
rial, this foreshado9ing a year OF new
construction on q very large scale
In the Northwest business men have
lutte to complain of aside from the mat
ter of insufficient freight service, which
remains the one really bad feature. The
railroads, in trying to cover all demands
without enough rolling stock. and in en-
deavoring to make every car do the great
est possible amount 81 service, have been
imposing new restrictions upon shippers
from time to time. Some Of the larger
shippers, as the millers. have ignored the
later instructions and have fought It out
successfully with the roads. The North
west is looking to the opening of naviga-
ton more anxiously this year than ever
before, for this will mean relief from a
situation that is intolerable.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1903-03-17

Ten-eleyenths OF the worlds people
are north Of tie equator.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1903-03-17
INDIAN CHIEF SEEKS FORTUNE.
Fighting for Recovery of $4,000 600
Estate on Long Island.

If bill pending before the New York
Legislature passes a poor Indian and a
man of all work in Long Island may
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1903-03-17

Don't stard over lot az reGIs-
ter