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Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1903-06-30
Forecasts on Letters.

Tho Mexican postal department has
taken a new and very novel and eff
fectiye means Of distributing the
weather bulletins given out by the
weather men. Every letter which
passes through the Office Is stamped
with the indications for the next
twenty-four hours at the same time
as the cancellation OF stamps is male
and also as the receiving stamp is
placed on the envelope Some time
ago this plan of disseminating wealth
er bureau asdings was discussed in
the United States, but notwithztand-
ing the fact that II was agreed that
such an idea was a good one. il
was never done II remained for the
ofacials of the progressive Mexican
government to arst adopt the plan
which win be such q handy thing for
the general public
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1903-06-30
A "cREEPY1 DRAMA.
One of Poe's Grewsome Stories REALS
ticaIly Staged in Paris.

VIC u FOC . 0ISWSOne StOFlCS HcdIlS-
tically Staged in Paris.
Those ladies and ge1tlemen-and
there are plenty of them in Paris
who delight in feeling their "fesh
crawl" flock nightly to the Grand
Guignal and witness the performance
of Nj. Andre de Lorde's one-act night
mare, lie System du Docteur eau
dran," founded on Edgar Poe's grew
some story. The journalists come to
DR.. Graudran's private lunatic asylum.
There is nobody in the doctors con-
sulting room, but from an adjoining
apartment issue dismal means A
tall, pale gentleman enters, faultless-
ly dressed, with the Legion of Honor
in his buttonhole, and introduces him
self as the doctor. The journalists
begin the interview. The conversa-
ton, however. is interrupted by a
shrek. Its all right" says the kind
doctor, "only a lunatic under treat
ment. He is in the next apartment
Excuse me moment" He disap-
pears and the noise ceases. The
journalists begin to feel uncomfort-
able. The doctor retuns and the con-
versation proceeds. Once more the
door opens, several of the doctors col
leagues enter and sit down. Two or
three ladies also make their appear
ance, and all behave in curious man
ner. Meanwhile, it has grown dark.
We hear the pattering of the rain. fol-
lowed by heavy thunderclap. Then
comes the catastrophe. The lunatics,
disguised as doctors and keepers rush
about the place. One crows like
cock. another barks under the table.
third tries to climb the wall and
hangs onto the looking glass, and
when the journalists make for the door
the mad crowd grows desperate, and
murder is in the air. In this supreme
moment the keepers, who have been
locked in. come upon the scene, and
the lunatics are got under control. But
once more we hear the same pitfUl
moan, and the doctor-this time the
real one-is revealed to US a bleeding
mass, and the drama is at an end
English tourists who never fail to visit
the morgue, will, we are sure, derive
much satisfaction from a visit to the
Grand Guignal-London Era.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1903-06-30
a Conclusi.e Arrnment.

Say. paw, can have nickel to Bay
some firecrackers withg"
''No. Johnny, / don't believe in letting
children play with explosives 1t is a
very dangerous pastime."
'.AH the other boys does"
That makes no difference / consider
it foolish waste Of money, and viii
not allow it,
~All right, but you'll be sorry some
day"
What do you meanF
''Well. s'posin' l should run for Pres
ident when l get big. an s'posin' the
people should find cut that | didn't celc-
brSse the Fourth when l was kid. what
kind Of a show would / stand then? |
bet you'll wish you'd given me all the
fireworks | wanted"
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1903-06-30
Fourth OF Jnlx Social.

When announcing this social state that
fireworks viii be the chief attraction o.
the evening. For refreshments have
chicken sandwiches. ice cream. cake and
lemonade. Have = table in the corner
with a large flag draped over il. Group
numerous smaller Sags around the room.
Construct q tent Of narrow strips Of
wood covered with unblesehed muslin.
In front of the tent hang = kettle, on
three sticks Of wood. in camp fashion
Lying on the table have = mazchsafe. a
pipe. a cigar. a patent FIRE kinder. tor
caunons, tor pistols and burnt frecrack-
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1903-06-30
"A M HM vi "A

followed an elegant dinner. to which
were invited the President and suprem
executive council, speaker of the Assem-
bly, of the State, general officers and colo
nels of the army, strangers of eminence
and members of the several continental
boards in town. A Hessian band, taken
prisoners at Trenton the December previ-
Gus, and corps of British deserters
heightened the festivities and filled up
the intervals with feux de joie.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1903-06-30

ers, to represent fireworks. Hang pic
lures of freplaces, furnaces, coal stoves.
wood stoves, ETC., on the walls. Light
the room by bicycle lanterns. barn Ian
terms, lamps and candles. This consti-
tutes the exhibition of fireworks. Play
any kind of games Serve refreshments
early and then have the real fireworks.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1903-06-30

The immense steel plates, some OF
which weigh as much as twelve tons.
are now haniIed by electro-magnets.
The form Of the magnet Is usually
rectan guar, and It presents a fat
surface to the plates to be lifted.
A magnet weighing 300 pounds VII
lift four and a half tons The magnet
is operated By current from a dynamo.
For the heaviest plates several Of
them are used simultaneously.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1903-06-30

II think that is the biggest giant FIRE
cracker ever saw. What are you going
TO do with ity'
Il am going 70 use it in celebrating
July T. There's a parrot on the porch
next door to my house. and when it calls
for cracker on that day | shall give It
this one."-Chieago Tribune.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1903-06-30
O,e I,tf,e F0irecracEer

One little hre-cracker. eager for q lark;
Two little shavings ready for spark:
Three little papers In a pretty little blaze:
-Four little flames going all sorts Of ways;
Five little dry sticks Just In trim TO burn;
six old timbers waiting for their turn.
Seven great stories full Of fire and fright
Eight burning buildings-such a sorry
sight.
Nine big blccks-up In flames they leap;
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1903-06-30

years old as lively
as a kitten and as
happy as a boy Of
twelve. He never
wore glasses, he
reads omnivorously,
he quotes Shak-
speare with dramat-
ic intensity and feels
1t, too; he has never
h a d rheumatism,
walks without n
cane and saws wood
the year round. Mr..
ON A q
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1903-06-30

four government,
lived with his moth
er in a London sub
urb poorhouse forty
years ago. The Sc
cret of his advance
ment has b e e n
strength, energy and
determination. He
also owed much to
the devotion of his
mother. When IL
years old Crooks
went to work for a
blacksmith later he
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1903-06-30

While number Of persons were stand
ing on the main line OF the Tacoma and
Eastern at Kapowsin, Wash, a runaway
into them, instantly killing Harry w.
Voorhees, Of Tacoma, formerly Of De
troit, Mich, and injuring George +. Bull
len. local manager Of the Griffin Car
Wheel Company.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1903-06-30

the alleged Cuban postal frauds. Mr..
Beck is a native of Philadelphia and for
some years was United States attorney
for the eastern district of Pennsylvania.
-
Burton L. French is the youngest Con
gresham in the United States, and is the
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1903-06-30

his wife and baby,
and who is suspect
ed of having caused
the deaths of eight
other persons by the
stealthy administers
ton of strychnine
during the past hf-
teen years. has lived
In Kalkaska, Mich,
all her life, respect
ed and supposedly
sane. But for the
filing of a mortgage
with the figures
raised. alleged to
have ham afva,, bar
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1903-06-30
our Birthdav.

$ ErIzy. July 4. 17T7. was celebrated
y Philadelphia the first anniversary of
N birthday. with much JOY and feStiv-
iw. The celebration began at ] O'Clock
By a discharge Of thirteen guns from
each Of the armed ships and galleys
drawn ND before the river front. Then
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1903-06-30

in the lower house.
French is - years
old and 4 native Of
Indiana. For TWEEN
tyrone years he has
lived in Idaho.
When he was %
and a sophomore at
the Idaho State uni
versity, he was
elected to the State
House of Repre-
sentatives. He serv
ed two terms, meaii-
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1903-06-30

membered as the
man who won the
t a M 0 us Northern
$ e urity merger
case for the govern
ment. He has been
in the governments
service as assistant
United States attor-
ney general since
1900 aud has repre-
scented Uncle Sam
in many important
cases, including the
Nall .....s...at
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1903-06-30

ing the active man
agement Of it, is the
rector Of St Paul's
Episcopal Church Ia
Oshkosh, Wis, and
a most original cleF-
gyman. He has
just turned 40. is a
celibate. and was
formerly principal
Of the Green Bay.
Wis, high school.
He believes In
worldly or economic
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1903-06-30

ROBERT J. WfNNE. as washington
correspondent. He is New Yorker. 80
years old, and was formerly private sec
rotary to Charles Foster, Secretary Of
the Treasury. In 1892 he returned to
journalism and was thus engaged until
appointed to his present place.
-:-:-
George Ollie of Carthage, n. Y, is one
Of tn. most wonderful men in the world,
If for nothing else than that he Is at 100
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1903-06-30

now being waged
against the alleged
corruptionists in the
Postofiice Depart
ment, is First AS
sistant Postmaster
General, and was
confirmed in that
position by the Sen
ate on April 10 Of
last year. Mr..
Wynne is a veteran
newspaper man, and
is especially known
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1903-06-30

j. G. Porter, former sheriff aud one Of
the best known citizens Of Pettis County.
No, shot himself through the head in
one Of the witness rooms at the court
house in Sedalia. The act IS attributed
to mental alteration brought on by re-
cent illness.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1903-06-30

". j. Idelman. deputy collector Of
United States customs at the boundary
line Of the Forty Mile river, Alaska. i
in jail al Eagle City, charged with EN-
bezzlemers, He was imprisoned BY Urif-
ed States Commissioner Care. His short
ava Il $40 coo
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1903-06-30

Ollie is a native Of GEORGE OLLIE.
England, but is now quite accustomed to
this country, having lived here for
trife Of eighty years
-
Rev. Merton G. Andrews, WHO has
made the daring Innovation for a min
ister, Of purchasing cafe and assum-
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1903-06-30

vests the savings Of bis congregation
Some time ago informal charges were
made against him, but he routed his ac-
cusers and was endorsed BY both his
congregation ard the bishop.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1903-06-30
No Fun for Him.

Biggs-Are you going to celebrate the
Fourth?
Boggs-Not much. That's my busy
day. I'm in the FIRE insurance business.
you know.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1903-06-30
The Ynnthfnl PATRIOT.

o what did the little boy do
AT nobody wanted him 70.
Didn't do nothin' hut romp an run,
An whoop an hoiier an bang his gum
An bust firecrackers. an list have fun
An ats all the little boy done,
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1903-06-30

James NJ. Beck, who recently allied
himself with one Of the leading corpora
ton law firms of New York City, will be
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1903-06-30

while taking his de- huhloN T. fhEN0h
gree at the Idaho institution. In an ar
duous campaign he covered the whole
State, as Idaho, with its 100000 popu-
lation, elects but ~one Congressman. His
opponent, an older politician aud min
ing man with large following, was de
feated with 5000 votes TO spare. Two
ffths of Idaho's total vote of 60,0o0 is
cast Sy women.
-
Mrs. Mary Mcknight, who has been
called n modern Borgia because of her
confession to the murder of her brother.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1903-06-30

came a cooper and then interested him
self in the cause of labor.
-
Robert ]. Wynne, who started the
postal fraud inquiry and who has become
the central figure in the bitter warfare
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1903-06-30

by her brother, the crimes might never
have been discovered. She first confess
ed to one murder, then at other times TO
two others, saying her mind was freeing
itself, and it is thought she will tell of
the killing of some of the other persons.
including two of her former husbands.
-
William Crooks, the labor leader.
whose election to the British parliament
is considered serious blow to the Bal
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1903-06-30

Fortunate is the man WHO dies at
the height Of bis fame.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1903-06-30

The deepest grave wons. Always hids
. cRmily skeiston-
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1903-06-30

Old papers for sails at this Oncs
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-05-30

by the historians and they shall never die. The living of to-day are to be congratulated that it is permitted them to see and know many survivors among those who charged cannon and who gave and took sabre strokes and passed through hailstorms of bullets for their country's sake and Gods. sLest we forget" Tell of the deeds of these men. Make the children familiar with them. Let it be known how they braved all, endured all,. suffered all, that the union might be saved. Let it be told that their heroism intensified the merit of the cause made glorious by reason of its exalted prin- ciple.
 The pageant moves on. Fewer the number of those who fought. Those in the line now march with unsteady feet. Time does not | neglect it's office ever, and soon it will do it's complete work with all of these men. But Decoration day will survive. this gen. eration, and generation after generation to follow. When the people cease to honor it they will have learned to forget its lessons and to hold courage and patriotism in no esteem.
 But such things will not be. The heart- beat of the people is as the pulse of these soldier heroes-dead and living The coun- try IS dear to all, and what is of the country and what contributed to its glory will be held in cherished and grateful recollection forever. WILLIAM ROSSER COBBE..
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-05-30

Pressing the dish into the earth, she filled it with water, and then arranged the bufst- ing buds so that they all might Took heaven. ward," bordering them with the other blossoms.
 ''Pansies," she murmured softly, touching their surprised faces, "I leave you, dainty little soldiers, on picket duty. Keep off the enemy; these unblown roses, my sober lit tie friends, are types of-of his life and mine; full of beautiful possibilities, but broken off before the realization"
 Then, lowing her head, she breathed prayer that even the pansies did not hear.
 The afternoon shadows were lengthenlng on the lawn and Miss Burlington sat on the steps, humming America and mending wee Bobbie's flag. ''The stwipes got tored from the stars, didn't a'?" questioned the miniature soldier, leaning comfortably on his sedate cousins knee.
 "Yes, Robbie; the dear old flag has seen lots of trouble" and her lips shut tightly over sigh, as she fastened the last stitch uniting the "stwipes" to the stars again.
 "An' lots O wars an things"
 "Yes, dear"
 "An' Decoration day comed 'en?" per sisted Miss Genie's young relative, waving the mended flag thoughtfully.
 "Yes, Robbie" ... ..
  cause they're solly??"
 "Yes, think that is one reason" she answered, looking away over Bobbie's head and seeing Aunt Helen coming through the shrubbery alone.
 "Are you solly, too, Cousin Deena?" and the blue eyes were lifted curiously.
 "Your mamma is coming, dear" she re- piled evasively; and away went Robbie to meet his mother and pour grist of ques- ;ions into the maternal ear.
 'fWho did she march with Did Miss Eddy ton dit lost? Who carried the flag; and who drummed the big drum? And, could he go next time if he growed whole lot?"
 But the maternal ear seemed seized with sudden deafness, for Mrs Burnham marched right through the swarm of interrogatives and. almost over the interrogator and, com ing slowly up the steps, sank into rocker, dusty, weary and warm. Unloosing her bonnet strings and flaming herself with a magazine for some minutes, Aunt Helen finally said: %I came around by the post office and was lucky enough to get the mail before they shut up. Here's your Atlanta paper and the usual letter from cousin Nab" and she tossed Miss Genie's mail into her lap; then she went out to the we'll to get "rest up" drink, When she came back with pitcher of water, her niece thrust the open letter into her hand without word and, turning away | quickly, went into the parlor, locking the door after her.
 "Well, I never!" exclaimed Aunt Helen, "cousln's dead, or some dreadful thing has | happened, I'm sure"
 After rummaging the clock shelf and | work basket for her linear glasses" Mrs. Burnham finally found them on the table, fin plain sight"
 s'Of course she wanted me to read it, she 1 said, settling herself iR the rocker once ! more and unfolding the paper. And this letter-not Mab's-met her astonished l vision:
 "Eugenia, dearest: When was carried
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-05-30

of the battlefield I was supposed to be dying; but, after months of hob-nobbing l'with death l recovered,
 "I have searched for you, Genie, until knew not which way to turn next. To-day met your cousin in Marietta and she gave me your address.
 s'Is the old love warm and true, dearest? If so, come to me to the deserted homestead and, together, We will build it up anew You werea so right in the matter of the war, Genie; bless the dear old flag which waves over me to-dayl
 Believing you will come, inclose draft ;or your expenses, and will be watching for you. Your own Antony, still"
 Mrs Burnham readj the letter through, drawing her breath in sharply at the close Can it be possible!" she exclaimed, half aloud; then she went to the parlor door md listened. .
 But, hearing nothing, she said to herself: sFudgei she has sense enough to be glad alone, and I shan't disturb her. I will go and tell Homer
 Ten minutes later Mrs. Burnham was read- ng the wonderful letter to her husband out among the all-but-open roses, where he had ,one to prune off needless scions. And, to- yether, they rejoiced for their niece. At tea time, Miss Genie appeared looking Hike. tuC uhu IdAEu JiIC odCl AIlIdHL1 OhOLC thought, A beautiful serenity Shone on her, ace as she said to Aunt Helen across the able: 'I shall start south in the morning, tuntie"
 Uncle Burnham got up and, putting his hand on the head of his niece, said, feeling v: f"The Lord rewards the faithful Eu- genia, Take my blessing to your sunny .outhern home!"
 Then he went out under the wistaria, lest they, should zee that man like him "cried ike a baby"
 The next morning, before she bade Clear Brook good~by, Miss Burlington ripped lightly down the garden path to the corner hidden by the syrlnga tree. 1 And beholdl the all-but-open roses were fully and beautifully blown; so much so, that the bright little faces on guard duty could scarcely catch glimpse of the shining face lbove them.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-05-30

ty-second Michigan as a drummer boy. He participated with his regiment in the bat ties of Shiloh, Perrysyille, Chattanooga, Chickamauga, Nashville, Kenesaw and oth- ters Glenn was captured by the confeder- ates aud confined in Georgia prison. After being exchanged he returned to the army and served on the staff of Gen. Thomas
 At the close of the civil war Glenn studied at West Point, but on account of his dimin- utive stature could not secure commits sion. Gen. Grant appointed him lieuten- ant and he rose in the regular service. Dur ing the Standardization war Glenn was stationed at Porto Rico.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-05-30

home Antony Packard, she habitually wore Blues and grays. VI 'I heard what she said, unused the neat Figure in the middle of the sunny morning loom; and two misty eyes looked wistfully liter the disappearing ladies. 70, yes; I seard, but auntie will keep my secret, now"
 A thankful confidence lighted up her coun- knanee as she turned away to finish the usting, for Miss Genie was a real Ebenezer
 the Burnham home.
 By and by she pit on broad brimmed ht. something after the style of sweet south I'm days and pleasant plantation custom, Afore there was a confederacy, and went alone in the soft May weather.
 The spring had been tardy and the old
 hioned roses were still in great, sleepy
 as. the last few kindly days of warmer
 not having been sufficient for their
 (oldipg.
 But the plumy lilacs, white as milk, and rple as royal attire, were still in bloom; sides, there were oceans of pansies and eiolets.
 ssThe lilacs are like-conquering plumes, :" she said, dreamdly, holding her flushed cheek close to their wealth of fragrance, stand the pansies have such innocent, earn aat faces looking down lovingly at them--s
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-05-30

Abe, the celebrated war eagle, as their mascot in the civil war. Abe's public career began in 1861. He had the true spirit the poets sung of. Perched on his stick Abe tearlessly watched the horrors of 27 severe battles and as many slzirmishes. When his company was mustered out the eagle entered civil life with the grace he had shown in war. He was exhibited through the coun- try at soldiers reunions, attended the san ttary fair at Chicago, occupied a prominent place at the Philadelphia centennial, and was the means of raising funds for many a good cause.
 Abe gave the alarm of fire at the cap kol, which broke out near his cage, and when he was rescued it was found the smoke had injured his lungs. He died March 26, 1881, and his body, handsomely mounted, 6 an object of great curiosity in the War museum at Madison, Wis.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-05-30
GREETING THE FLAG
Education Is Necessary to Instill
 "Love of Country"
Incidents from the War of the RebeI~ lion Which Illustrate the Idea Khe Soldiers Learned ssWkaf
 the Flag Was For."

1t has been said with much appar- ent truthfulness that love of country, beyond that commonly entertained for local habitations and their imme- diate environments is an artificial emotio4 created by educational pro- cesses.
 This proposition seems to find con- frmation in the history of all conn munities removed from the active influences of the governments under which they live. The sentiments of patriotism exhibited by the inhabi- tants of the isolated mountain re- gions of West Virginia at the begin ming of the war of the rebellion af- ford striking illustration of the truth of these observations. As a class, these people displayed small concern, apparently, in the affairs of the nation when the war began, and gave scant welcome to both the came among them. Their love of country appeared to be limited to the immediate region in which they found their homes, due doubtless to the meager information they pos sessed at the time of the great world about them.
 When the federal troops first reached Sutton, picturesque little village on the Elk river, a few pro- fessed sunion men" came down to the town from their little clear ings" in the mountains, accessible only by unfrequented bride paths, to see the union troops and the great four-wheeled wagons that carried their supplies. The wagons and the tents, the cooking utensils, the len- trenching tools, and the arms of the soldiers, all in their turn attracted the attention of the visitors.
 The visitors came at last to the tent of the commanding officer