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Adams County news. [volume] (Ritzville, Wash.) 1898-1906, 1903-06-17
Shamrock NJ HAS ARRIVED.
SAFE AND SOUND ON THIS SIDE
OF ATLANTIC.
lowed Over by the Steam Yacht Erin
Shamrock !. Also Came-156 Men
Manned the Yachts--In One Gale,
but Received No Damage-Hearty
Reception Given of Sandy Hook.

New York., June 15.-Safe and
sound after a rough passage from
Gourock, Scotland, of 16 days and %
hours, Sir Thomas Lipton's latest chal-
lenger for the Americas cup, the
Shamrock ILL.,, is now lying at anchor
off Tompkinsville, s. l. She arrived
in company with the steam yacht Erin,
that had towed her most Of the way
across the Atlantic, and by the Sham
rock l., towed by the British tug
Cruiser. The 1856 men which manned
the yachts and their conveys are all
we'll, and there were on accidents to
mar the passage.
Between Gourock and Fayal, Azores,
where the steamers stopped for coal,
Gains and squally weather were en-
countered. The Erin and her tow be-
came separated from the Cruiser and
the Shamrock I. before reaching Fayal,
but they never lost sight Of each other
after leaving there. On June IL the
yachts were caught in gale from the
southeast and while it blew very hard
and heavy sea was running, very lit
tie water was shipped and no damage
was done.
The tug Charles E. Matthews, in
charge of H. H. Davies, met the yachts
at daylight, 20 miles east of Sandy
Hook lightship. Pilots were put on
board the Erin at sea and the Mat
thews towed Shamrock III. to Quaran.
tine, the Shamrock I. being towed by
the Cruiser
The yachts passed Sandy Hook
lightship soon after a. m. They
were saluted by every vessel that pass.
ed them all the way to Quarantine.
When they arrived there the crews
of the yachts gave three cheers for
each other as they stood lined up on
deck. Both yachts flew the pennant
Of the Royal Ulster Yacht club.
The new challenger is by far more
handsome than either the Shamrock
I. or Shamrock II. She looks not un
like the Columbia above the water
line and her beam seems greater than
either Of those yachts. She tows
easily, making very little broken wa
ter at the bow and leaving a clean
wake. Her captain, Robert Wringe
says she behaved splendidly under all
conditions of weather during the pas
sage across the Atlantic. She is rig
ged with a short bowsprit and
a topmast over stout lower mast
The Shamrock I. has the same RIG
with the addition Of jigger mast aft
The latter steers with tiller and
the former with a small wheel.
Adams County news. [volume] (Ritzville, Wash.) 1898-1906, 1903-06-17
Aid for State Militia.

The war department has announced
the provisional apportionment to the
states and territories of SO per cent of
the 100000 appropriation by the act
Of congress for arming and supplying
the militia to correspond with the reg.
ular army. Western states received
the following appropriations:
California, $30,314; Colorado, $8S42;
Idaho, $SS74; Montana, $4021; Nevada,
$1133; Oregon, $11,135; Wyoming,
$392S; Arizona, $3.50; New Mexico.
SALT; Hawaii, $4569.
Ten thousand dollars was assigned
to Porto Rico and deducted from the
appropriation Of 100000.
Adams County news. [volume] (Ritzville, Wash.) 1898-1906, 1903-06-17
THEY BURNED EVENTS HOTEL
HE IS THE PRINCIPAL WITNESS
AGAINST JETT AND WHITE.
der Of Lawyer Marcum-All Guests
Escaped From the Hotel-Militia
Render Aid-Burning Of Hotel
Considered as lncendiary.

Louisville, KY, June 15.-The Early
hotel, at Jackson, three story build
ing, owned by Captain B. ]. Even, the
principal witness against Jet and
White, now on trial there for the as
sassination Of Lawyer ]. B. Marcum,
has burned to the ground. There
were Is guests in the hotel, but all
escaped without injury. There was no
insurance on the structure, and the
hotel, together with the furnishings
and the effects Of the guests, Is to-
tai loss. The origin of the fire is un-
known, but the general opinion Is
that the fire was of incendiary origin.
Captain Even recently put up an ad-
dition to the hotel. This was just COM
pleted, and was as yet unoccupied. 1t
was this part of the hotel in which
the fire was discovered. The town
of Jackson has no fire department,
and its citizens were awakened by the
firing of pistols and guns, and much
excitement prevailed.
A detachment of militia came on the
scene quickly from their camp across
the river and rendered valuable aid in
assisting the guests to escape and pre-
enting the flames from spreading.
Captain Even has been kept at the
camp since he testified that he saw
Curtis Jet fire the shot that killed
1arcum. Nobody was seen to leave
the hotel before the fire broke out.
1t was only two days ago that Jack
Are has caused renewed apprehension.
The burning Of Ewens hotel is not
only considered as incendiary, but also
IS accessory to other acts of intimida-
ion in connection with the pending
| trial Of those accused Of the murder
of J. B. Marcum, who was attorney
for contestants of county Offices now
held by leaders of the faction with
which the defendants were identified.
1t has been openly predicted that there
would be the flashing Of incendiary
warning, that arson would 60 along
with assassination, as disciplinary
measures might be needed in Breat-
HIT county. 1t is now stated that
Their witnesses for the state were
not property owners, but that the
jurors, who are farmers, and witnesses
who could not be found when detach-
ments of troops were trying to bring
them into court, are property owners.
The burning Of McEwen's property
has not only caused fear for life and
property but also increased the gen.
eral doubt of conviction in the pend
| ing case.
The hotel and furniture had been
insured, but only week ago Even
was notified that on account Of threat
ening conditions the company had de-
cided to cancel his policy. The house
and fixtures were valued at $4,000.
They were the savings Of lifetime.
and Even and family are now home
less and dependent upon the hospital
ity of the troops in camp.
Gray and Jim Haddicks and Jerry
Lunbe, workmen at the Swami & Day
lumber yards, are reported to have
seen Joe Crawford and Ed. Tharp
wagoners for the Hargis Brothers,
come across the bridge and return
just before the blaze was discovered,
and Major Allen ordered these men
arrested. They were taken into camp
by the soldiers and manacled in the
guardhouse.
Adams County news. [volume] (Ritzville, Wash.) 1898-1906, 1903-06-17
Trade Report.

Weather, crop reports and labor con-
ditions all show improvement and the
feeling has grown that damage from
the foreign sources has been overesti-
mated. Wholesale business generally
is still seasonably quiet, but already
an improvement in tone is noticeable
as the result of the better outlook az
riculturally. Railroad earnings are
good as whole. though, as expected,
western floods have curtailed June
gross receipts somewhat. Wool is
steady, but business is light at the east,
while at the west new woods are NOV
ing quite freely.
Lumber. shows a firm tone. Hard
ware is quiet. The jewelry trade is
dull. Groceries are active and reflect a
better demand. Refined sugar ad-
vanced 10 cents per 100 pounds. Cot
fee is firm.
Adams County news. [volume] (Ritzville, Wash.) 1898-1906, 1903-06-17

The range of hearing in adults under
IS years of age is approximately 10000
to $4,000 vibrations per second.
Adams County news. [volume] (Ritzville, Wash.) 1898-1906, 1903-06-17
Killed by Blast.

Kalispell, Mont, June 17.-Word has
been received that Resident Engineer
Graft at Whitefish Lake was totally
blown to pieces while examining q
blast in the construction work. In com.
pany with his foreman he stopped to
witness the blast the men had put in
at noon, and after one blast went OF
he declared both had gone, while his
foreman said only one had gone on,
and warned him to keep away. He per.
sisted that both had been exploded,
and when he arrived at the spot an ex.
plosion occurred and he was blown
into the air 200 feet.
Adams County news. [volume] (Ritzville, Wash.) 1898-1906, 1903-06-17
Report on Railway.

Washington, June 1.-THE inter-
state commerce commission has pre-
pared a summary Of its report on the
railroads of the United States for the
fiscal year which closed June 80, 1902.
1t shows that the total single track
mileage on June 80 in the United
States was 202,471 miles, having in
creased during the year 1884 miles.
This increase was greater than for any
year since 1890. The states and terri
tories for which an increase in mile
age in excess of 100 miles is shown as
follows:
Adams County news. [volume] (Ritzville, Wash.) 1898-1906, 1903-06-17

Honesty is the best policy. True
but the premium is high.
Adams County news. [volume] (Ritzville, Wash.) 1898-1906, 1903-06-17
DEATH OF GENERAL M'cook.
Gallant Veteran Of Civil War Sue.
cumbs to PARALYSIS.

Dayton, Ohio.-General Alexander
Mcdowell McCook, U. s. A., retired,
suffered third stroke Of paralysis
recently and died at the home of his
daughter, Mrs. Charles Craighead
General McCook came from Washing
otn few weeks ago and shortly af-
forwards suffered mild stroke of par
alysis. This was followed a few days
later with a second stroke, more Sc
rious than the first, but despite this
fact it was believed that he would re-
cover. He appeared to be steadily i'm
proving until the end came suddenly.
Mrs. McCook, the widow; Mrs. Chaun-
cey Baker of Washington, a daughter
and Mrs. Craighead were at the bed
side at the hour of parting.
The burial took place at Spring
Grove cemetery, Cincinnati, where are
buried the other members Of the Nc
Cook family.
Adams County news. [volume] (Ritzville, Wash.) 1898-1906, 1903-06-17

Budapest, June 16.-The ofiicial re-
port Of the ministry Of Hungary esti-
mates the yield Of wheat at 1873 MILL
metre centals. compared with 46.5 in
1902; rye at III, compared with 1876;
barley at ~, compared with 1876,
and oats at 1913, compared with ~ in
1 900
Adams County news. [volume] (Ritzville, Wash.) 1898-1906, 1903-06-17

Who can not be cured should be in
sured.
Adams County news. [volume] (Ritzville, Wash.) 1898-1906, 1903-06-17

Word was received from Frank, Al
Derta, N. w. T., that horse, buried ir
the mine at the time Of the great rock
slide, was found recently alive and in
such condition that it may live. II
was 5000 feet below the surface, with
no food, but plenty Of water. 1t had
lived thus more than a month.
Adams County news. [volume] (Ritzville, Wash.) 1898-1906, 1903-06-17
Wheat on the Coast.

Portland, Ore.-Walla Walla, 74c;
bluestem, TIC; valley, 75@77c.
Tacoma, Wash.-Unchanged. Blue
stem, SOC; club, 76c.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1903-09-01
CIGARMAKERS STRIKE.

The Wausau branch No. 49,, of the
Cigar makers union, is on strike as
aresult of differences with few of the
employing cigarmakers. Shortly after
their organization last week they drew
up contract of prices and handed the
same to the employers. Some signed
it and others refused and also refused to
recognize the union. This resulted in the
president calling strike in these shops,
the ones effected being A. l. Kryshak
and Philip Stadler. 1t has been Gus
tomary for the cigarmakers to work
practically as many hours as they saw
fit, many of them at times working
over time and they have been paid
according to the number of cigars
made for the whole week. They de-
manded the union scale of prices,
which is little higher than the manu-
facturers have been used to paying,
and will hereafter only work eight
hours per day
The organization of the union was
only perfected last week, when The
charter was received and the following
are the officers that have been elected:
President-Wm. Lohmar
Vice-president-Wm Neuman.
Rec. Sec'y-Henry Hoene.
Fin c'y-Albert Martini.
Treasurer-Wm Fyrnys.
Sergt. at Arms-Albert Ringle.
The men expect a settlement of theil
differences within a short time.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1903-09-01
ALBERT SCHMIDT DIES.

Announcement was made Sunday
morning of the death of Albert Schmidt,
which occurred that morning at an
early hour at his home 3l5 Stewart Ave.
Although Mr.. Schmidt had been re-
ceiving medical treatment for asthma
for several years, he had been feeling
quite well up to Saturday night. That
evening he with few friends engaged
in social game of cards at the saloon
of Ed. Weinkauf and remainedI there
until about eleven O. clock, On his way
home he was taken with shortness of
breath and was compelled to sit down
and rest several tines. When he
reached home his ailment did not relax,
and later physician was sent for, but
before he arrived the old gentleman
was dead
Uncle Schmidt" as he was more
Familiarity known, was born in Falken-
burg, Ger, July u, 1889. He lived in
that country the greater part of his life,
emigrating to the United States in 1881,
coming direct to Milwaukee. He re-
NAMED in Milwaukee but few months
when he moved to Wausau and has re-
NAMED here ever since with the excep-
ton of time when he was employed
in Chicago. Eight years past be had
been engaged as cigar manufacturer,
one of his brands bearing the name of
Uncle Schmidt" We have been I'M
able to learn much of his early life, ex-
cept that he was veteran OF the Austri-
an and French war in the early eos.
He was member of the Wausau Lie
derkranz and the Schuetzen Verein
and both bodies will attend his funeral.
Mr.. Schmidt was an honest, upright
man bearing the respect OF the CON-
munity and leaves many friends who
will feel his loss keenly. He is survived
by his wife and the only other relative
he has in this country is his nephew,
E. C.. Kretlow. The funeral will be
held Wednesday afternoon at two
o'clock from the home, the Rev. F..
Schaer of St. Paul's church, officiating.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1903-09-01
LET CANADA ALONE.

In these times of high priced land.
owners of Canadian land, are offering
what they hold at very low
prices, it would be well for the
man who wants to speculate or
to buy farm to stop and think and
to talk with those who have been in
Canada. If they would do this they
would, perhaps, take the high priced
land in Wisconsin rather than to take
Canadian lands if they could get the
latter for nothing Those interested
should send for copy of the Tomah
Herald, of Aug 28th, which contains
an article from the pen of Ernest X.
Smell. He advises those wishing farms
to buy land in Wisconsin. He says;
The Canadian soil does not lack in
fertility, but the whole country is an
elevated, treeless plain, across which
the wind sweeps with absolutely moth
ing to break its force. As rule the
water is of poor quality whether found
in streams or wells, being more or less
impregnated with alkali. OF fuel there
is absolutely none; neither wood OF
coal; both must be brought by rail from
long distances and purchased at just
such prices as the railroad companies,
which either directly or indirectly mo
nopolize the trade, may demand. The
prices rarely fail to be extortionate
The same is true of lumber and other
necessities. The winters are severe
and stormy-blizzards such as the
jewellers in this state have no concep'
ton of. Think of the thermometer al
fifty degrees below zero and furious
storm raging so that man dare mo-
attempt to go from his house to hi:
stable" The above is the experience
of about all who have gone and stayed
any length of time in Canada, so thu
warning goes out from them to stay
away from that kind of country.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1903-09-01
THE WIRELESS.

The PILOT office is in receipt of "The
Wireless" small paper issued daily
at Santa Catalina, "the enchanted Isle
in Summer Sea, in the Pacific Ocean,
off the Southern California Coast, Lat
$50 N, Long. 1870 W." 1t was sent by
Robert Ii. johnson, who says; ut is
the only paper published that gets its
news by wireless telegraphy. We have
been camping, for two weeks, on the
island and were there the night of the
Jeffries- Corbett fight. We received the
returns by wireless and knew how it
turned out as soon as they did in Los
Angeles" While the paper is small
-four columns, four pages it contains
the news of the world in very brief
form. 1t is, indeed, wonderful to con-
template that messages may be sent
and received Dy persons even thousands
of miles apart, without wires. This
may be simplified so that it will be no
trouble for persons to talk to each
other, at any time, from any part OF
universe
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1903-09-01
DEATH OF JEAN LANGLEY.

This morning Friday Aug 2Sth) the
people of Merrill were startled to learn
that Miss Jean Langley had died At
1880 last night. She had been sick but
five days and not considered seriously
ill until yesterday, when telegram
summoned her father from his camps
at Star Lake. The Immediate cause of
her death was peritsaitis, though she
had never been strong since she under
went an operation for appendicitis
year ago last May.
Jean was the youngest daughter Of
Mr. and Mrs. Geo. Langley and was
about sixteen years of age. She leaves
beside her parents brother, George,
and sister, Mrs. 4. Nj. Smart, to
mourn her early taking away. She
was born in this city and has lived here
all her life, where she has many young
friends who will miss her presence,
for she had a pleasant, loving DISPOSE
ton which endeared her to all who
knew her.
Death-which is always so sad
seems indeed hard al this time, for
Jean was the light of her fond parents
eyes, and apparently had so much in
life to look forward to. That she
should be removed thus eady in life
seems hard to understand and aa attic
ton almost too great to be borne. The
entire community mourn with the
family in this sad bereavement chat has
5efallen them and offer sincere
sympathy in this their hour of deep
trial.
The funeral viii take place Sunday
afternoon at four o'clock from the
house. M errill News.
The death of Miss Lsngley has caused
great sorrow in WausaW as she was
well known here and very highly es-
teemed and was favorite, especially
with the young people. A large num-
Der attended the funeral from this city.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1903-09-01


The electric light plant at Athens is
nearly completed.
A. E. Ziebell has moved his grocery
store into the Lamotte building.
During the past week fire escape
was placed on the high school building
The PILOT is under obligations to j.
A Underwood for papers sent from
Dublin, Ireland
Miss Olga Heinrich has accepted the
position of secretary in the office of
City Supt. of Schools.
The sale of "Blue Ribbon" flour ex-
ceeds that of any other brands at the
stores of Max f. Boehm. il6-tf
DIR Turbin, the eminent German
specialist and surgeon, viii be at the
Bells House, September sth
G.. NJ. Boyles will move his business
college to the third story of the First
National bank on the 15th of September.
Mrs. Ed. Seim entertained her lady
friends at her home on Grand avenue
Friday afternoon IN honor of her visit
ing guests, the Misses Schmidt, of Mil
waukee.
Free chicken and bear lunch at the
White Eagle Saloon, Wednesday,
Thursday and Friday, both mornings
and evenings. Music in attendance
during the time.
Mrs. A. Rietz aud daughter returned
yesterday from Milwaukee where they
visited relatives and while there Mrs.
Rietz bought large stock of fine new
millinery for her store.
The Wisconsin Press association. at
the time of its annual outing this year,
will go to the national capital, visiting
many of the historic points of interest
in Maryland and other states, and win
be gone about eight days.
Because girl smells of gasoline it is
no sign she owns an automobile, she
might have just cleaned Der gloves to
90, TO the International Dog and Pony
Show ut the Grand Opera House,
Wednesday evening. Sept. 2nd.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1903-09-01
MRS. PINE, DEAD.

Word was received in Wausau today
of the death of Mrs. Jerusha Pine,
which occurred in Tacoma, Washing
ton, on Wednesday, August 26th 1908.
The news will cause much sadness in
our city as deceased was well known
here having resided many years in
Wausau. 1t is learned that Mrs. Pine
had been sick for some time, due most
ly to advanced years, she having
reached the age of SO. She was the
mother of the late Mrs. p. Kelly, whose
husband was the senior member of the
large lumber firm of Kelly Bros,
whose saw mills were located at Kelly,
on the Eau Claire river. Mrs. Pine has
resided in Tacoma and other Washing.
ton cities for the past ten years and
more. She leaves one son, Thos. X,
who has resided with her.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1903-09-01
CHANGE IN LOCATION.

The Wausau Telephone company has
found its rooms somewhat crowded and
for some time has been contemplating
securing larger quarters. This is now
found to be imperative owing to con-
templated improvements. Therefore
the directors have closed lease for the
rooms Of n. Heinemann, on Third
street, now occupied by c. NJ. Boyles,
in which he has conducted the Wausau
Business college for several years and
which is now to be moved to the third
story of the First National bank block,
which has been leased by MIR. Boyles
for that purpose, and which he will
occupy by the 18th of September.
Mr.. Heinemann will put in a force OF
carpenters and have model quarters for
the central telephone Office. 1t will
take some time to make the transfer, as
it is intended to do so slowly and make
the proposed and much needed i'm
provements in switch board, cables, etc.
1t is intended to put in about 10000 feet
of cable as soon as possible to relieve
the trouble of crossing of lines which ii
is becoming impossible to prevent under
the present condition OF things, and
when all is completed the Wausau
Telephone company's service will be
first class in every respect.
There is another change which the
directors nave found necessary TO make
and that is subscribers will. hereafter
have to call by number, as the list OF
subscribers is getting so large that it is
impossible for the operators to give the
connection by name. Instructions
have been given the central office and
circulars will be issued today to sub
scribers notifying them of the change
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1903-09-01

Seim Bros. gave the front TO their
store a coat of paint the past week.
The crew engaged in macadamizing
Franklin street has completed the work.
Don't fail to attend the Clerks dance
at Castle hall, Friday evening next
Cones orchestra.
George Sexmith and Mitchell Stewart,
who have been visiting in Fond du Lac
for several weeks, returned to Wausau
on Saturday last.
A prize of $500 will be paid for for
mula that will produce fly extermin-
ator that will surpass in every respect
that of Callies' Fly Fluid.
H. L. Mumm has the contract for dec
Grating the district school building at
Colby and he has II. C. Torney and G..
c. Hoffman at work on the same.
Berry pickers coming in from the
blackberry fields about Ringle and Hat.
ley stations, report that black bears are
unusually numerous in that section at
this time.
Free chicken and bear lunch at the
White Eagle Saloon, Wednesday,
Thursday and Friday, both mornings
and evenings. Music in attendance
, during the time.
With the last issue of the Marshfield
News that paper passed into its fifteenth
year. Editor Paulus is giving the peo-
pie of his section bright, newsy,
readable paper.
Miss Lily Fuenfstueck has decided to
enter the Milwaukee Normal school
this fall instead of Lawrence Univers-
ity. She and her father went down to
Milwaukee Thursday to make arrange
ments for her entry.
DR.. W A. Ladwig, of Edgar, and
Miss Edith Reilly of Appleton. were
united in marriage Wednesday evening
in the latter town by Rev. Mr.. Ladwig,
father of the groom. They arrived
here later ana spent few hours while
on their way to Edgar.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1903-09-01
JEWISH SERVICES.

The Jewish New Year and day of
atonement will be celebrated in Wau-
sau, the days being the 22d of Septem
Der and 1st of October. Services will
be held in the Universalist church,
(which has been rendered for the oe-
casions) on those days and the same
viii be conducted by graduate of the
Hebrew Union college of Cincinnati.
The services will not be confined to
those of the faith but the public, gener-
ally, will be invited Further particu-
lars will be given later.