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Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1904-02-23
The movement Of general
merchandise was less im-
CHICAGO.

| Ol.- Inc movement OF general
UllGdLU merchandise was less im-
---I Deded by the severe wealth
er, and. although congestion may not en-
tirely disappear soon, conditions are inn
proving. Railroad managers have found
offerings in larger volume for the interior
and a wider forwarding of farm prod
ucts, necessitating active measures to re-
move impediments to traffic The coz
sumption of necessities proceeded with
out diminution. and retail trade remain
ed strong in wearing apparel and house-
hold needs. Road statesmen turned in
liberal orders in the staple lines, and with
larger numbers of visiting buyers in the
market the jobbing trade advanced salts.
factorily. dealings being mainly in the
textile fabrics, footwear and clothing
Higher cost of cotton goods induced
freer buying in these lines, and better
buying of stocks anticipates n probable
advance in prices owing to the war in
the East. The distribution of wares bids
fair to compare favoraby with that OF
year ago, Western requirements being
greater on the increased population and
the prosperous state Of the agricultural
interests throughout the West Mercan-
tile collections generally occasion little
complaint. Developments multiply in
favor of an early revival in various
manufactures ard in new construction
involving the use of much raw materials.
Grain shipments, 2,462, AS bushels, in
clude lbs, 407 bushels of corn, and are
81 per cent over the volume OF year
ago. Cash dealings in foodstuffs in
creased with the outbreak Of hostilities
in the far East, the largest sales occur
ring in corn, pork and ribs The May
wheat option rose TO 81 cents, and closed
fairly strong at / u cents lower Re
teipts, compared with those Of a year
ago, increased as follows Corn, per
cent; butter, H. sheep, 10; barley, 20;
rye, %; cheese, "a; -four, 20; lard. $50,
and wool, 300. Decrease are: Wheat, 7
per cent; hogs. II; dressed beef, 20; cat
tie, 26, and oats, %
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1904-02-23

in which the great American was born il
greatly dilapidated and is being used as
bari. In view of these facts, Repre-
sentative W. C. Black introduced a bill
IN the Kentucky lower house to appro-
piifte $4,000 for the purchase of the old
farm and cabin and the erection of a
suitable, monument.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1904-02-23
Ma.ked Men Hold Up Stage.

The stage which runs between Lake
City end Sapinero, Colo. has been held
up by masked men and the registered
mail bag rified. As il was pay day at
the mines it is believed considerable
money was secured by the robbers, who
made good their escape
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1904-02-23
Railway Cars Burn.

An explosion of alcohol started a fire
which destroyed the paint shop of the
Delaware, Lackawanna and Western
Railroad at Scranton, Pa, causing a loss
of $150,OO0. Ten passenger coaches,
dining car and fifteen freight cars were
burned.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1904-02-23
More Land for settlers

An agent in the Interior Department
has left Washington for the Wind River
reservation, Wyoming, where he will
treat with the Shoshone Indians for
about two-thirds of the reservation. The
government will purchase the land and
throw it open to settlement, probably be-
fore the end of the year
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1904-02-23
St. Louis Brewer Shoots HimseIf.

Depressed by the death of a favorite
son three years ago and the recent de-
mise OF dear friend. William ]. Lemp,
president OF tie Lemp Brewing Com
pany, committed suicide at his residence
in ST. Louis by shooting himself in the
right temple with a revolver. He died
an hour after firing the shot
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1904-02-23
FukT
GA KK@N;

board 1917 officers and men, all of which,
1T is understood, We're lost. No details of
the disaster we've given out. In the early
reports OF the attack on Port Arthur
the Boyarin was reported damaged, but
this proved to be incorrect. The Boya-
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1904-02-23
JOKER SLAIN BY HIS VICTIM.
Youth Who Seeks to Brighten Negro
Taken for Burglar.

Fred B. Watson, aged II, as joke at
tempted to brighten the men sleeping in
his fathers livery barn, in ST Paul, was
mistaken for a burglar and killed. Fol-
lowed by his older brother, young Wat
son entered the barn, but instead of be-
ing frightened, David Parker, a negro
one of the men in the barn, struck the
leader of the supposed intruders on the
head with an iron bar. The young mans
skull was broken and he died in few
minutes. Parker surrendered to the po-
lice, but it is thought he will not be
prosecuted.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1904-02-23
Passencers starve in Cars.

The entire Cape Cod section was
swept by a furious blizzard-the worst
since that of November 1898 Traffic on
land and water was impeded. Several
trains ON the New York, New Haven and
Hartford Railroad were dug out of the
snow after having been stalled during the
night. Passengers spent the night in the
cars with nothing to eat until rescued.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1904-02-23

The National American Woman's Suf-
frage Association adopted a resolution
which effectually settles the color line"
so far as this organization is concerned.
The resolution reads that the membership
of the association is open to "all citi-
zens of the United States who subscribe
TO the constitution and pay not less than
SO annually into the treasury of the as
ISOLATION"
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1904-02-23
TOPEKA HAS A s4os,oo FIRE.
Spectators Hurt by Exploding Cart
ridges in Burning Buildings.

spectators Hurt by Exploding Cart
ridges in Burning Buildings.
Fire destroyed the ParkhurstDavis
Mercantile Company's building and stock
at First and Kansas avenue: the Sells
building, adjoining, occupied by the Nc
Cormick Harvester Company and w I.
Schick, in Topeka, Kan. The total loss is
estimated at S493. 1000 and that of the
Parkhurst-Davis Company at $250.000
with $125,O00 insurance. Several thou
sand cartridges stored on the third floor
of the Parkhurst-Davis building explod-
ed, and half dozen spectators were hurt
by flying shells. The fire was started by
an explosion of chemicals.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1904-02-23
Mining Operators Are Crushed.

j. ]. Burnwood, owner of the granite
mine, and j. Johnson, foreman of the
Albion mine, both of Salt Lake City,
were instantly killed in a snow slide
which ran down Patsy Marley hill. above
Alta, mining camp thirty miles from
Salt lake CITY
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1904-02-23
coILAPsEs ON A CEREAL DIET.
Fifth Soldier Quits Yale Squad; Ex-
pertinent to Be Given Up.

pertinent to Be Given Up.
The fifth member of the Vale dieters'
squad folded his tent the other day and
left. He was Private Bernard Bates of
New York. Unlike his four predecessors
who have been taking Prof. Chittenden's
prescribed diet of cereals and vegetables,
he did not desert the squad, but col
lapsed because of lack of food He lost
thirty-six pounds, and it was cided to
send him to Fort Trumbu where he
will be given routine army rations in
stead of cereal menus. Only eleven of
the original seventeen soldiers who went
to New Haven to eat cereals for a year
are left. The experiment will be given
I'D
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1904-02-23

A deal has Been closed whereby the
Wyoming State land board sells 10000
acres of land in the Big Horn country
10 Apostle Woodruff and a syndicate OF
Mormons. The Mormons propose to start
big irrigation projects and settle the land
with at least 10000 Mormons.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1904-02-23
snowsheds Cave in on workmen.

Three men lost their lives in a land
slide and the caving of a part of the
Southern Pacific Railroad Company's
snowsheds near Truckee, Cal. A gang of
forty-six men were working when they
heard the slide coming, and all made
run for their lives.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1904-02-23
Mar Makes SIZE Higher.

War in the far east already has affect
ed the silk piece goods market OF the
United States. The majority OF promi-
nent importing houses have announced
advances Of 10 per cent on habutai and
other silk fabrics manufactured in Japan.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1904-02-23
Neutrality Proclamation Issued.

President Roosevelt has issued proc
lamauon. insisting that the citizens of
the United States maintain strict neu-
tralIty in the Russo-Japanese war.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1904-02-23
Clcreland Secs Homo.

Grover Cleveland declares that there
is an opportunity for Democratic success
in the coming national election. He
urges a united party.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1904-02-23
AUTO AS FARM WAGONS.
President of Motor League Predicts a
Rustic Revolution

Automobiles will soon be taking the
place of wagons on many farms in the
United States and Canada" declared
Isaac 3. Potter, president of the Ameri-
can Motor League. before banquet of
the league at the Victoria Hotel in Chi
cago. He said that soon thousands of
the vehicles will be speeding ito town"
with the farmers produce. The speaker
said that already a large number of till
ers of the soil had invested in automo-
bileS
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1904-02-23
Train and street Car Collide.

]. ". Helsley, deputy State organizer
of the Woodmen of the World, was prob
ably fatally injured and a dozen Others
badly hurt in collision between a street
car and train at Paducah. Ky.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1904-02-23
LOSES LIFE TO RESCUE CHILD.
A Youngstown Woman Rushes Into
Flames to Save Daughter.

Ia mes TO save Dang Inter-.
Mrs. Lettie Garwood, teacher in the
Youngstown, Ohio, public schools, lost
her life early Wednesday morning while
trying TO rescue her 7-year-old daughter
Alva. The child was suffocated. During
the night the natural gas, which had
been low during the day, came ON in full
force, setting the house on fire. Mrs.
Garwood left the house, but returned to
rescue the child. Two other children,
Grace and Ada Garwood, and Miss Stat
ford, an aunt of Mrs. Garwood, were
rescued. Miss Ethel Clark, clerk. also
was suffoeated by gas in her home ON
Wiseman street the previous night.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1904-02-23

1t is announced officially that Lord
Roberts has retired from the war Office,
but at the request of Premier Balfour he
will place his services at the disposal Of
the committee for imperial defense.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1904-02-23
Dominican Rebels victoriou,.

Gen. Jiminez's forces, numbering $50
men. with one cannon, have been at
Navarrette four days, cables the Porto
Plata (Santo Domingo) correspondent of
the New York Herald. They have cut
railroad and telephone wires and are in
control of the city.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1904-02-23
senator Hanna Ia Dead.

Senator Hanna passed away Monday.
yielding at last after a brave battle with
typhoid sever. The end came peacefully.
After memorial services in the Senate
chamber the remains were taken to
Cleveland
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1904-02-23
Rrioin. strike Benefits.

Unions must not pay strike benefits to
those who already have left the employ
ment of the concern struck against for
other reasons than their own benefit. ac-
cording to the ruling OF a Massachusetts,
RnSrnY
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1904-02-23

Vast sums have been spent on Man
churia in recent years The improve
meufs at Dalny, however. were wasted.
the trade that was expected not having
raateriaiixed On railways alone 500
100000 was spent in the last Eve years
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1904-02-23
Lothrop Company Fails.

The Lothrop Publishing Company, a
Maine corporation with headquarters in
Boston, assigned for the benefit of its
creditors, the liabilities amounting ITO
SI5O 600
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1904-02-23
One Dead, Three Injured.

One man was killed and three injured
in a collision between two freight trains
on the Chicago and Alton Railroad at
Sag bridge. III. While one train stopped
to get water another crashed into the
rpnr end
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1904-02-23
DEATH CRY BY PHONE TO WIFE.
Louisville Man Is Assassinated as He
TaIIka Over the Wire.

~~SHASf AAAC 4ndI rs <AsSdSSl0aLGu as ne
Talks Over the Wire.
William b. Rucker, real estate agent,
70 years old, was shot dead as he stood
at telephone in his Office in louisville
talking to his wife. He was married
three weeks ago. AS the shot was fired
his wife heard his cry and then the sound
of his body as it fell to the floor. The
assassin stood on the pavement, the office
being on the first floor and next the
street, and fired through the window.
Two arrests have been made, but the evil
dence is circumstantial.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1904-02-23
Pioneer Railway Engineer Killed.

William Miller, well known all over
the west as Dad" Miller. and probably
the oldest engineer in service in the
United States. was crushed to death I'M
der his engine in Leadville, Colo. while
making some repairs. He was IL years
Old
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1904-02-23
TELLS OF PORT ARTHUR FIGHT.
Toxic Dispatch Says Torpedo Boats
Cut Off Russian Retreat.

Statements of all kinds concerning the
Port Arthur fight have been published.
According to the correspondent of the
Paris edition of the New York Herald
at Chefu the japanese torpedo boats sue
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1904-02-23
twelve warship. De.trov.a.

Twelve Russian vessels were destroyed
and eight captured by the japanese dur
ing the engagement at Port Arthur on
Feb. 9, according TO adyices received at
Nagasaki. The Mikado has officially con-
graduated Vice Admiral Togo on his vic
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1904-02-23
water FIN. the Niue.

Backwater from the ice gorge near
New Holland caused the greatest food
ever experienced at York Haven. Pa.
Tha water extinguished the fires in the
Tork Haven paper mills and work has
$esn suspended there.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1904-02-23
Ru.siaus Take Newchwanr.

Fifteen hundred Russian troops have
captured Newchwang. Russian cruiser
Boy arm was blown up by one of her
own mines. and the 1871 men on board
are lost.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1904-02-23
AFeride1 Town Hal, Rurna

For eight hours firemen fought flames
that destroyed the town hall in Meriden,
Conn. and caused injuries 10 six men on
the department. The loss Is about $780,
600, of which about S125, 600 falls on the
town.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1904-02-23
Iapan Arree. =. to China.

Japan agrees TO Secretary Hays note
regarding the naturalization OF China,
excepting Manchuria. and reserves the
right to counterbalance any action taken
by Russia.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1904-02-23
KILLS RIVAL; SHOOTS SELF.
Tragedy Occurs in Young womaa's
Home, Where Both Were Calling.

John Chuck shot and killed his rival,
Rolla Smiley, at Rockville, Mo-, and
then kissing the girl they both loved,
and who had witnessed the killing, he
sent bullet through his own brain and
fell MORALLY wounded. The tragedy oc
Cured at the house of John Maddox.
where both Young men had called to see
Miss Maddox. Both young men were
about 20 years of age. Chuck will die.
The young woman became hysterical and
medical attention was necessary to re-
store hcr
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1904-02-23
SHIP BLOWN UP.

Russian Cruiser Boyarin Meets Fate
Similar to the Yenisei.
The Russian second-class cruiser Boya-
rim was blown up by mine Feb. 13 in
the same manner as was the Russian
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1904-02-23
Bank in Ohio Il Closed.

BY order of the board of directors the
Gallon National Bank of Gallon. Ohio.
has closed its doors. The bank was
closed because of its inability to meet
coming demands.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1904-02-23
Forbes Is Philippine Commissioner.

1t is announced that w. Cameron
Forbes of Boston had accepted the office
of Philippine commissioner vacated by
the resignation of Gov Taft and the pro-
motion to the governorship of Gen. Luke
Wright
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1904-02-23

The Japanese are reported to have lost
1880 by the sinking of transport and
40 in hand-to-hand bayonet attack
from CoSsacks while attempting to land
near Port Arthur.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1904-02-23

Great Financial Companies Merge
New York Security and Trust and the
Continental Trust companies of New
York City announce that they will be
merged shortly. The new concern will
have assets of $7O,O00,O00 and be second
only to the National City Bank.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1904-02-23
Plan to Buv Lincoln Haue

The birthplace OF Abraham Lincoln in
LaRue County. Kentucky. is now adver-
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1904-02-23

rim was built at Copenhagen, being fin
ished in 1900, and was a fast protected
cruiser of 5000 tons. 1t was 345 feet
length, 40 feet width and 10 draft. 1t
carried six four-inc.. and eight other
guns.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1904-02-23
Burton Must stand Trial.

Senator Buttons demurrer to his in
dictnent was overrnled by ST. Louis
coart. The trial is set for March -.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1904-02-23

ceeded in entering the outer harbor by
ruse. They used the Russian fashlight
signals.
\ correspondent of the London Stand
ard at Toxic sends in an entirely new ac-
count of the Port Arthur encounter. He
says Admiral TogQs flee. arrived Mon
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1904-02-23

T,onlse f. Clements and Josie Rogers
were fasaily burned by an explosion OF
yasoline in Omaha, Neb. The women
were preparing a meal when the stove
exploded. burning both Of them almost
70 . crisp.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1904-02-23

The Supreme Court Of the Uhite5
State, granted leave 70 the State o.
Georgia to file an original bin against
the State of Tennessee 10 secure an In
junction against IL copper shelters al
Ducktown. Tsun. near the Georgia bOun-
dry, on the ground that the fumes from
he smeiters is destroying vegetation
across the line in the vicinity OF the
rworie
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1904-02-23
DiFerence in Time.

The difference in time between Chicago
and the scene Of war in the far east Is
about fourteen hours The following ia
Die, prepared.by the United States hydro
graphic ofice. shows the time st differ
ent points in the Orient when il was II
O'Clock, noon, Feb. 10, in Chicago.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-08-24
WANTED-BoARD OR ROOM

WANTED-One two nice unfurnishcd
rooms with private bath. Address p. y. Box
662. su-wed-s
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-08-24
LODGE READS LETTER
MASSACHUSETTS SENATOR VISITS
PRESIDENT ROOSEVELT.
He Declares That All the Republicans
and Many Gold Democrats are
For the Rough Rider.

oyster Bay, N. Y, Aug. 23.-Presi-
dent Rooseveits first conference dur
ing his present sojourn at Sycamore
Hill was with Senator Henry Cabot
Lodge of Massachusetts. who arrived
here shortly before midnight
The President and the Massachusetts,
Senator spent the greater part of to-
day together. In the early morning
hours they took a horseback ride, the
outing affording them an opportunity
to discuss matters of interest and i'm
portance. Senator Lodge passed some
time in the Presidents library reading
the letter of acceptance which. except
for the finishing touches and arrange
ments in final form. was completed be-
fore the President left Washington.
The President took up with Senator
Lodge, who is a member of the Senate
Committee on, Foreign Relations, the
state of affairs in the Far East, and
the United States relations to 1t. No
apprehension is felt by them that
by any probable development America
will be drawn into the war situation.
The President and his Cabinet some
time ago determined upon a line Of
policy to be followed, and this will be
adhered to.
Former Lieutenant Governor limo
thy l.. woodruff of New York, will be
among the Presidents visitors tomor-
row. He is coming to discuss with the
President the New York political sit
uation.
Senator Lodge left this afternoon for
New York. In order that he might be
able to catch an evening train to Bos-
ton, where he has an engagement to
deliver an address tomorrow.
Republicans throughout the coun-
try" said Senator Lodge, ARE present.
ing a solid front for the President. l
do not find anywhere a single Republic
can who Is expecting to support and
vote for Judge Parker. Some gold
Democrats who voted for Mckinley in
1896 and 1900 have returned to their
party. They, of course. will support
Judge Parker. On the contrary, !
know many Democrats who will sup
port Mr.. Roosevelt He will get a
large personal vote, for the President
is the kind of a man who appeals
strongly to every American. Among
first voters and among young men gen.
orally he will poll tremendous vote.
/ feel entirely confident Of the general
result.
"'In New England, that part OF the
country in which ! am best acquaint-
ed. and with the political trend OF
which l am most familiar. II is, In my
judgment, only a question of the size
of the Republican plurality. Perhaps
we shall not have a duplication of the
majority received by Mckinley. but
even that would not surprise me-"
During the day the President and
Senator Lodge were Joined at Sycamore
Hill by Senator Aidrich of Rhode
Island. Senator Aldrich arrived at
Sycamore Hill on yacht, coming d.
rectly from his country home in Rhode
Island. He, too, considered the Pres
ident's letter of acceptance, going over
the document very carefully in the
brief time he spent at the Presidents
home.
Senator Aldrich said that he did not
doubt that Rhode Island would be
carried by the Republicans by a sub
stantial majority.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-08-24
TIRED OF WEISEMER
UNION MEN TURN AGAINST THE
WALKING DELEGATE.
Rule of the Labor Leader Threatened
mt Meeting which Breaks Up i'm
a Fight-Threats OF
DesertIOn

New York, Aug. 23.-The rule of
Philip Woisemer, the labor leader I'M
der indictment for extortion, was
strongly threatened today at a meeting
of the journeymen plumbers and gas
filters union and the assemblage> broke
up in confusion and fight. One men,
Der was thrown out and Weisemer was
told he was using Sam Parks's meth
DDS to rule the union. Weisemer,
who is one of the business agents of
the union. presided at the meeting. He
censured some of the men for return
ing to work on a certain building
which figures in the case against him.
He said he knew that some Of the men
were working there, the contractors
having induced them to do SO.
At this a member said to be the boss
plumber on the building arose and
shouted at WeismerI
I'VE are sick and tired of things you
are doing. We are just about ready
not to stand any more of 1t. We've
no use for these tactics"
weisemer made a heated reply, crit
icising the man severely. He called
on the union to put the boss plumber
out, which was done. The man. how
ever. called a number Of his friends
and returned to the hall. He again
shouted at Weisemer:
1--WE will have no more of this Parks
business from you. IL you want to
run the union into the ground. go
ahead and do it. We will get out"
Immediately there was fight.
Blows were struck and some of the
men were roughly handled on both
sides. The boss plumber with a num-
Der of his followers. members of the
union. left the hall and went ia the
building where they started work
again.