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Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1904-12-06
Advertised Letters.

List of letters remaining uncalled for
in the Wausau p. O. for the week end.
ing Dec. 5, 1904. In calling for same
please say advertised"
Blumenstein, G. Mulurer, Emma
Bressett, Mrs. f. Names, John
Clements, Maggie Miss Laura P
Cumerow, Marion Pigeon, Julia
Dracy, Willie States. Onward
FoeSt, Fred Schultz. GeC-ge
Fulton, Arthur Scott, MIR. n.
Mrs. Gurske Sinclair, .. A.
Hubbard, w 5. Waters, Geo.
Huber, Mrs Marie WandrS, F IL.
Hagen, Mary Wagner, Martha
Hussong, Chas. Zemke, Herman
Hicks, A. B.
Foreign.
Ignac Do6royfki Rud Dietrich
Battista, Rocca Sehmitz, Franz
Packages.
Mrs. Gus Gets Ed. Graft
The Bon Homme County independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1904-1913, 1904-12-29
MUCH LAND 10 YET vAcAnr
Uncle Sam Has sfiii Many Millions nj
Acres IN Give to Settlers.

Uncle Sam Has Sill Mnny Millions oi
Acres to Give On settlers.
The material development OF the
country II quietly progressing nc q y
markable rate I'm one direction which
II not given much popular attention
More than 22.S2t.2a9 acres OF the pub
lie lands we're turned over 10 priratr
individuals last year. This means tina
an area almost equal to that of the
State Of Indiana has within that time
been added to the productive region
Of the United States. Most OF these
newly opened lands were homesteaded
by farmers. as will he seen from the
following figuresi There were bi,3GG
patents Of all classes issued within the
year. OF this number. +T.G0A are class
cd as agricultural. 1904 M indian nj
lotments. l.los "a mineral patents. no
as coal patents. 2To as private land
claims. 1877 ns railroad patents and 90
as swamp land patents. The total sum
which the government got by way o.
fees and commissions for issuing these
patents was si1.024.T44. Under a ~
cent law the most Of the receipts froni
the sale Of public lands viii henccforth
he set aside for rsclaimins arid lands
by irrigation.
In the public domain there are stu
unappropriated 8so.oTp.s0T ~ Of
surveyed lands. and o i.pTGiu0 acres
81 ,unsurvcyed lands. OF n to'ai OF mors
than oTo.s50.Ooo acres. A great many
tracts IN this immense area. Of course,
will always remain uncultivated and
unsettled. but II has been estimated
that when the contemplated system Of
irrigation shall be put into working
order 90 much good land will be open
cd that q populat n as large az tbs
whole nations present population
could cnd room there to thrive prosper
ously and contentedly.
Rapid strides are now being made
In the developing Of the public domain.
The excitement and uproar of former
pioneer days are absent In this work,
but the process Is marked and very
effective. The passenger trafic on
Western railroads is evidence OF this
fact. Agreeable reflections arise In
contemplating that the United States
still owns so much arabic public land.
The dangers Of an o~vercrowded popu-
lation by immigration or natural In
crease are still remote. The census for
many years yet TO come VIII not show
an excess OF people above what the
West will need In settling mp its vacant
lands. -,-r
The Bon Homme County independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1904-1913, 1904-12-29
Another Fool Question.

"Pop." said little Willie. do you
know anything OF sciencef"
"well. my boy" replied his father.
modestly. although ! am no scientist.
yet I may safely . y that I have given
some attention e matters scient. &c.
whyf"
"oh. nothing. Only I thought I'd
like TO ask you a question
MY boy" said the father confident.
ly. put your question and I'll answer
II. Never hesitate In the pursuit OF
knowledge"
Well. pop. It's this: When you look
Into a mirror the left side of your face
appears to be the right side, and tue
right side appears TO be the left side,
doesn't itr'
Yes. my boy. The mirror reverses
things"
That's what I thought. Well. pop,
what l want TO know Is, II the mirror
reyerses the right and left sides OF the
face, why doesn't Il reverse the top
and bottom Of the face the same
wayY"
HIM. said his father. "ff you
haven't anything stter to do thar 70
think up fool questions. you'd better
20 TO bed"
The Bon Homme County independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1904-1913, 1904-12-29
The smaiine.. OF Greatness.

when ex-secretary Of the Navy John
ID. Long made a flying trip to his old
home town. Buckield, Me-, some tine
ago. he was surprised on alightng to
find himself in the embrace of a silver.
haired old lady who gave him h re
sounding smack on each cheek.
why" she gasped. 1T Isn't Willie
after all" q
mo. ma'am." Mr.. Long replied cour
teuuslv. II almost wish I were. But
I'm simply John Long. who used &c
live here as q boy"
"Drat John Long" shifted the old
lady. II remember you. You used 70
poster me by stealing apples in my
front yard. And here I was hoping tc
meet Willie Jones. who works OH q
farm mp lu oxforts County"
And she walked away much dis
gusted.
The Bon Homme County independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1904-1913, 1904-12-29
"A village or Crippieas

Every little village in the world
probably has Its local p~eculiarities, but
none are more marked than those OF
the hamlet OF Jatte. ear Culox
France. not far from the Italian from
tier.
In this village live about 200 de
rcruted men. women and children. who
comprise about one-third o. all the
people OF the village. These deformet
people are without the u.s. Of thcil
legs. their lower limbs and thighs be
ing withered and stunted- They pusl
themselves about the village streets II
little wooden carts with wooden
wheels. ~propeiling themselves by
means Of fatiron-shaped hlocks Of
wood. which thar carry In thar hsnds
The Bon Homme County independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1904-1913, 1904-12-29

Yell Equipped and Ready Z O Hustle -
IA Scene OF Trouble.

NNNA ANAUNHNNtN AtfAA NV - -
aha Scene OF Trouble.
As DOT ms n wreck occurs. says an
I'D raIlroader. the wrecklng crew. con-
listing of sixteen or eighteen trained
men. are summoned by the insistent
screech and wall OF n "slr-n." ny the
time they have all arrived an engine
has been coupled to the wrecking
rain. which IL always Kept In rcadl-
ness. and pulling out on the main limo
they 20 Gathering and s%creeching to-
wa n the scene OF tho disaster at the
rate OF forty-fve to v"nty-nve miles
An hour, having a clear right Of way
over all other trains.
The FIRST thing In clearing up b
wreck In to open the main line with
al possible speed. Thousands Of cars
hlled with perish lo stun are be'ng
held back while thu main line 10 block.
d: among others there may be car.
loads Of freight and coal intended for
outgoing steamers that cannot AFFORD
10 walt: besides. there are all mail and
xpress matters and passengers who
expected 10 make connections with 9th
" lines: every moment Of delay under
these circumstances causes serious In
convenience. In addition to the none
tary loss.
On top Of all this surface annoy.
sncc is the danger OF further wrecks
by a disorganized system; the trouble
u getting the schedules. freight and
passenger. set up In shape as they
were before the smash" and the add.
ed notoriety gained with every hour
that the road 10 blocked
A wrecking train consists OF four
cara. each fitted for the purpose In
hand The first arranged for the
accommodation or he men. being the
onlv home they will know until their
r after the trouble has been
g way.
ncond a In n veritable tool
wheels. You cannot mention q
too. ..iat light be required In wreck
Ing but you will find here. exactly In
It's place. where men can run In the
dark and pick up wl,sI they want
without having to spend a minute to
search for II. Axes. crowbars. shoyels.
saws, picks. sledges. hammers, blocks
and tackle. ropes. chains. jacks and a
hundred tools you never heard OF are
20 be found In this a 4.
Next comes n common fat car load
ed with several car trucks. which often
serve to replace the only damaged part
OF m or more cars In a wreck ~ that
they r quickly put In running conLi-
ton.
The last car Of the train, the derrick
car. Is the most important OF NIL. II
Is built exceptionally strong. A short.
stout derrick built on a ratchet turn.
table stands In the middle OF Il. This
is capable of wonderful lifting power.
Once the little steam winch on one
cpd Of the n begins to squeal and
pun. anything fastened to the derrick
just comes. A derrick OF this descrlp-
ton could raise an end OF the biggest
locomotive ever built and set IL on the
rails as neatly a you would set q
chess figure on Its proper square.
The Bon Homme County independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1904-1913, 1904-12-29
NOTED RlPPlES
Men Who Won fsme In Literature
Despite Physical Disabilities

Men Who Won lame In Literature
De.pite Physical Disabilities.
There are many notable instances In
history Of crDples who have not only
the ordinary difficulties OF
life. but have risen TO fame. Among
these, students Of literature Will hrst
recall Scott and Byror. Both these
poets were lame, the latter badly Grip
pied. yet their poetry has triumphantiy
stood the tests OF time. Moreover.
SCOTS novels will doubtless always re-
main models for historical romances.
Pope, whom an unfriendly wit once
lIkened 10 an Interrogation point. had
a sadly twisted form, yet his poetry Is
more often quoted than that Of any
English author excepting Shakespeare.
Nathaniel Hawthorne through an nc
cldent was rendered lame for n number
OF years during his youth. Il. Marlitt.
the welLknown German woman novel
ist, was born without legs.
Few writers OF modern times have
been more successful than the French
author, Georges ohnet, who Is n
hunchback.
In other artistic lines crippies have
won distinction. by mn extension Of
the term crfpplcs 10 include the blind
and deaf VIC obtain a number of inter
esting cases. Beethoven became deaf
at the very height OF his creative nc
tlyity. but. owing TO the wonderful gift
OF internal" hearing which all great
musicians possess he was able to con
Time his work as. composer.
The Bon Homme County independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1904-1913, 1904-12-29
No Use for Letter or Commend#sieu

The letter OF commcndatioD. which
once was regarded as n Of the nee
essary equipments Of q person seeking
a position In the business world, seems
to have passed away effectuaiiy and
permanently. The gradual disappear
ance OF the conventional letter Of rec
concentration seems to have followed
naturally the growth Of the worlds
business and the multiplying Of the
operatives necessary to IL In Its pres
ent complications. The ease with
which some men car sign letters OF
recommendation for the most IN
worthy. rather than refuse outright;
has proved the possible worthlessness
OF such paper. As the letter Of recon-
mendation has lost Its influence. the
necessity for bonding employees has
grown At the same time more en-
ployers than ever have some knowL
edge OF how employees live, and wheth.
er or not they are patrons OF the race
courses or gambling houses.
The Bon Homme County independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1904-1913, 1904-12-29

AfOW 1tt&AHC HsosA0e
The Buffalo Commercial says that
every srmy Officer who has served In
the West In the old days OF Indian
lighting has mis- story to tell about
Lieut.. Gen Charee. When the
Apaches were on the warpath, years
ago, he was n captain Of the Sixth
cavalry. Just as he Was ready to Ieave
to round w n lot Of the Indians he
called at the post telegraph once.
Have you any further orders for
meY' he ssked. mo. SIR" the opera
tor replied. THE wires are not work
ing very wei today 81 am NOT sur.
prlscd." said Chanec, as he turned 20
order his advance; Il had them cut
early This morning. don't need any
humanitarian instructions from Wash
Ington."
The Bon Homme County independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1904-1913, 1904-12-29

Augeiina-what's the matter. I'd
mnnd - swallowed something the
wrong wayf
Edmund 1hastayb-YNo; swallowed
the wrong thing the right way.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1904-05-27

is o
rOOve plaster boards The roofs dnsd the shingles being left
sheltered
a large ig groom right o he
with large eame connecting them In the second beams
o
cnne living Indian red the dining The fireplace
o re in bk
S n S
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1904-10-29

Mrs, r.. H. Provost OF Plttsburg, Pa,
Mrs s. SilcoX and Mrs H. A. Hurd OF
Grand Junction, Colo, are in Salt Lake.
Miss Dolly Bemis is home, after an
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1904-10-29

returned from visit to st. Louis and
the east
Mrs. A. $. Bower will sail from Ger.
many today after having placed the
two boys IN school In Berlin.
Mrs. A. r. weeter OF Park City Is in
the city, the guest OF Miss Lillian Balm
at the New Southern hotel
Ira o. Rhoades left yesterday for a
short trip TO Sacramento.
Mr.. and Mrs. NJ. II Walker have re-
turned from short visit 20 Butte.
Mrs. shaughnessy has gone to New
York to pass the winter
Mrs. c, r. Wells, who has been a
guest Of her parents FOR some time. has
returned to her home In southern Utah,
Miss Addie Zane left during the weak
TO pass the winter with relatives in
Chicago,
Mrs Ernest Drake has gone for
two weeks visit with friends In Dem
YER
Mrs. and Miss sader have returned
from the east,
Mr.. and Mrs. Harris & Masters have
gone 10 New York, Mrs, Masters 10
remain all winter
Miss Josephine Wells has returned
from Logan, where she has been visit
Ing with friends and relatives
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5osj55AF's}'iii'fsi,5;51iE1NIfif'
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OGDEN.

Ogden, Oct 2s.--The leading social
event OF the week was the wedding OF
Miss Ella ConToy 10 Mr.. c. r. Brough-
ton, whioh took place Wednesday morn
Ing at the Catholic church, Rev Father
Cushnahan officiating, There were pres
emf 20 witness the ceremony only the
relatives OF the contracting parties and
a few intimate friends. After the cere-
mony the wedding party retired 10 the
home OF Dr. and Mrs u. M. Conroy on
Lincoln avenue, where sumptuous
wedding repast was served. The happy
young couple left on wedding tour OF
California. The bride Ia charming
and accomplished young lady, sister to
Dr. Conroy The groom is well known
railroad employe Nj. and Mrs Brough-
ton will make Ogden their home.
The early part Of November Miss Dot
Pitt. one Of Ogden's most popular music
teachers, VIII leave Tor Germany. where
she Will take up a course OF plano study
with one Of the music masters Of Ber-
lln, Miss Pitt has host Of friends
throughout the state who win be
pleased 20 learn Of her intention 10 ad
vance IN her chosen profession.
Al the Mound Fort hall Thursday
evening a farewell benefit ball was CIV
en- In honor Of Charles Shaw, who de-
parts Nov on mission to Australia.
The ball was well attended and all pres
ent had a very pleasant evening.
Ernest H. Bertram and Miss Myra
Critics two well known young people OF
Ogden, were married this week.
Miss Cora l.. sullivan, who has been
on three months visit 10 the worlds
fair at ST. Louis. and other eastern
places OF interest. returned home much
delighted with her trip.
Jake G. Van Zweden and Miss Mary
+. Gibbs We're married this week. They
are both popular throughout the city.
Mr. and Mrs. 4. +. Bratz spent this
week IN Salt Lake City visiting witch |
and friends
Mr. and Mrs f. o. Piles. two well
known and highly respected residents !
NJ ogden, who have lived happily to- |
gether as husband and wife for a half |
century, celebrated their golden wed.
ling Tuesday at their coy home |
)n Grant avenue. They received num-
Der OF their frlenda who extended con.
yratuatlons.
Or j s. Gordon and wife are ex-
oected home I'm a few days from
months visit al the worlds fair.
The W. c, r, U. was pleasantly en-
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1904-10-29

Mrs A, W Meek has returned 10 Og,
den after a weeks visit with her sis.
ter, Mrs NJ. b. Whitney
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/ friends Informally at dinner az the
Country club on Wednesday
Miss Kate Williams is stIll receiving
congratulations for her victory IN the
tennis contest IN which she won the
Newhouse silver tea set
The ladies Of Unity circle gave am en-
j0yable kensidgton on "Wednesday at
Unity hall. and during The afternoon
Rev Mr. Fish read In Balcony
which II 10 have dramatic representa-
ton next Monday evening by a number
OF ladies Of the circle.
Mrs Jeanette Fergusan entertained
informally al dinner on Monday ln hon.
or Of hor mother. Mn, Sharp. The table
was prettily decorated, and covers were
laid Tor H.
Mr. and Mrs. q. e. Buckle celebrated
their chryatal wedding anniversary in
an ImpDmptu way on Monday night a
number Of their friends descending upon
them Unexpectedly, and enjoying d de.
lightful evening.
The 'B class Of the University gave
ne initial ball Tor the season last night
and enjoyed tho usual good time Tho
chaperons were Mrs J, r. klngsburN
Mrs w NJ Stewart Mrs. Byron Cum-
mings Mrs ". @. Gowan, and Mrs J.
II. Mcknight
Mrs. w. ". Cummings and Miss
Woodward were hostesses 1t the Coun.
try club on Mondoy
Miss Dorothy Kinney entertained IN
formally at luncheon ut the Country
club on Monday
Mrs Alice Horne who. as delegate at.
tended The W0mens congress al Ber-
I'm, has been the recipient " a pretty
compliment from Fnulcin Dora Ra.
esler professor OF languages In the
University of Vienna I'm "a recent let
ter she says that Mrs Horne was "ona
Of the brightest women of the con-
gress "a sentiment endorsed by many
people, ana also one Of the llvellcst ana
ablcst women ] have ever met"
The Christensen informal soiree
evening was quite well at.
tended and very enjoyable affair
Fred wood Of the "New Southern"
number OF his guests com.
The employees Of r Auerbach & Bro.
will attend next Wednesday evening In
a body.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1904-10-29

extended visit OF several weeks dura-
ton.
Mrs Union Worthlngton has returned
from Philadelphia and Will resume her
Thursday at home for the winter.
Charles Read and daughter Miss
Emily, have returned from "a pleasant
two weeks visit IN San Francisco.
Mr. ana Mrs George Rose and baby
are here from California for a months
visit with the McGrath family on East
South Temple street.
Mrs Emma /. Kelley NJ Pasadena.
cal, Ia In the city, the guest Of Mr..
and Mrs George II Cain, her nephew
and niece
Mrs w. r. Lawson, Mrs Kate Law
son and Miss Clara Lawson have NOV
ed from i3i i street 10 80 Il street.
Miss Bess Chandler has returned
from a visit Of q month IN the east
Mr. and Mrs, Thomas JENNINGS have
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1904-10-29

DR. ]. S. Gordon and wife are ex-
pected home I'm a few days from a
months visit at the worlds fair.
The W. c. r, U. was pleasantly en-.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1904-10-29

Mrs. Mary Irwin has returned after
an absence Of several weeks In New
York
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1904-10-29

j Strong Mr. j, n. strong. NIr geors,
Strong Mr.. Enoch Goddard a1b Nh
SON Mr. Massey iIr and Nfs J. ~
Graham, Jr, Mr. James Ferguson MAJ
tina and File Strong Dean Elmer ann
Morris Strong, Miss Roxie CuN M"
Jennie Thomas. Mr.. and Mrs Head.
quist, Mrs Maria Strong,
The reception given by the Ladies'
Republican club Monday eyonlno
proved, Intellectually and socially
most successful affair The ladle, 70.
ceived &C the Republican HEADQUARTERS
which had been artIstically decorated
and conveniently arranged for the oc.
caslon, Many guests from Salt LAX,
and other outside towns were present
Delicious refreshments We're served
The Halloween party given Friday
evening by the Young ladies' assocla.
ton Of the Fourth ward was most
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rated rooms. The bride wore be-
coming gown Of white mouscllne de
sole over taffeta, aud carried roses. Her
maid OF honor was Miss May WatrOus,
and Mr.. Edward Luce was best man.
Another OF the weeks weddings was
that Of Miss Eva Lees and Emmett BY
water. the ceremony being performed at
the home Of the bride by Bishop w. Nc
MILAN. The rooms were effectively
decorated In autumn flowers, and a
supper was served, a large number OF
guests being present to enjoy the pref
" event.
Mr. and Mrs William II Alexander
have issued Invitations for the marriage
reception OF their daughter Lila and
Wing =. Allen on the evening Of
Wednesday Nov o. from 9 TO 1880 az
their residence, $50 East Second South
The engagement Of Miss Lizzie VIM
ters and Mr. John Stirling is ANNOUNCE
ed, the wedding 20 take place next
month.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1904-10-29

INK daily serving parties, preparing for
the ba2ar which viii open Dec o. En-.
thusiastic gatherings were held at tho
homes Of Mrs. A. j. stewart and Mrs.
clayton Monday and Wednesday after.
Moons The proceeds viii 20 to help pay
for the new Westinghouse.
AZ six o'clock Wednesday evening at
the home Of Mr. and Mrs. Joseph
Strong occurred the marriage OF their
daughter Helma. TO Mr. Thomas Mas
sey The ceremony was performed by
Bishop 7 A, Taylor, after which a re-
ceptlon and elegant wedding supper
was given the family and near friends.
The bride Is one OF Provos most talent
ed young ladies. and looked beautiful I'm
her wedding gown OF white silk with
pearl trimmings. The table decorations
were carnations and brides roses. the
house being decorated with a profuslon
Of fall flowers The guests were Mrs.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1904-10-29

tertained Wednesday at the home OF
Mrs, Parry on Twenty-third street,
The Modern Woodmon OF America en-
tertained Tuesday evening AT the X. Of
J. hall, The early part Of the evening
was pleasantly spent In listening TO an
excellent program Of music aud speech
making after which an elaborate ban.
quet was served 10 the members Of the
order aud their many friends who were
present,
The Young Peoples Christian Endea-
yor entertained Tuesday evening about
100 guests The evening was spent
at music, games and teastlng.
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T5f5DDINSIES2
WPs-%DEgLS

Miss Blanche Miller and Mr., Charles
Campbell were married on Wednesday
at the brides home, Dean Eddie OF ST.
Marks officiating, IN the presence OF
both families Later a reception was
held, and an enjoyable evening spent,
the rooms being handsomely decorated
for the occasion. Mr. and Mrs, Camp
bell viii make their home here.
Another OF Wednesdays weddings
was that Of Miss Maud Emsley and
Roy Watrous, the ceremony being per-
formed al the home Of the brides
parents by Rev. p A. Slmpkn. A
wedding supper followed, and a recep-
tlon was held, a large number Of frlcnos
and relatives fllling the prettlly deco