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Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1906-05-01
SATISFYING THE CRAVING.
Public Demand for Statistics Moves
the Editor.

Public Demand for Statistics Moves
the Editor.
Editor Evening Scandal-Gritz, here
is clipping which says the rice crop
of India last season was over 100000
600 pounds.
GritZ assistant EDITOR Yes, sir.
Editor-Chance for a splendid statis-
teal article to impress upon the minds
of our readers the figures of the crop
Reduce the number of pounds to grains
and find out how many tinses they
would go round the earth if placed end
to end how near the moon they would
reach if piled one on top of the other
how many trains of sixty cars each they
would fill how long it would take two
Cinnamon with chop sticks, working
ten hours day, to eat it. And say,
Gritz.
Gritz-Yes, sir.
Editor-Also figure out how many
suicides there would be If all the board
ing house mistresses should feed board
ers on nothing but rice pudding until
the entire 30O,0O0,000 pounds were
consumed Finally, tell what kinds of
diseases are due to rice and how long
| the Russian army could have remained
at Mukden if the Japs had had the
whole Indian crop in their commissary.
We must satisfy the public craving for
statistics.-New York Press.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1906-05-01

Twenty-Five per cent of the students
at Finland's University are women; but
only half of these pass the examina-
tons. Those that do are mostly in the
medical department.
1t is said that the wife of N. de
White is a Jewess-a fact that has
closed many doors TO him in the Rus
sian court and official circles, and been
a certain obstacle in his public career.
Helen Longstreet, daughter of the
famous general, has written in Lee
and Le'assreet at High Tide" the story
OF tx lite of Gettysburg, - enswer
to certain criticisms that ka-s been
leveled at her distinguished father.
Mrs. W. S. Pratt. of Atlanta, Ca
is said to be the only woman south of
Chicago IN the lumber trade. When
the firm by whom she was employed
went out of business. without losing .
day hunting for position she opened
an Office and began operations To
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1906-05-01
sAlSssse,s Side Side
The. News y
~~~0~~~o~~~

One touch of spring makes coal strike
seem insignificant.
1t is about time 10 wonder how Nick
likes Alice's cooking.
Why not name the proposed 10000. ton
battleship THE Big Stick?
There evidently is no ''please -burn-th $"
rule in Mrs. Storers correspondence code.
Awful suspicion begins to dawn that
Mr.. Carnegie's spelling is bit rocky at
best.
Elihu Root wouldn't cry much if Billy
Taft got off the team and went to the
bench
Germany is to have six more big war
ships. This will cause the British taxpay-
ers to groan again.
Hokey-pokey, hand organs, marbles,
tops and the circus-nobody needs to be
told that spring is here.
The biggest storage and irrigation pro-
ject is the proposed $j0,0O0,0OO bank to
regulate the flow of money.
peace be with you - Dowe's favorite
motto, has been turned toward the wall
by kin and followers alike.
The New York insurance men evident
ly believe in the kind Of reform" that
leaves everything just as it is.
In time breaking the statute laws of
the United States win probably be against
the rules at the naval academy.
The most remarkaLs thing about the
great coal miners strike is that nobody
seems to care a cent about it.
new emigration movement is the NOV
ing of the little North Carolina disti1er-
les across the line into Virginia.
Russia plans to spend $1OO000,000 on
her navy, but does not announce whose
money it is she is going to spend.
The census gives the Isle Of Pine less
than 200 males Of voting age. No wonder
Congress made short work Of It.
Mr.. Carnegie, however, has not aban-
doned his principles Even in the kissing
game somc 5dy else has to furnish half.
Judge" Andrew Hamilton seems to
think they have located the ''yeH9w-dog"
kennel at the wrong end Of the fine.
Being naturally Of a thrifty natlre.
John d. Rockefeller, Jr.. deplores the SOW
ing of wild oats at the present market
price.
If Greene and Gaynor have to work
out that sJ75,794 fine at the usual rate OF
dollar day they viii p kept busy for
some time to come.
William Nelson Cromwell's relations to
the Panama Canal seems to be as various
as George w. Perkins roles in tBc Nv
York Life Insurance Company.
Toledo surgeons have turned bad boy
into good one by relieving the pressure
of bone on the brain. That brings many
changes. In other days this used to be
effected by the application Of single
pressure to the pants
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1906-05-01
What the Ailment Was.

A New England statesman was re-
ferring to tie dry humor of the late
senator Hoar, when he was reminded
of the following
one day Hoar learned that a friend
in Worcester who had been thought to
have appendicitis was in reality suffer
ing from acute indigestion.
Whereupon the Senator smiled genial
ly. Really" said he. that's good
news. rejoice for my friend that the
trouble lies in the table Of contents
rather than in the appendix. New
York Tribune
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1906-05-01

might and bust on 'em ike a bombshen.
Some Of our lads have been down to the
ferry and found out all the particulars.
When we've whipt the rascals and freed
the prisoners we've got somethin' else
on hand that's rather enterprisin' than
otherwise, which | will tell you more
about when l get ready
Forward cried Marion; and the
brigade moved toward Nelson's Ferry in
good spirits and eager for an opportu-
nifty to test their devotion to liberty.
&c be continued1
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1906-05-01

The picture shows tie tower in the
Springfield, No., public square where two
negroes were hanged and burned. During
the lynchings members of the mc3, climb
ed the tower to the balcony, from which
the rope was suspended. The fire was
built at the base of the tower directly
under the victim. The figure at the top
of the tower is a statue of Liberty.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1906-05-01
day she is head of firm handling 100

day she is head of firm handling 100
cars of lumber monthly.
Marie Corelli, the author, is a small,
plump woman with curly hair and a
double chin, the latter being so pro
nounced as to give her much concern.
Born in Italy of italian parents, she
was adopted by an Englishman of let
tiers, who had her educated in a French
convent She hates what is called so
ciety life and its Obligations.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1906-05-01

OF course you don't like TO be made
company of when you so on visit,
but would you stay very long If you
were made one Of the family?
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1906-05-01

For a young girl, this is suitable
ans stylish afternoon dress. Made in
white yelling. with a girdle and cuffs
of latin. and white lace waist and
sleeves, it is very dainty The buttons
and buckles are OF mother-of-pearl.
The wide-brimmed hat is trimmed with
a scarf and bows of soft white silk
null. The skirt is a plain. circular cut.
with rows OF stitching as a finish. Over
each hip is a strap trimmed with hut
tons, which gathers the skirt very
slightly, and gives an odd touch to its
design.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1906-05-01
Clenninr ornnments.

Bronze ornaments may be cleaned by
dipping in boiling water, tnen rubbing
with a piece of flannel dipped in soap
suds. and dried with soft cloth and
chamois leather.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1906-05-01
No More Holes in stockings.

To prevent shoes from making holes
in the heels of stockings, sew a piece
Of wash-leather inside the heels of the
shoes. This also will insure shoes from
rubbing the feet, and makes them a
better fit
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1906-05-01

The man who is looking for trouble
doesn't have to hire guide.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1906-05-01
The correct way.

A prominent Boston man had a
coachrIan whose north Of ireland
brogue greatly displeased him, as ne
came from another section Of the En-
erald Isle, and was ever ready to cor
rect the deficiencies in the speech OF
his servant.
One morning the coachman, address
ing his employer, said: Il want q
new wbop (@hip)-"
Disdainfully gazing at the coachman
the boss retorted For hivin's sake
mon, don't say 'whop'; can't you say
-fp'f"
You are always hearing Of physi-
clans using the knife; don't any Of
them ever use the fork?
Los Angeles herald., 1906-03-06
FueLIc ADVERTISING

lington street: thence northerly along
the said last mentioned line to the
southerly line of Pco street: thence
northeasterly in direct line to the
Sec. 8. The city Engineer is hereby
greeted to make a diagram OF the
property affected or benefited by the
porIpS prUIPposSed work Of Improvement as de-
and and to be assessed to pay the expenses
thereof. Such diagram shall show each
st65parate t6p rate lot piece or parcel, OF. land.
Iois, pieces or parcels of land, and the
IsIatlVe location of the same to the
Work NO F,itp proposed to be done, all within
Sec. 4. The. City Clerk is hereby
directed to publish a notice of said
Wprk, top 6oi inviting sealed proposals or bids
the specifications posted or on file. for
two days in the Los Angeles Herald,
GaS ateSS in sg6 efr and cire1
that purpose; Said notice shall require
a certified check or a bond. either, as
prescribed by law. and for. an amount
gate OF the proposal. He is also direct
ed to post said notice with specifica-
tions .cronsspicuouslY for five days on or
Sec 5. The City Clerk shall certify
10 the passage of this Ordinance, and
shall cause the same to be published
for two days in the Los Angeles Her
aid, and thereupon and thereafter It
shall take effect and be in force.
hereby certify that the foregoing
Ordinance was adopted by the Council
of the City of Los Angeles Mt its meet
ing of February 26, 1906, by the follow
ing vote:
Ayes-Messrs. Blanchard Ford, Ham
mon, Healy, Hitler. Houghton Kern,
Smith and Summcrland (9).
Fl. J. LELANDF.
City Clerk and ex-Officio Clerk of the
Council of the City of Los Angeles.
Approved this I'd day of March 1906.
OWEN McALEER,
3-6-7 Of Mavnr
Los Angeles herald., 1906-03-06
Ordinance No. 12,50s


An Ordinance of the Mayor and Coun-
Gil Of the City of Los Angeles establish
ing the grade of Sulphur street, from Cy-
press avenue to San Fernando road.
The Mayor and Council of the City of
Los Angeles do ordain as follows:
Section /: That the Grade Of
SULPHUR STREET,
from Cypress avenue to San Fernando
road is hereby established in accordance
with the following elevations:
At the intersec ton with Cypress ave-
nue. M the he grade shall be 1856 at the
northwest corner and S55.46 at the
southwest corner.
At a. point on the north ! side 700 feet
east OF the east line of San Fernando
road and at a point on the south side
opposite thereto the grade shall be
Al a point on the north side 200 feet
east of the east line of San Fernando
road the grade shall be 3S6.40 and 1850
at point on the south side opposite
At the intersection with San Fer
nando road the grade shall be 1850 at
the northeast corner and $3.50 at the
southeast corner
And at, all points between said desig-
mated points the grade shall be estab-
lished so as to conform to straight
line drawn between said designated
Elevations refer to the top of tho
curb, are in feet, and are above plano
which is 256 feet below City datum
piSae' Sec. 2. The City Clerk shall certify to
the passage Of this Ordinance and shall
cause the same to be published once
in the Los Angeles Herald, and thereup-
on and thereafter it shall take effect and
be in force.
/ hereby certify that the foregoing Or
dinance was adopted by the Council OF
the City of Los Angeles al its meeting OF
February 26, 1906.
II. j. LELANDE, ~
City Clerk.
Approved this I'd day of March, 1906.
OWEN McALEER.
3-6 1t Mayor
Los Angeles herald., 1906-03-06
PUBLIC ADVERTISING

shall be serial, extending over a period OF
ten years, an even proportion OF the prin-
cipal sum of which shall be payable an
nually, on the second day OF January OF
each year by coupon, after their date
until the whole are paid, and to bear IN
terest at the rate of seven 90 per cent
per annum payable semi-annually on the
second days of January ana July OF each
and every year.
And thereafter. to wit, on the 4th day
of December, 1905, said City Council
awarded the contract for said work TO
the lowest regular responsible bidder
to wit:
To Fairchild- Gilmore wilton Co, at
the prices named for said work in their
proposal, on file. to wit:
5 cents per lineal foot for cement
curb.
10 cents per square foot for gutter.
17A cents per square foot for paving.
$3.50 per lineal foot for culvert.
And that said award has been ap-
proved by the Mayor.
Los Angeles. Cal, March 6, 1905.
II. b. FERRIS
Secretary of the Board of Public Works
of the City of Los Angeles
6-7
Los Angeles herald., 1906-03-06
OrdInnnce No. 12haa
New SeriesJ


Ar. ordinance Of the Mayor and Coun-
ell of the City of Los Angeles, declaring g
their intention to improve a portion OF
the north side of Kellam avenue.
Tho Mayor and Council of the City of
Los Angeles do ordain as follows:
Section l; That the public interest
and convenience REQUIRE and that 1t IS
City of Los Angeles to order the fol-
lowing work to be done. to wit:
LIST. That a cement sidewalk six 90
feet in width be constructed along the
. - " KELLAM AVENUE
from the west line of East Edgeware
road to a point $50 feet west there
street between said points along which
cement or asphalt sidewalk six 60
feet in width has been constructed to
the, ofhcia! line and .grade). said side
with specifications for constructing ce-
ment sidewalks on file. in the office OF
tions being No. q New SeriesS.
Sec. g. The Street Superintendent
shall post notice Of this work, as re-
] G9Tsd S by be- aW Ubbed 1nd shs sdr s1 Ssuse s said
the Los Angeles Herald,
Sec. 8. The City Clerk shall certify
to the passage Of this ORDINANCE and
ior. two days in the Los Angeles. Herald,
and shall post the same conspicuously
for two days on or near the chamber
thereafter it shall take effect and be
I hereby certify that the foregoing
Ordinance was adopted by the Council
ing of February 10, 1906, by the follow
ing vote
Ayes-Messrs. Blanchard, Ford, Ham
mon, Healy, Hitler, Houghton, Kern,
Smith and Summerland 80. ".f
n. j. LELANDE,
City Clerk and eX-Officio Clerk OF the
Council of the City of Los Angeles.
Approved this I'd day of March, 1906.
OWEN McALEER,
8-6-7 2t Mayor.
Los Angeles herald., 1906-03-06

II. j. LEIANDE,
City Clerk and ex-Officio Clerk of the
Council of the City of Los Angeles.
Approved this I'd day of March. 1906.
OWEN McALEER,
3-6-7 ct Mayor.
Los Angeles herald., 1906-03-06

The Herald will sell you $35 worth Of
records and GIVE you a six months
subscription to The Herald and a S25
Talk-o-Phone absolutely free.
Los Angeles herald., 1906-03-06

Talk-o-Phone free. See the proposition
In today's Herald.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1906-06-16
TALK OF THE TOWN.

White belts, %, at yaughan's.
/ New ncckwcar, sc each, at Neale 4
Knights,
.speeial SOC corset ~ Abbott's with
supporters,
scotch short bread that i fine IA the
I City Bakery.
Sale u liable damask, napkins to match,
at Naughans-
sHaFEy Ford went to Randolph last
might on business.
Great reductions in prices OF suits and
children's colorcd dresses at Fits store.
Negligee shirts, outing trousersslbelts.
{ ETC., at the Frank McWhorter CO. Store.
&. c. Barnes has returned from Can
ada, where he has been for the past
nine months.
New muslins, dimities and lawns, the
4 Ialac, 15c and lsc kinds. Your ehoice
today for 9e per yard at Pcrry's,
Remember that this afternoon and
evening il Your last chance to yet goods
at your own price At Mrs. J. NJ. Bonds,
I All persons having accounts with II.
I Fl. Rogers 4 Go. please call at liza North
Main street, Quinlen block, and settle
same.
The gentleman who called at the Ia
vilion at Montpelier in regard to 3
chamber maid Is requested OF call up j.
4. Bailey At the Pavilion as soon as
possible.
! The cIasse Of OF. '0s and 'o9 in
] spaulding high school will tender q
!, farewell reception TO the class Of 1900
lat the Spaulding building this evening
lat o'clock.
Dir. Hanson will reopen lis Office for
1.-THE eye, ear. nose and throat III room III.
Miles granite block, beginning Satu
day evening this week. Hours 5 to 1920
Il d. nj; go 20 s.30 p. N.
| While standing in the heat waiting 10
20 into the McCncn store IN Montpelier
yesterday afternoon, about 2:30. Mrs.
c. A. Gale was Frustrated. She Was
taken TO the stairway of the opera
house and restoratives applied. Size
soon recovered enough TO be removed to
her home,
/ Miss Mildred Phelps entertained the
members 81 the class OF 90 oil Spauid-
ing high school al her home last even
ling following the graduation exercises
/ in the opera house. A very pleasant time
was passed In social way and singing
Of college songs Light refreshnents
were served
Among the events scheduled Tor this
afternoon are two club picnics, tho Glen
ugie at Caledonia and the ex Bachelors
at Highland Grove; championship foot
/ ball game between the Rangers and Bon
aceords az the Berlin street grounds !:
[ two baseball games. one on the Goddard
campus between the school team and
the Granitevile Woodmen, and the other
4 between the wholesalers and NJ. g.. W.
men at Interciiy park, a. golf tosana
ment at the Barre golf club links.
G. Nj Brownell % Burlington. at The
4 head Of the uniform rank Of the Knights
Of Pythias. G. \. Q. Tinker If ST. Johns
bury. Major G. N. Wiley Of Barre and
the grand chancellor. " r. Remington of
Bennington. were in Montpelier the other
+ day, looking over the arsenal grounds
with views 81 engaging them, II pos
sibie. for the annual grand eneampment
to he held July 81 70 July "a. inclusive.
IL satisfactory arrangements can be made
! Tor procuring the tents at the arsenal.
II. IS probable that the grand eueamp.
ment win be held there.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1906-06-16
T00LATE FOR CLASSIFICATION,


To RENT small tenement at ii Church
street. ready after June Goth. Apply t. Or. q.
q. stirkney. 7utf
no RENT Two furnished rooms with bath
after July Isl. at Ayeriil street. 7Aff
wANTED--A irst-class granite foreman ca
pablo OF taking charge ~ she'd cutting first.
elaHs building work. Write. giving references
and wages expected. 70 Granite, 1914 westehes-
ter avenue New York City. 5nfT
WANTED In about 10 days, good boarding
place for husband aud wife for several months
IN respectable private family or fTst-cikss
boarding house Also two rooms furnished for
light housekeeping. Write AZ once. stating
terms per week Tor two rooms and boar,i. also
price per week for furnished rooms for house
keeping Modern conyenenccs desired and
rates reasonable. Address Mrs. q. T. Farmer
Lock Box 81, Springfield. VI. zatf
i WANTED-At the Emergency Hospital .
girl or middle-aged woman 10 help in general
Homework. Report at once. Taff
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1906-06-16
RIBBONS

We have been trying to find a Ribbon
to sell fuT small price that has body
enough to give serviceable wear. Here
they are. AT prices no more than asked
for the slazy kinds.
No. q, No. ! and 40. 3 at SC per
yard.
No. II, No. ic and No ~ at loc per
yarsh
10. ~ and No 60 at only i5c per
yard.
One cut III the above Ribbon will show
yon that they are d different kind
For sashes and wider Ribbons NE
are having a special sale on folu-ineli
silk Mereeine Ribbons in All colors ut
19c per yard aud the same Ribbon IN
fla.inch width at only 22c per yard.
Special values in Ladies'
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1906-06-16
GLOVES

We have what many stores would like
to have, and that il White SIX Gloves
III 4 two-button length for soc per pair,
in All sizes. Mo v part Of the size
ii Black silk Gloves.
TIC same Gloves AN the Whites IN
u part of the sizes il Red, Resada. DARK
Green, Brown apd Poneec. These Gloves
are very scarce, very FEW stores having
any At al.
We hase for children White and Col
ored Fabric Gloves in All sizes at csc.
Its reported that AL Silk Gloves to
BE made this next year are already sold
Someone win be without next season.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1906-06-16
4. T. ABBOTT & co P. ABBOTT 8 cola 2 ABBOTT GO.
1.-The Daylight Store =
Warm Weather Necessities
There several things here that will this week goods that have Just
in have features about them not in the everyday kinds
CORSETS

Again NE are speaking about II. AMI
~. CorsatH- n llas come ~ Our notisi'
thar many ladies hus III THE plaec AZ
one-dollar cossets for warm weather \
fifty cent grade ana discard then: IL
soon Al sciled,
It's our business 70 navc the cofses
wanted, 50 what NE have done Is thiss
Got q Corset made Us The 4. and G.
Corset people with Princess lips and
full set d supporters y sell 81 this
Summer price in tits sale Tor SOC.
For children va have the to1nfoft
Waist, which II 4 full strapped WHIST,
up To The soc grade, now to sell at 25c.
ose at Csc and two for 2Sc.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1906-06-16
Special values in Ladies Misses and Boys Vests and II
A. P. ABBOTT & CO.
TALK OF THE TOWN.

The Montpelier high school has elect
ed Clifton Daley as captain for next
season.
Mr.. and Mrs. G. IT, Coppins went 60
Burlington this morning on short bust
ness trip.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1906-07-10
IA CLUE OBTAINED.
Big Party Searching for the Missing
 Boy.

Big Party Searching for the Missing
 Bow
 Guilford, July 9-A clue has been .ob- tained which is believed will lead to the discovery of Clayton, five year old son of Frank Bishop, who disappeared from his home here yesterday. Some women who were driving in the null berry district, near the shore, yesterday evening, report having heard cries of a child in the weeds near there. A searching party Is now securing that To- cality in search of the boy
 His frantic parents in their endeavor to secure some inkling of the where- abouts of the little one journeyed to New Haven to consult a clairvoyant, who told them they would find the boy safe in a neighbours house, but upon investigation the boy was not at that house.
 MT. Bishop made the Journey to New Haven at the request of Mrs. Squires, who is the mother of Mrs. Bishop and the little boys grandmather'
 It was to go to Mrs. Squires' house that the little fellow ostensihly left hi' home about o'clock,
The daily morning journal and courier., 1906-07-10

Haesche left yesterday morning for an extended trip through Northern New York and Canada They were accom- panied by Miss Nora Sweeney of the State Normal school, and will be away about two months
 There are to be about thirty-five companies in line at the parade during the meeting of the State B1rmens as- sociation at West Haven July IS and 19. The parade is on the second day and the start will be at 11:S0. From Fair Haven the Annex Fire department is to be eighth in line, following the Fountain Hose company of Ansonia. After the Annex department will come the Winsted and Naugatuek depart ments, and then the Quinnipiae Hose company, drum corps and chemical ap- paratus. The hose company of the Ma tional Wire corporation will also be in line.
 Mrs. S. Cook of Rochester, N. Y., wishes to announce the engagement of her daughter. Miss Yetta Cook, to Mir. Hrman S. Kantrovieh of this city. Miss Etto Shumway of Whally ave> uue is visiting Mrs. L. B. Hollis ar Prospect Beach.
 Dr. Henry Sears Arnold has returned from a trip abroad.
 Mr. and Mrs. Clarence B. Bolmer of Lynwood place returned home from a two months trip abroad Sunday. While abroad they visited England, France
 and Germany, and Mr. Bolmr is much improved in health. MT. Bolmer is the