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Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1906-02-06


Lord, help these men, for they are re-
formers, to get down to work, for the
man who refuses to indorse the acts
of reform will be consigned to political
oblivion in November" Many reform
bills have already been introduced.
William McNeir, who succeeds Andrew
H. Allen as chief Of the bureau of rolls
and library, Department of State, at
Washington, was once page in the
House.
1t is estimated that Henry Labouchere,
who is about to retire from Parliament,
has spent more than $1,000,000 in de-
Tending libel suits brought against him
as editor of Truth.
Senator Aldrich is said to be one of
the leading figures in the new $30,000,-
600 company formed to operate in Mex
ico His son-in-law, John ID. Rockefeller,
Jr., is also in it.
Adjt. Gen. Percy Haly is coming in for
full credit for the defeat Of Joe Black
burn for Senator from Kentucky and the
election of Judge Paynter. Haly was a
pupil of the late Gov. Goebel and is only
20.
claSSmate at NllllamS OF eX-JOY.
Briggs, explaining why he always wore
black stock and no collar, says the
Governor was interested in a young man
who was a drunkard, who, when remon-
strated with on his tipping, saio eff
you will never wear a collar again will
never drink again" Agreed" said the
Governor, and he never wore a collar
again, and the young mah never took an
other drink.
The resolution introduced in the New
York State Senate by Senator Bracket,
calling upon Chauncey NJ. Depew to re-
sign his seat in the United States Senate
on account of his connection with insur-
ance irregularities, was promptly voted
down, Bracket being the only Republic
can Senator to vote for it. The Demo-
Gratis were excused from voting. Never
theless, Bracket gave notice that an eff
fort would be made to trace the yellow
dog fund" even if the track should lead
to the door of the Senate.
Representatives Huff of Pennsylvania,
Haskins of Vermont and Conner of New
York look so much alike that only their
immediate friends distinguish them.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1906-02-06

Steel his is clear and bis step and look show perfect
health.
Simplicity has been trait with the coterie
of men known as the "Pittsburg group Mr.. Carnegie
always has been VIGOROUSLY frugal in his habits is to
fact that his nerves admirably balanced From his
earliest days in Psburg abundance of fresh air has
been his greatest ntoxicant When upon few OCCASIONS
he has felt the strain of his work. he has increased
his allowance of outdoor fe-golf horseback rides with
long walks the hills
Mr. Prick, Mr. Carnege's time partner, also IL
noted for his Spartan simplicity of life He born
farm and has adhered to the habits of his early days
through all of his changes The painest food
and drink serve him best and he has never learned to
for the delicate accessories living kitchen
in the painest kind of dining among his CLERKS End
Office men.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1906-02-06
VICTIM MADE HUMAN TORCH.
Wisconsin Men Accused of Tortur-
ing Companion After Quarrel.


Making human torch of companion
is the story of an outrage said to be
unparalleled in the history of Wisconsin
and charged to an Indian and French
Canadian now in Jail at Hayward. Joe
Buckwheat and Joe Lebouff attended a
dance near Winters, and it is alleged that
after quarrel with another man they
caught him in the woods. saturated his
clothing With alcohol, set him on fire and
thrust knives into his body. When the
flames had enyeloped the entire body of
the victim, it is said. the tormentors,
fearing the consequences of the possible
murder, cut the clothing from his body,
thereby burning their hands badly Al
though the man will live. his hair is said
to be entirely gone, and that he is ter
ribly burned. His knife wounds are also
serious
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1906-02-06

mothers, and whose special pet she
has always been. 1t is believed that
she will one day inherit most of the
great fortune that is now tie portion
of her godmother
She made her debut on May % Of
last year at ball given in her honor
at Kensington Palace, at which King
Edward was present.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1906-02-06
NEwsBOY SAVES LIVES.
His Strenuous Efforts to Sell n Paper
Prevents AsphyxiatiOn.

Only the persistency of newsboy in
knocking at the door of the residence of
August Potter in Appleton, in the hope
of selling a paper saved Potter, his wife
and their two children from death by as
phyxiation. The knocking of the news
boy early in the morning awakened Mrs.
Potter, who was unable to rise. She
feebly called to her husband, who was
also overcome. She succeeded in arous-
ing their S-year-old daughter, however,
and the family was saved.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1906-02-06

criticism of the PoULTNEY BIGELow.
United States army, which brought
many protests from army circles.
-;
Henry S. Cauthorn. the noted histo-
rian. died recently at Vincennes, Ind.
His grandfather, Elihu Stout founded
the first newspaper published west of
the Allegheny mountains.
-
F. Hopkinson Smith is a notable ex-
ception to the Jack of all trades, mas
ter of none theory He is prominent
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1906-02-06

LIEUT.. GRANT, Sd. Dent Grant and
grandson of General Ulysses S. Grant.
There was singular coincidence as
sociated with his appointment as
White House aide. At the same time
President Roosevelt appointed Capt.
Fitzhugh Lee, son Of General Fitz-
hugh Lee, to similar position, and
the two descendants of illustrious
Americans were almost side by side
at the New Years reception. Young
Grant has clean-cut features and in
many respects bears a striking re-
semblance to his famous ancestor.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1906-02-06

Spain looks with favor upon the con
templated union with England
Princess Ena, who is only daugh-
ter of Princess Henry of Battenberg.
is one of tho royal family. She acts
cleveriy, sings and dances well, and is
an expert horsewoman. The future
Queen of Spain was born at Balmoral
in 1887. Her birth was something of
an historical event. for she was first
royal child born in Scotland since
Caharles I. One of Aer names is
Eugene, compliment to the ex-
Empress, who acted 5 one of her god
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1906-02-06

professional schools.
The college the future will in the very nature of
things put the responsibility upon the student and make
his college work examination promptly
sisteny drop him when he his inability ndis'
the prescribed In order carry out
this principle the college must make fairly easy to enter
very difficult for the student remain
order to avoid the pressure upward from the high
downward from the schools there
must be a shortening Of the college term.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1906-02-06

editor of the Labor Leader. Mr.. Har-
die is an advanced reformer, and IA
yors socialism, and it is said "disguises
his strong, simple and resolute charac-
ter with some surface eccentricities."
He has travelled extensively, and is a
frequent contributor to British maya
zines and reviews. His political oppo-
nents hold him in the highest respect.
-:
The Senate Committee failed to in
duce Poultney Bigelow to tell who gave
him the information on which he based
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1906-02-06
AWARD WHIPPED PUPIL $500.
Accused school Teacher May Have
IN Dn.r .,,nr4 nf

Accused school Teacher May Have
to Pay Amount of Damages.
Charged with Furnishing a school boy,
Frank Last so severely that the lads
left shoulder was dislocated and he was
i'll for a long time, George L. Arnold,
formerly principal of Smith public school
guardian $780, In the trial of the case
in the Circuit Court the jury briught in
a special verdict, giving the plaitniff
that amount of damages. Mr.. Arnold
denied that he punished the boy suffi-
GENTLY to injure him. He declares he
will appeal the case to the higher court.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1906-02-06

MAI. GEN. BATES. treaty with the
Sultan of Jolo. After returning home
he was appointed to the Department
of Missouri, with headquarters at
Omaha. and in the summer of 1908 he
commanded the maneuver camp at
the Fort Riley Military Reservation.
Later he was made assistant chief of
staff and now succeeds 10 the chief
command under the President.
-:
I. r. Merritt, well-known Canadian
financier. and protector and builder OF
the Welland canal, died recently at st.
GATHERINGS, Ont.
-:
William Larrabee, former Governor
of Iowa, in whose honor the Legisla-
ture recently held ceremonies has been
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1906-02-06


l do not think the great majority Of wish to
change their in order to gain mans freed OF
thing however feel pretty sure and that is nat
likes the first fiddle to be Joachimnone of your pretty
pretty sugary, scentbottly performers, but
leonine, firm, and powerful.
But unfortunately there plenty of weak in ths
world who arroganty that they born to DOM
mate women every way their superiors.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1906-02-06
THE COLLEGE OF THE FUTURE.
BY Carroll d. Wright.

The college Of the future will pre-
sent elements as different from those
of the present as are those Of the pres
ent institutions from the college of
sixty years ago. The expansion Of the
period required for professional work
and the extension of the high school
curriculum make it difficult for the
college to find its exact place in edu-
catoinal work Crowded on both sides,
it will be necessary for the college to
so adjust its work as not to cripple the
high school and at the same time give
Droner OnnortTlnitv for work in the
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1906-02-06
MYSTERY IN DEATH OF GIRL.

Body of LULU Ostram of NelxoOsa Is
Found Near Secluded Roadway.
The body of Lulu Ostrom, aged 16,
was found beside the roadway on the
county line between Wood and Portage
counties. Mystery surrounds the death of
the young woman, and the case has caus-
ed much interest, as it is supposed that
she was murdered. She was the daughter
of III. f. Ostrom and had gone on a visit
to friends. The body was found in a
secluded spot about twelve miles from
Grand Rapids. Her parents live at Nee
koosa.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1906-02-06

in art, literature
and engineering.
Mr.. Smith built the
sea wall around
Governors Island
in New York har-
Dor and the foun-
dation for the
statue Of Liberty.
His paintings alone
would have made
EAw Il rNaa - nanNaUH IN
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1906-02-06
EXPEDITE ORE SHIPMENTS.

Milwaukee Road Said to Be Com
tempIating q Short Extension.
1t is reported on good authority in rail-
road circles that the Milwaukee road has
decided to build branch line from Hill
bert Junction, along the east shore of
Lake Winnebago, to Fond du Lac. The
preliminary work is we'll under way. This
line is to be built principally to secure a
through shipment of ore from Escanaba
to Mayville. The furnaces at Mayville
have recently been enlarged to double
their former capacity.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1906-02-06
VIII Extend Road to Duluth.

An important meeting of the stock
holders of the Wisconsin and Michigan
railroad was held at Marinette and plans
laid for the extension of the road toward
Duluth this summer. The road is one of
those backed by John Il. Walsh.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1906-02-06
Park Falls Farmers Children Play
with Fire in stove.

with Fire in stove.
Two little children persisted while a
third narrowly escaped in a fire which
destroyed the home Of Leonard Wagner,
a farmer near Park Tails. He was away
from home al the time and his wife was
visiting a. neighbor The three children,
8 years old, 3 years old and months
old, were in the house alone. They We're
playing with the fire IN the stove and
some of the embers fell out. igniting the
floor The eldest child rushed out for
assistance, but it was impossible to enter
the building. The bones of the two chill
dren were found near the door. 1t was
evident that the 3-year-old child had tried
to drag the baby to the outside, but was
beaten back b. smoke and flames.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1906-02-06

First Civil Service Jobs Awarded.
The State civil service commission has
completed the marking and grading of
the applicants for readers of examina-
ton papers and ten of eighteen passed.
Five of the eligibles have already been
Sat tO work
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1906-02-06

distinguished in
Iowa politics since
1868. In that year
he entered the
State Senate, and
for sixteen years
was chairman of
the Committee on
Ways and Means.
In 1886 he was
elected to the Gov
ernorShip, and re-
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1906-02-06

Wife of George Held for Husbands
Injuries.

George Smart, Chippewa Indian, liv-
ing on the Bad River reservation, was
picked up near his home nearly cut to
pieces. Three dangerous wounds and a
bloody ak lying near him showed that
he had been attacked, but he refuses to
talk. His wife, with whom he had trou
BILE the other day, was arrested and will
be held pending the outcome of his in
juries. Sma is brother was acquitted
of the murder of another brother, Tom
Smart, a few weeks ago, and his sister
offense.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1906-02-06

his charges of mis-
n a II a g ement in
Panama canal ope-
ratiOns. Mr.. Bige-
low is noted as a
traveller and has
some note as a his
torian. He is out
spoken in his writ
ings and lectures.
Four years ago he
wrote q cauStic
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1906-02-06

Of Lieut.. Ulysses
S. Grant, Sd, the
third member Of
the Grant family
in direct descent
to hold a commits
sion in the army.
Lieut.. Grant, who
is a recent grad
uate of West
Point, Is a son Of
General Frederick
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1906-02-06
Commissions Award Too Low.

Thomas Davidson of La Crosse, who
brought suit against the La Crosse and
Southeastern Railway Company for dam
ages to his property, received a judg-
ment in court of $500 over the amount
allowed by the condemnation commits
sion
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1906-02-06
indianapolis Sun.
GEN. JOSEPH WHEELER DEAD.
Famous Cavalry Leader of Civil

Famous Cavalry Leader of Civil
War n Victim of Pneumonia.
Brig. Gen. Joseph Wheeler, the ia
nous Confederate cavalry leader and
brigadier general of the United
States army since the war with SPAIN
died Thursday afternoon at the home
of his sister, Mrs. Sterling Smith, in
Brooklyn. Pneumonia which developed
from a cold caused his death.
Gen. Wheeler fought in about 200 en-
gagements on the Confederate side in
the Civil War, being renowned as one
OF the greatest cavalry leaders of that
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1906-02-06
Beaver Dam Landmarks Gone

Fire at the J. S Rowell Manufacture
ing t1ompany's plant in Beaver Dam de-
stra7ed the paint and dipping shops, cans
ing a loss of $4,000. The building was
an cd landmark of Beaver Dam, having
been built in 1853, as a wooden mill. It
was one of the first in Wisconsin.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1906-02-06
Boz REscUEs THREE PERSONS.
Nine-Year-OId Hero Acts Promptly
when Fire Attacks House.

Nine Year-OId Hero Acts Promptly
When Fire Attacks House.
Charles Gear, 9 years old, proved him
self hero when he saved his invalid
grandfather, aged 90 and his two broth
ers, aged , and respectively and put
out a fire that threatened to destroy their
home in Menasha. While his parents
were absent lamp in a room in the sec
ond story of the house exploded, throwing
the burning oil about. Charles acted
promptly. First he carried the two chill
dren downstairs and out of DOORS Then
he returned. aroused the grandfather and
helped the aged man to place of safety.
Again he went back, and with blankets
extinguished the fames which had gained
considerable Roadway.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1906-02-06

Uncle Sans L,ili-
tary service. Dur
ing the war with
Spain he CONF
nanded an indie
PENDENT brigade OF
Sha fter's corps.
and later went 10
the Philippines.
where he rendered
valuable service
and negotiated the
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1906-02-06
Ind Chops or sisters Finger.

While at play, the 6-year-old son of
Andrew Nyholm of Marinette, chopped off
one of his sisters fingers. The little girl
years old, put her hand on block and
the lad chopped at it in fun and struck
her hand.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1906-02-06
Mail Rnhhers Mnsf serve FiYeYenra

Thomas Hanlon mad Edward Morton,
two of the Wild Rose postoffice robbers,
pleaded guilty before Judge Quarles in
the United States District Court in Mil
waukee, and were sentenced to five years
Imprisonment at Fort Leavenworth, Kan.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1906-02-06

forms began its ses-
sions at Harrisburg.
In his message the
Governor refers to
the wave of popular
and political unrest
and co m m o t i o n
which has spread
over the country"
A somewhat striking
feature of the second
days session was
the prayer of Chap
lain Moore, as fol-
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1906-02-06

A. w. Bohrman, grocer in Eau
Claire, about go years old, was found
dead hanging from a clothes line in a
small room off IT'S store. The body was
discovered by a elark who had been out
taking orders. NJ eqlse is known.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1906-02-06
wolf Hunt for n, Crosse.

Wolves have become so numerous in
the vicinity of La Crosse that farmers
have called upon the La Crosse Sharp
shooters Association to cid in wiping
them out. Plans are being made by To-
cal sportsmen for a wcif hunt in which
scores of sharpshooters viii participate.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1906-02-06
. souARE DEAL FOR ALL.
BY Secretary Charles J. Bonaparte

Insult and oppression will never
foster loyalty, and those treated with
scorn and distrust by the laws of the
land wherein they dwell are, ever have
been and ever will be a source of ma
tional weakness and Of national dan
a half century ago, there would have
been to-day little America, made yet
more little in all that should make a
nation great by the fostering sore Of a
great national folly and greater ma
tional crime Humanity was spared
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1906-02-06

An attempt to shove Mayor Rose of
Milwaukee out of The political band wag-
on was seen in the call made by num-
Der of Democrats on w. II. Graebner,
City Treasurer, to seek the nomination
for Mayor. Mayor Rose at present is in
Arizona
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1906-02-06
To Boom La crosse JointIy.

The La Crosse Board of Trade and
Progressive Association will be the name
of the new local commercial organization
to be formed of the merger of the two
now existing organizations.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1906-02-06
seventh Min victim Dies.

Jerry Berk, one of the victims of the
mill explosion near Estella. is dead, max
ing the seventh victim of the disaster.
He was badly scalded. one leg was brok-
en- and he was struck on the back by a
timber from the mill.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1906-02-06
DO WOMEN REALLY WANT LIBERTY9

Do women as whole-the great majority Of
women, that is-wish to be free? Would they
be happy in being quite free as many men are
free? l have met numbers of women, and many
lof them women Of strong character, who obvious
lily enjoyed being ruled, who sought a ruler
linstinetivey as if their natures needed just that
I-governance, a master, some who said to
them: 81 am stronger than you. You must
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1906-02-06

century one of the
leading business
men of the me-
tropolis and dur
ing all that time
has been actively
identified with the
city's growth and
development.
Mr.. Orr was
born ia County
Tyrone, Ireland, in
1891 and % wears
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1906-02-06
Farmer Shot in woods.

Henry Smet, prominent town of
Rockland farmer, aged 81, as shot
through the body, dying almost instant
ly, while hunting rabbits alone in the
woods at Rockland.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1906-02-06

menC III 1917. lie
was born at Loch-
norris, in Ayrshire,
Scotland, forty-nine
years ago, and
worked in the
mines from the age
of Z until he was
a. When - years
old he was unable
to read, but he
managed to educate
himself, and now is
tho roro,,t.intnp On1
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1906-02-06
Admits selling Blue MIX.

That his milk was deficient in solids
was admitted by Garrett Neerhoff in She
boygan, but he claimed the ''bueness"
was caused by his feeding his cows tur
nips. He was fined $25 and costs.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1906-02-06
SPANS FUTURE QUEEN.

Princess Ena of BattenberE to be
the Bride of Alfonso.
Princess Ena of Battenberg, whose
real name is Victoria Eugenia, will
wed King Alfonso of Spain during the
present year. The Co~tes will be ask
ed to give its approval and when the
expected consent is forthcoming Prin-
cess Ena will embrace the Catholic
faith. The engagement is a love af-
fair pure ana simple, without involv-
ing any questions of state policy, but
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1906-02-06

make much steam and vitality than he
needs that instead stimulating, he ought to work off
steam his work and recreation"
A who occupies one of the first places among
the younger generation nancers George w Perkins,
who will day probably be one of the richest in
United after Mr. Perkins
Morgan partnership he had an unusual object lesson Two
the partners in the great banking house broke
because of unreasonable manner Of life
Mr. Perkins followed neither of these extremes. His
plan is to get home early where he has early
dinner with simple substantial and nourishing food Re
a drive, a romp with his children, reads hour or
two and gets to bed early He strenuously avoids the
amusemeDts of fashionable life In spite of the fact that
mental work. and that he spends his
in the fierce financial center his are like
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1906-02-06

Four men were blown to pieces as the
result of a dynamite explosion at Bush
nell, N. c., among them being Captain
J. NJ. Powers of Asheville, =. c., super
intendent of construction.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1906-02-06

Work will soon be started on the new
University of Wisconsin heating plant in
Madison, estimated to cost 100000. The
smokestack is to be $50 feet high and
will overtop the eagle on the flagpole of
the capitol dome.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1906-02-06
HER BODY is DISINTERRED
Ida Gruetzmacher Exhumed at In
stance of Doubling Sister.

stance Oh DOuDtihS SASieF'
Because her sister feared that she
might be alive, the body of Ida Gruetz-
macher, the teacher who committed sui
eide at her boarding house in Milwaukee
Jan. u, was disinterred. The casket was
opened and the body was found to be in
the same position as when buried. Moth
ing was discovered to substantiate the
fears of the sister. The sister, it is said,
consulted clairvoyants and fortune tellers
who told her that her sister was alive.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1906-02-06

The Fortuna, steam yacht owned
and navigated by Fl. B. Slaughter,
Chicago capitalist, arrived in Mobile af-
ter a cruise of 1000 miles. The party
left Chicago July 1. 1903.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1906-02-06
Butterflies for Miss Rooseve1t.

Milwaukee admirers of Miss Alice
Roosevelt have prepared picture made
of butterflies as a wedding present for
her.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1906-02-06
ALEXANDER E. ORR.

The New Head of the New York Life
Insurance Company.
Alexander Ector Orr, the new head
of the New York Life Insurance Com
pany, has been for more than half a
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1906-02-06
Baraboo Veteran Dies.

County Treasurer and Alderman c. A.
| Pabodie died in Baraboo of heart failure,
aged 90. He was a veteran of the Civil
| War