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Omaha daily bee., 1907-03-06
LEGISLATORS IN A HURRY
Resolution Providing for Final Adjourn
ment March 90.
TWO WEEKS SHORT OF USUAL SESSION
Indications of Determined Effort 20
Again submit n Prohibition
Amendment 90 the state
Constitution.
tFrom a STAR correspondent.).

DIES MONIES. March b.-(Special.)-A
movement looking toward an early ad-
journment was started in the senate to-
day by Senator stookey. who introduced
a resolution fixing Friday March o. as
the day for final adjournment. This would
make the session full two weeks short
Of the usual length Of sessions, which
nearly always string out to thirteen weeks.
The resolution went over under the rules
and may be called up tomorrow. At any
rate It is an indication that the date OF
final adjournment is soon to be fixed.
Regents Bill Special order.
On motion OF Senator Lambert the bill
to establish one board Of regents for the
three educational institutions was made a
special order for Thursday at 1880.
The senate passed the bill to require
the approval of the attorney general to
articles of incorporation before they are
filed with the secretary Of state and a
bill amending the law as to punishment
for cruelty to animals and was In the
midst of a warm discussion of the Jones
bill sent over from the house. fixing mini
mum rates for fraternal beneficiary insur-
ance societies, as recommended by the in
surance commission. when the senate ad-
journed.
Omaha daily bee., 1907-03-06

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"ust good hardly afford
scept substitute Of unknown composition and any particular
record of place Dr. Perces OF KNOWN
and have record y years behind them
lo know what and is the dealers supply thai
want upon TT
New-York tribune., 1907-06-23
By CHESTER CORNISH

there had been week when had to drop my work
and sit by his bedside hardly daring breathe for
tear of hurting that poor little body that tossed
and mOaned through the crisis of a fever. And
there he fine sturdy kid of five ROSY as an
apple, and thank God! happy as his own health
and our loving care could make him. Oh tell YOU
1t 5 a great feeling to see a growing up. Why.
you'd hardly believe 1t, when that child But I'm
wandering from my story.
AS | sat there in the dark thinking of Jim |
suddenly realized that some was moving the
house. L couldn't exactly hear noise, but |
had that dead certainty about IT that more con-
vincing than any real sound. | kept still as a
pillar, and after minute or two caught through
the open door OF the paror just for the fraction of
a second flash of light
From where | sat | could have seen. if it hadn't
been pitch dark out into the hallway and to door
leading down steps into the cellar. This
cellar built that the only possible way of
getting into it out of it by means of short
flight of steps opening into the hallway on the ground
floor. From its peculiar structure the cellar made
pretty good safe deposit vault, and used it fire.
quently for that purpose On this particular night
had good deal of money there, for was going OFF
into the country early next morning to pay off
some hands
Well, | was never one of that sort that keeps
loaded revolver locked up in a safe. My gun
right where could lay my hand on it, in my hip
pocket. As as | saw that flash of light from the
cellar stairs | drew my gun and listened. After
couple of minutes heard some one moving about in
the cellar. and from occasional gleam which
showed family at the head of the staircase L con-
cluded that my burglar was working with dark
lantern.
Il stole on tiptoe toward the door of the parlor.
New-York tribune., 1907-06-23

and, closing it all but few inches waited gun Il
hand, knowing that my would have 70 come 70
those stairs sooner or later l don't know how
fellows feel about burglar. but a that starr
in TO rob in house has got TO take wh.-
give him, and | II take what jury gives w.--
I'm through with him
Il hadn't long TO wait. Pretty the pa
glow of light began TO grow stronger, and before /
knew il Id skunk behind the parlor door 10 escape
the glare of dark lantern which Just missed giving
quick then; and what l thought that as soon as
the man got To the head of the stairs and turned
toward the back of the house let HIM have il IN
the back
The steps mounted higher and higher, reached
the hallway, and stopped The light turned toward
the back door leaving my end of the house in dark
ness. | raised my gun opened he door gently. and
looked out prior TO taking aim, hen l saw some
thing that made me close the door quietly as
could, put my gun IN my pocket, and tiptoe bdyN
again 10 seat When II really came % the
point, YOU see | hadn't the sand To fire. IT,
drummer paused struck match on the sole ot tr
shoe rehghted his cold cigar, and gazed reflective,
out into the darkness
Say, mister. said the man on his right, 'we-e
YOU scared,"
oh. l was scared all right"
Seems To me you must have been pretty badly
scared TO let a man get away with that money
without putting up fight
Yes L guess | pretty badly scared Yea
see when raised that gun and peeked through that
door | got such fright that II was al | could do
to keep myself from fanting right away.
What was 1t that YOU saw came from an
eager chorus.
Il saw Jim in his little mighty, a piece OF PIE IN
one hand, and in the other dark lantern hls uncle
Sam had given him for a birthday present. -
Sufferin' snakeSi What did Your wife sayf-'
Il never told her"
New-York tribune., 1907-06-23
T H E BIR THDA BUR AR

WYE rushing through the night toward
w New York. Dinner over, and a few
of us We're swapping lies over cigars.
The evening papers had gwen an account of daring
burglary in Chicago, and talk had turned in the
direction of house breaking
Each of us had gwen experience, in that half
cynical tone which leaves the hcarcr with an open
choice between belief and nCreduty. and ii APP
pearcd that all SO far travel hardened that
did not to know whether good story was
true or false,
Yes" said the drummer, Il had sort of
burglar experience once. 1t was about twenty years
ago when was living in Fall River. II was my son
Inns fifth birthday, and had had kind of
Celebration-juSt few of the neighbors kids III to
drink ginger ale and eat peanut candy. About ten
my wife and the VOungSter went Ot to bed leaving
me down stairs in the living room at work over my
mother as to whether he couldn't have final slice
of pie but i'm was voted down, and presently
the house as quiet as department store on a
SUNDAY morning.
We'll. somehow after awhile my mind kept
quitting the columns of figures and taking up with
linn | remembered when he was Just a bald headed
little fellow with big blue eyes that stayed wide
for me then to understa and how his mother could
never say enough about his beauty and his intelli-
gence, and how much he favored her mothers
family
Then got to work again. Two and eight 5 ten
and and then up comes Jim in front of me-
yellow haired mite tumbling around the house
waking with a laugh in the morning and fairly
bring myself back to my figures Six and nine'S
sixteen, no. fourteen, SIX and mines L gave
it up, turned out the light, and lay back in my
chair thinking of linn. He only child born
after had been married nearly ten years. We
had nearly lost him when he was about four, and
New-York tribune., 1907-06-23
SUNDAY MAGAZINE FOR JUNE %. 1907

woman stood with feet on the sill. but body inside
the room. Ready
The head and shoulders wriggled out and care
fully the figure stood erect, hand gripping the
blistcrcd WOODWORK the other stiff at the side.
Freeman precipitated herself toward the ladder 1t
a frightful two seconds; but Meagher managed
it somehow-just how. he able tell.
As the ladder swayed and threatened snap. he
half landed, half dropped, the woman into Floods
waiting arms
Flood, pIucky as his commander but with less
charge but the first second OF strain one of the
legs tw,ned Tor brace around the side OF the ladder
New-York tribune., 1907-06-23
FOREMAN MEAGHER'S FEAT

TADDERS raised from the stoop had proved to be
II short by several feet. and aS the deputy chief
pccrcd through the occasional red tngcd rents IN the
curtain of black that Shrpudcd everything above the
second story he gro1ncl then SNorc with express
slvc tucncy acquired only hy the fireman who IN his
daN oi impotence forced To- bow down - wood and
stone Thirty wears agp the apparatus of the New
York Fire Department was not quite perfect aS
il is nov hut the, men sy,r, very much Tho. same
reckless of speech but reckless also of their hives and
most protanc when deprived of the opportunity t.!
throw those live, the scale against the lives Of
others trembling the balance.
hanging out ot "a window OF the fourth story Was
woman-uo ordinary woman either. for the mem
bcrs of Hook and Ladder Company 40 We're de-
scrbng with much admiration the shruR of the
which the futljl,y OF The Last attempt had been
recognized from above. The foreman Daniel ].
Me'Eher. .Poke, eII',5ply, and md. crPhaue'y:
The ladder, lying half proPpei against the stoop,
Raise it here, clear Of the building, Not on the
with hall 4 dozen OF these Belgian blocks. Good
Now. just steady her while take a run up to the
top, and send Jack Flood after me II | call! I'm
going to get that woman
No time was wasted in asking questions. Not
among those who -teadIed the long ladder could
guess how the Impossible was bc rldicued this
particular occasion. but faith bred of experience
told them that the foreman would find a way. 50
they lust hung and waited
In a minute Meagher was on the top rung Care
fully he braced his knees against the two feet OF
extension either side, then stood straIgh; up,
tanning the smoke clouds with his helmet Are
YOU there, Mrs. Frccman?"
Il am. | see YOU. But what are YOU going to
do, came the calm answer.
When | cry Ready! YOU will hold Yourself
rigid as possible and drop into my arms
Il understand"
Flood" shouted Dan send Flood upl"
For a second two the ladder Wobhlcd never
little, then the helmet of Fireman John p. Flood
showed through the black curtain four rungs below
Just one more then stop" commanded Meagher.
"Twne your legs around the frame. boy, for I'll
have to pass her to YOU the rush,
New-York tribune., 1907-06-23

TO check their descent For nearly a thousand feet
they Slid, then pitched head first into small.
ravine filled with stones and sand, Furrer never
moved afterward; his neck was broken.
But Gentinetta. who through II al had kept his
wits, twisted his body t. one side as II plunged over
this last wall of ice and managed 70 fall on k5
side. Although badly bruised he was quickly On
his feet and Fastening 70 the assistance OF c--
EngliShuan. Nor was assistance offered a rOr-e--
too soon. Sloggett had been hurled head down -
4 sand heap. Mouth, eyes, and ears were filed. c.-
jaw broken, and half dozen teeth were knocked Our
The guide promptly prevented su1OCatIon, Il
revived his employer with snow. Soon the
We're discussing ways and means of eXtricating then
New-York tribune., 1907-06-23
A RESCUE IN THE ALPS

TT we'll for Sloggett. a young Englishulan
i who asCended the Matterhorn in 1900. that his
guide, AuguSte GentInetta, was man not only of
remarkable pluck but also. the records of the
Alpine Club bear witness of extraordinary physical
strength. The ascent had been made III safety. and
the climber and his guides were half way down
their way back to the village when they
taken by avalanche in which stones and many
small rocks mingled with the snow. Soggett,
AuguSte, and second guide named Furrer were
swept from their feet their wrenChed from
their hands, and they were left absolutely helpless
New-York tribune., 1907-06-23

selves from their Imprisonment With no ay
appeared 10 be an inposS.b,lIJy for any r
get back UP the slippery face Of the boe
ice, not 10 speak of the chance OF one man 4,
ing out bearing injured companion on his
But AuguSte had not lived all of his life
slope of the Alps for nothing With shoes SIrr-
his shoulders by the laces. and one arm rou:
waist OF the Young EngllShman, he began an W.
crawl that was 70 occupy hours. II was re-
more difficult and more dangerous by the I5--
he Was directly IN the path OF the shower of ST.
that continued to be hurled down the mo-.
side into the rdvine
~ last. Worn and exhausted the two found
selves ~ the top. \ short rest then Gent
picked his employer up bodily. and carried i
a sheltered spot beside the main track dow
mountain There, shortly afterward the Two
found BY the members OF another party desceu
from the top The new friends admins
restorativeS and assisted Sloggett - the II
which he was stopping. where he WAS fore
remain for several weeks under the care of i d.
New-York tribune., 1907-06-23
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for the next and at the last moment he warned
them to prepare for the undcrtow and be ready for
a final struggle to reach shore. This however. was
unnecessary the life rushed into the
surf and dragged them out.
New-York tribune., 1907-06-23

was badly spraned Nevertheless, all three reached
the ground in safety.
Other deeds there are, equally brave and equally
wonderful. recalled by names placed the roll OF
merit Of the department How Dan Meagher gained
the coveted honor has been told once more because
this present chronicle is not merely of bravery,
but of bravery rendered effecua only by the exer-
else of extraordinary strength and agility
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1907-10-08
Underwood Veneer Co.

Among the manufacturing con-
Germs of Wausau, none is better
known or stands higher in public
esteem than the Underwood Veneer
Co., whose yards and Office are
located on Thomas ST. and Cleveland
Ave. They are manufacturers of
birch and Eastwood veneers and
built up wood panels of all kinds.
They import a great deal of the
material used, such as mahogany
and quarted oak, from the South,
and much of the common wood is
brought from their own timber
lands in this immediate vicinity.
Their output is shipped to Europe
as wei as to all sections of the
United States.
125 skilled and expert workmen
are employed throughout the en-
tire year.
The Underwood Veneer Co. was
established and Incorporated in
1893 and is Differed by ]. A. Under
wood, Pres. and Treas; S. w.
Underwood, Sec; o. c. Lemke,
Asst. Treas, and Geo. Seaver,
Supt.
This enterprise merits the patron
age it has, as it is a business with
the right kind OF backing and cor
rect management.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1907-10-08
John Kiefer Furniture Co.

No furniture house in Wisconsin is
better qualified to meet the wants os its
customers than that of the John Kiefer
Furniture Co, located at the corner of
Third and Grant streets This COM
pany is the successor of the Wausau
Furniture Il Undertaking Co and
was Incorporated under its present
name in January of this year. The
officers are j. Kiefer, Pres A M
Peterson, Vice Pres and S p Temple
ton, Sec. and Treas all of whom are
well known in this vicini and have
acquired a secure place in the estima-
ton of the people for their honest rep
resentation and square dealings The
business is exclusively retail and The
stock carried is extensive and well
selected and includes fine and medium
grade furniture in artistic design, suit
able for every room in the cottage or
mansion.
An immense floor space is utilized in
the display of furniture, and they have
one of the finest show rooms in Wis
consin, which speaks well for town of
this size and the goods are arranged
for the convenience of the purchaser
in buying.
The company also has an undertake
ing department. A. M. Peterson and S.
T. Templeton being licensed embalm-
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1907-10-08
A. B. Wheeler & Son Co.
HEATING, PLUMBING AND GAS FrTTIN

HEATING, PLUMBING AND GAS FITTING.
The business of plumbing is one
that involves so many of the com
pick problems of today that the up
todate plumber is now regarded as
most essential factor in the science
of sanitation. Wausau has several
representatives of this profession
and in the A. B. Wheeler Il Son Co.
we have plumbers, steam and gas
filters of large experience. They do
sanitary plumbing in all its branches
domestic sanitation being given
special attention They design and
install steam and hot water plants
and are ready to furnish estimates
on any job of work whether large
or small. They also do blow pipe
and ali kinds of galvanized iron
work.
They carry full line of bath tubs
and plumbers supplies, pipe fittings,
valves, betting and packing, and
handle the ''Giit Edge" furnace,
which is said to have no superior in
heating and fuel saving advantages.
A large out of town business is
handled by this company and their
estimates will be found as low as
first class work will warrant.
A. &. Wheeler & Son Co. pur-
chased this business five years ago,
and they have won for themselves a
lasting place in the confidence of
the people.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1907-10-08
GIl1({ !:
wAUsAU's LEADING CLoTHIER

WAUSAU'S LEADING CL0THIER
One of the largest, best stocked and
best patronized exclusive clothing
houses in Wausau is The Hub, which is
located at 305 Third st.
The stock of goods carried consists of
mems ready made clothing of all kinds
and for boys and children of all ages,
as well rs mems furnishing goods of the
latest designs and fabrics. They carry
fine assortment of mems and boys
hats and caps and shoes, their speciality
being King George shoes for men
This company is Incorporated with a
clpital stock of S25, 900 which is fully
paid up, they having taken possession
of the business, June 18th of this year.
Mr.. John Lerum, who has been
identified with the business since last
May, is well known in this vicinity, and
it is his aim rs manager of the business
to please the public; and that he does
so is well proven by his large patron
age. He buys his stock in large
quantities from the best producers of
high grade clothing and is thus able TO
offer his patrons the best of goods at
the lowest price. His stock offers a
wide latitude of choice, especially in the
celebrated Kirshbaum's clothing of
Philadelphia, which with other lines
makes this store popular place to
trade, as the stock is unsurpassed in
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1907-10-08

two stores here in Wausau. at No. s
FOG Scott and liz Clark streets.
He recently removed from SOC Third
to 200 Scott st.
Their stores are both neatly and
attractively arranged, with view
OF convenience and the proper hand
ling of large varieties of goods. in
Guiding pure drugs, medicines, herbs
chemicals, perfumes, toilet articles
and drug sundries. He handles a
very complete line of perfumes and
toilet articles, having all the popu-
lar imported and domestic goods.
Mr.. Philbrick makes a speciality
of prescriptions and has charge of
this department himself. He took
a thorough course in pharmacy and
chemistry at the Milwaukee Medi-
cal college, and has been identified
with the drug business in the CITY
for the past six years, the business
having formerly been known as the
Frost Philbrick Drug Co. Mr.. Frost
was pioneer druggist of Wausau,
and since his death last October the
business has been known as the
Philbrick Pharmacy. The west
side store is under the management
of Mr.. Fred Smith, who is a gradu-
ate Of the Wisconsin State Univer-
sity in pharmacy and chemistry.
An order by phone will be deliv-
cred promptly to any part of the
CITY.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1907-10-08
Towle Sisters.
AIILLIN cry.

In Wausau the ladies are not only
noted for dressing with good taste, but
also for demanding the best quality of
reliable goods. Consequently it is not
surprising to find that the Towle sis
tiers have built Gp very fine patronage
during their three years in business.
They are artistic designers of ladies'
headwear and carry each season an
elegant stock of millinery.
Their parlors are located at COG Third
street and are attractively fitted up and
they employ several expert assistants
Their stock is carefully selected from
the best markets and their opening
days are importa at features They hold
large and influential list of patrons
and have the advantage of large cir
Gle of acquaintances.
They carry an excellent line of hats
for dress and street wear. AS they de-
vote their time exclusively TO this
branch of business and have wide ex
perience and natural taste in color and
design, they have made their millinery
parlors popular trading place.
They are now displaying a very
exquisite line of fail and winter hats in
patterns and of their own make, and
their prices are very reasonable.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1907-10-08

goods he is handling, and is ever
ready to advise others.
Mr.. James is assisted in the bus
mess by Messrs. F. B. Laabs and
II. u. Damon, who are thoroughly
familiar with every branch of the
business, while the Misses Clara
Roach and Flora Braeger attend to
the sheet music and record depart
ments, syiving them intelligent and
prompt attention.
This company from years of asso-
ciatior with the manufacturers of
the standard pianos enjoy their val
ued confidence and assistance. and
they are the factory representa-
tives in ten counties in the center
of this state and purchasers will be
assured of the most liberal and con-
scientious. treatment.
Inspection is invited and whether
buyers or not you will be cour-
teously welcomed. The store is
located at 314 Scott street. Phone
1875.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1907-10-08
Zimmerman & Rowley.
INSURANCE.

INSURANCE.
Not until fire ceases to burn will
insurance become other than Il sub
ject of vital importance to the man
ufacturer, merchant and farmer.
for each has valuable property ii al
may be swept away at 4 moments
notice. How different the feeling
of the insured and the uninsured
when such calamity does occur
The former no longer regrets the
yearly payment he has made, while
the latter, who up to this time has
congratulated himself that he was
so much ahead, would give much to
recall his foolish parsimony.
One of the best known and strong
est insurance agencies in this city is
that of Zimmerman & Rowley, whose
Office is located in the basement of
the Marathon County bank build
ing. This Office represents Ameri-
can and European companies that
are absolutely reliable and sound,
and are among the best in the
world They handle fire, liability,
steam boiler, tornado, plate glass,
life and accident insurance and
bonds.
Among the fire companies repre-
sented are Aetna, Hartford, Fire
Association Insurance Co. North
America, Philadelphia Underwri-
tiers, Pennsylvania Fire, Home of
New York, New York Underwriters.
Phenix of Brooklyn, German Ameri-
can, Queen of America, Springfield
f. & NJ, st. Paul F. & NJ, North
British y Mercantile, Commercial
Union, Phoenix Assurance, London
Il Lancashire, Atlas, British Ameri-
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1907-10-08
Grand Opera House.

G. s. CONE, PROPRIETOR AND MANAGER
There is nothing that so materi-
ally assists in making life enjoyable,
or draws better as a feature of pub
lie entertainment in a city, than the
theatre. The Grand opera house
was built in 1909 and since its open
ing it has met with well deserved
success. The Wausau public has
always been treated to a list of
attractions that have been repre-
sentatives of the highest standard
of dramatic art and the manage
ment expects to hold this reputa-
ton by securing only the best com
panies on the road.
Mr.. Cone is thoroughly versed in
every detail of the business and is
now endeavoring to secure for the
Wausau theatre loving pub ic, some
of the finest productions in drama
and opera for the coming season.
These attractions are being secured
through leading New York theat-
rical agency along with the leading
cities of the country, and as the
theatre is modern in all its appoint
meuts, with an extra large stage
and seating capacity of 1900, no
descent viii be made from the
decidedly pleasant run of entertain
ments which we're billed during the
past season.
The system used by Mr.. Cone of
absolutely refusing to open the doors
Of his theatre to company of in
ferior worth is evidence of the kind /
Of performances to be expected the
present season. The theatre is fully |