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Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1907-10-01

Erie and Lake Michigan by cutting across
the lower part of Michigan Surveys have
been mi.tie for a canal to run between n
point just below Detroit to a point near
the mouth Of the st. Joseph river on Lake
Michigan These surveys will be present.
ed to the convention.
-'Such a CANAL said Mr. Conway,
would be of incalculable advantage to
the whole country and to Chicago espe-
cially- 1t would cost about $20000O,Oo0
"a small sum when compared with some
railway projects and appropriations of
land and money given railroad interests
by Congress. Its chief advantages would
be a saving of 800 miles in route between
Chicago and Detroit and gain of two
months in the shipping season..
The routing of ships from New York
to New York again, should the gigantic
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1907-10-01

Five minutes after the tardy gong
had struck the principal OF the school
was walking through the lower hall
when he saw a pudgy little fellow
scampering toward the irst-grade room
as fast as his fat legs could carry him.
See here. young man. / want to tals
to you," called the principal to the late
conner. 81 haln't got time to talk tc
you; I'm late already" replied the
breathless beginner as the door OF his
classroom closed.-The Circle
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1907-10-01
beats a SLOT MAcrnNE.
saloon Man sells Contrivance to
Farmer for joke. for $3.50.

saloon Man Sells Contrivance to
Farmer for Joke for $3.50.
Hank Katrine. a saloonkeeper at Al
mena, sold an old slot machine that orig
inally cost $3.50 TO tipsy farmer for
$3.50 and thought it a good joke, as tho
machines are worthless since laws passed
in Wisconsin and neighboring States pro-
hibit their running. When the farmer
was loading his purchase on his wagon,
preparatory to taking it home. he lost his
balance, the machine tipped over and
$3.50 in nickels rolled out OF corner
where in some way they had escaped
from the coin chute and lain for the last
Ave years unknown TO anyone. The mar
ket for old Slot machines is now on the
boom at Athena.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1907-10-01
STATE ORDERS HIGHER RATES.

Wisconsin Tells La Crosse Lighting
Company Charges Are Too Low.
BY decision handed down by the
State railway commission, the electric
lighting rates charged by the La Crosse
Gas and Electric Light Company are de-
clared to be too low and unremunerative
and the company is ordered to put high
err scale of rates into effect. This is the
first decision of this kind ever made in
the State. Under the new State law
public service corporations, as well as Gus
toners, may appeal to the commission for
relief, and this step was taken by the
corporation.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1907-10-01
WILD GAME SEASON.
stead Holds that Quail Cannot Be
Killed from Dec 10 10 NOV IL.

stead Holds that Quail Cannot ne
Killed from Dec. 10 10 Nov. II.
On the request Of States attorney
Graham of Mercer county, Attorney Cen
eral Stead has interpreted a phase of the
Illinois game law over which there has
been much dispute The law reads that
lit is unlawful to kiln quail from Dec 20
to Nov 10 Of the following year. both
dates Inclusive" The Attorney General
decided that the open season begins at
midnight Nov. 10 and closes at midnight
Dec. 10, holding that the use of the words
'both dates inclusive.n Dec. 20 and Nov.
season.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1907-10-01
C0NFESsEs HIS CRIME.
Frank Wilson, Captured in Woods
AAnsifN Ia HI.

Frank Wilson, Captured in Woods,
Admits killing.
Charles Worrell alias Frank Wilson.
alas John Cahil, alias John Lobeck,
charged with the murder of Wallace Ho-
gan aad for whose apprehension the au-
thorities Of Marquette. Mich. have offered
a reward of 500, was captured by Sheriff
La Flambey at Ashland. The crime occur
red at Marquette ten days before. He de-
MED his identity until he burst out with
For Gods sake, is the man dead" He fol-
lowed with a complete confession. Ten
days ago Worrell. who is camp cook,
cut the throat of Hogan from ear to ear
with long bladed butcher knife in a
Marquette saloon. He threw the bloody
knife on the bar.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1907-10-01
IDENTIFIED AS EVANSTON MAN.

Body Found in Lake Recognized as
that of BENJAMIN TichIosen.
The body of man found July 80 in
Lake Waubesa, eight miles south of Mad
ison, was identified as that of Benjamin
Tichlosen, formerly employed as coach
man in Evanston, Ill The Identification
was made by his brother, Henry Tichlo-
sen of Burlington. Foul play is suspect
ed. The coachman drew 1929 from his
savings account in an Evanston bank on
July % and started for Seattle Wash.
On July % the remainder of his account
in the bank, amounting to $40, was drawn
out. Tichlosen was AZ years of age.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1907-10-01

ABE c. j.
Signal honor
Infantry
Presidents
regimenta
burseye shooting hunting
He
anau fromP for his skill
L. Y worlds
police possible 10 yards
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1907-10-01
LAkEs-To-euLF WATERWAY.
Plans for Series of Canals Leading
from New York to New Orleans.

from New York to New Orleans.
There VIII be things doing down in
Memphis and the noise viii be heard
throughout the land when the big bunch
OF boomers from all over the middle West
gathers there for the second Lakes-to-the-
Gulf Waterway convention. Special
trains will carry President Roosevelt and
the Governors of twenty-five States to
the scene and with the inspiration of
the Big Stick the hundreds of delegates
will get busy
According to Edwin s. Conway. head
of the Chicago delegation. it viii be the
beginning of the triumphal march of the
canal enthusiasts whicl he expects to end
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1907-10-01
LADS IN A LONG TRIP.

Oshkosh Young Men Home After
Canoe Ride to Hudson Bay.
\ party of four Oshkosh young men
arrived in Marnette the other day, after
canoe trip to Hudson bay. They made
in all over 1000 miles by canoe and have
been gone for ten weeks The boys are
delighted with their experience. They
made fifty-seven portages. The men in
the party were Seymour Heyman, Ed
ward Barr, Ned Allen and Milton Mess-
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1907-10-01
RURAL SCHOOL as A SOCIAL CENTER
BY President X. L. Bufterfeid Massachusetts Agri-

The school mist offer vocational training.
This does not mean that every school shall be
a trade school 1t does not even mean that
the school shall aim specifically to teach
trades. It does mean. however, that we viii
come to realize that the schools, in preparing
the pupils for complete living. must bear in
mind the fact that vocation is large part of
Ii4a
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1907-10-01

The directors OF the North Butte and
the Calumet and Arizona mining com
panies has decided TO curtail the produc
ton OF their copper mines 30 per cent
This viii mean a reduction Of 700 tons
a month at the Calumet and Arizona
Ruffa
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1907-10-01
Favor high License.

A special election was held at Bancroft
Tuesday to vote on the license question, to
license, or to raise it to $3.50. The vote
stood 30 to 40 in favor of $3.50 license.
At special election held in Westfeld
the question of raising the license of the
saloons to $500 was defeated by eighteen
ma iOrity.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1907-10-01

The publication Of the government cot
ton report. placing the condition ii cot
ton Aug. % at 72-7. as compared With
10 month ago. and T..3 last year this
time. caused prices OF cotton to fan rap
idly on the various exchanges. the total
break being 10 points. and the low mark
was 1901.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1907-10-01

Gov. 6. ". Carter of Hawaii says !:
Japan would fght the United States at
the drop Of the hat should the occasion
arise. and yen can take i from me that
Uncle sam would know it was more than
slight tickling in the ribs before he
got through with the tronoler
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1907-10-01
oshko.h Grants Franchtse.

The Oshkosh common council has pass
ed an ordinance permitting the Winnie
bago Traction Company to place a double
track on High street. There has been
considerable dispute over this matter
Efforts were made to charge a compensa-
ton By the city. The ordinance was
passed without any compensation feature
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1907-10-01
WILL SPEND MILLIONS.
Steel Trust Line to Build from spirit
Lake TO AIIouez Bay

Aea~c 10 fAiOucb nay.
Now that permission has been granted
the steel trust to build and operate its
line of railroads in Wisconsin from tho
steel plant site at Spirit Lake to the dock
property on Allouez Bay, the company is
already making preparations for the
work Several million dollars will be
spent in track laying and bridge build
ing. according TO testimony given before
Rate Commissioner Erickson in Superior.
1t was also testified that number of
large industries would follow the steel
plant to Superior and among these will be
a big steel car works The new railroad
IS being built to accommodate the bust
ness of the steel plant TO dock terminals
and avoiding the necessity of boats going
through the bridges which have caused
delay and trouble in the past
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1907-10-01

That this great spinning top on
which We dwell IS webbing upon It's
axis and that the North Pole Is CON
stantly shifting It's position. are facts
proved By an elaborate series Of IN
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1907-10-01

Don't you want to come down 20
the beach and see them man tho
boatsT'
Il don't see where they're going to
get the material at this Adamless ~
sort" retorted the summer girl. with
q bitter inge in her tones. Baltimore
AmericsL
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1907-10-01

There is great rejoicing in the country
schools Of Outagamie county, the pupils
having been notified by Superintendent
Il. A. Meating that they captured 10 per
cent Of the cash prizes offered at the
State fair for school exhibits
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1907-10-01
pnstor saxes church

The Methodist church at Brooklyn was
struck by lightning aai set afre. The
pastor and his wife, Rev. George Brown.
saved the building by work with buckets.
The steeple was nearly torn off and was
left hanging over the street.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1907-10-01

pshed forty years the way Of civilization what It
took ~ 600 years TO achieve vanity fearful TO
observe.
Napoleon Bonaparte the personication Of the
present feeling in Japan Like him. she took advantage
an enemys weakness and was successful In it. lntox
Gated b that early success she firmly believes there
limit to her power.
But it should be distinctly understood now that the
time IS coming when the powers viii have to unite IS
they did against Napoleon, to check Japans rapacoas
career and give her proper place nations.
History will write this country's part in the spoa-
don by Japan in terms of which will not
be proud There question that at Portsmouth IA
pan was offered free hand in Korea In exchange for
japanese sources.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1907-10-01
THE EDUCATED MAN WINS.
BY King Edward VII.

The competition in every branch of indus
try, especially in those branches which depend
largely on science and art, is In these days Sc
vere and it must be met by increased applica-
ton and improved methods, The world is, l
believe, better for such competition, but it
behooyes individual nations to use every pos
sibe effort to hold their own in the struggle.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1907-10-01
BAD YEAR FOR FARMERS.

Vegetation in WInnebago County
Injured by backward Season.
Farmers of Winnebago county are pes
simistic. They claim that the season has
been very poor for crops. Barley and
oats have been late, potatoes are rotting
in the ground and the corn crop will be
small unless the frosts are delayed. There
has been a heavy crop of tame hay in
Winnebago county, and much of the wild
count of rains
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1907-10-01

One man was killed and another fatally
injured by an explosion of an eyaporator
at the Rock County Sugar Colnpany's
plant in GAINESVILLE.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1907-10-01

The Anderson Vehicle Company sus-
tanned loss of $1,000 in FIRE in their
warehouse in Fond du Lac. The origin
is unknown. The loss Is fully covered b.
insurance.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1907-10-01

The International Brotherhood Of
Transfers. in is recent conference at
Boston. depoSed Shea. who had maintain
ed his position at the head Of the organ
izatien for years
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1907-10-01

ibid you see where tia university
professor says that sea gulls can talk!'
'>He ought to tel that only TO gull
nls people. American
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1907-10-01
ExpIo.ton Costs Two Lives

BY the explosion Of an evaporation at
the Rock County Sugar Company's plant
in GAINESVILLE Rudolph Buerger was killed
and August Bugs fatally injured.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1907-10-01

lutte necessity. However brilliant mans natural tai
ents may be, he Is greatly hindered by the want Of
early training and rule only those who enjoy
ed good education capable of acquiring such prof.
cheney in any branch of study will enable them to
succeed
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1907-10-01
DEVELOP HOME SPIRIT
By Juliet V. Strauss

The individuality of the home ls thing in
regard to which it pays to be selfish There
is a certain spirit that dwells in quiet rooms,
which, when once driven away, viii never re-
turn. Too many strange faces will drive her
away, too much absence will Danish her.
Once you have lost her-tle sweet home
spirlt-nowhere in pleasures and palaces will
you find her again. But she will haunt you,
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1907-10-01
SKINNER HAS SECRET.
Wants Eighty Acres Mt Superior to
Build On.

Build On.
Right Rev. c, f. Schinner, Catholic
bishop, has made an application to the
Superior City Council asking that they
offer him at reasonable figure eighty
acres of city property of the tract of
what is known as the Stinson lands. 1t
is the intention of the bishop to erect an
Institution which he says will be one Of
the finest of its kind in the country At
present he declines to state its nature
One report is that it will be a school.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1907-10-01
HAVE WE BEEN UNJUST TO KoREAl
By II. B. Hubert, Former Adviser Emperor of Korea

Japan will bear watching Those not inti-
mately and correctly informed as to the feel
ing in that country cannot appreciate the I'M
portance Japan attaches to itself.
Japan Is flushed with pride over her achieve
ments against Russia. She believes she can do
anything She doubts not an instant sSat the
other powers, even the United States, are
afraid of her She thinks she has accom-
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1907-10-01
TO NAME JOHN KEITH.
illinois Man Recommended .or Press

Illinois Man Recommended ior Press
idenf of Oshkosh Normal school.
John A. Keith, head of the training
department of the Illinois State Normal
university at Normal will probably be-
the next president of the Oshkosh normal
school to succeed the late Il. IL Halsey.
The committee of the State normal school
regents has decided TO recommend Prof.
Keith to the board for the position. Prof.
Keith is IS years old and has one daugh-
ter In his Harvard career he was a
leading dehater
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1907-10-01
FORTUNE FOUND IN OLD SAFE.

Aged bachelor Leaves 100000 in
Modest Cottage.
When an old safe in the modest cottage
of John Shepherd. 20 years old, bach
elor, formerly a blacksmith. who was
found dead in lis yard in Little York re-
Gently was opened securities and money
aggregating 100000 were found. The
house was a miniature arsenal. The es-
tate was bequeathed to his niece, Marga-
ret Shepherd Pooal of Dunfermline, Scot
land.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1907-10-01

Prof. L. s Rowe of the University of
Pennsylvania has received the honorary
degree Of doctor Of laws from the Uni
versity of San Marcos. at Lima. Peru.
In comforting the degree. President Ro-
beyro urged a closer union between the
universities of North and South America.
Replying Prof Rowe said that 50 work
ing together they would foster a spirit
of Pan-AmericaniSm
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1907-10-01
PUT HIM ON THE hog.

Swine, in Stampede, Rush Farmer
and Break His Leg.
G. Bailey Walker, a retired farmer liv-
ing at River Falls, narrowly escaped be-
ing trampled to death by a stampede Of
hogs at the Hudson stockyards. He was
standing in the chute when the animals
rushed towards him. He grabbed the
fence and held himself up so that the
hogs struck only his legs, one of which
was broken.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1907-10-01

Queen Alexandra has just opened in
London several new buildings of the
Hostel Of St. Luke. a charity intended
for sic,. clergy.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1907-10-01
kilIed by LightninE.

William Guist- settler at Fern, was
killed By lightning.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1907-10-01

1t is easy to throw mo much en-
thusias,a into handshske, particu.
larly II you are shaking hands with .
woman
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-04-09
DEPUTY REDD|CK
 INSTANTLY KILLED Shot While Attempting to Make
 an Arrest FOUR MEN IN THE GANG Officer Was From Bibb County and Was After Man Near Tusea-
 loosa Charged With
 Burglary.
FOUR MEN IN THE GANG

Tuscaloosa, April S.-(Special.J J-News reached here about 5 o'clock this after noon of the shooting and instant killing of John Reddick of Centerville, near the Sipsey Lumber companys plant, about ten miles from here.
 Reddick, who is deputy sheriff of Bibb county, and Zim Darden, a deputy for this county, went out this afternoon to the above mentioned place to arrest a man named Redd on a charge of bur gary. Upon locating him in a certain house, Reddick went to the front of the house and Darden to the rear.
 Immediately upon Reddick opening the door he was shot dead on the spot. Darden was then covered with guns, there being four men in the house. This kept Darden with his hands up until they made their escape out of the other door. Dar- den at once went over mile to a tele- phone and called up Sheriff Latham here and asked for endorsements at once.
 As soon as practicable Latham left for the scene. He was accompanied by Cor oner Hofair, Deputies Swindle and Ro- burn and Albert Cleere and Vela Shirley
 Reddick has many friends here who deplore his tragic death. Although the fugitives had about two hours start, the posse has hopes of capturing them with out much delay.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-04-09
For Sunday School Convention.

Great enthusiasm prevails among the church people of Bessemer over the state Sunday school convention in Birmingham this week and large delegations from the various Sunday schools will be in at tendance beginning tomorrow. The fol- lowing delegates have been named and will attend in body, bringing with them number of visitors from the Sunday school memberships Presbyterian Sunday school, Superintendent G. H. stevenson, Rev. R. C. Gilmore, pastor; Mrs. Della Thomson, Mrs. c. IT. Stevenson, Miss G.. R. Whitfield, W. P. Gum and l.. O.. Smith: Baptist, Superintendent Bryan Waller the pastor of the church, and several others; Methodist, Superintend- ent A. w. Murphy, Rev. W. E. Morris. pastor; Mrs. Neal, Mrs. w. s. Welch and a dozen others. Other Sunday schools will be represented, but the names of delegates could not be secured.
 Superintendents Stevenson and Murphy discussed the convention very enthusias- ticalIy this afternoon and said that Bes- semer will do the right thing in aiding ent Murphy said that representing the executive committee of the Bessemer dis trict, he would propose to charter spe- cial car on the interurban line and bring the delegates over at night and carry them back to Birmingham every morning if the convention committee would ar range to send 100 persons over to be cared for. He said he felt sure that Bessemer Sunday school people could and would care for fully 100 delegates.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-04-09
SUNDAY SCHOOL CONVENTION.
Interesting Session Is Held at Union
 Springs.

Union Springs, April S.-(Special.) 1.-The County District Sunday school convention was held here yesterday with a good att tendance. Reports of schools were heard and then short addresses were made by Rev. R. l.. Bell, Rev. L. H. Watkins and Rev. E. l.. Crawford. The music was rendered by the different schools of the town and a number of recitations were also a pleasing feature. The following officers were elected for the ensuing year: President, J. s. Branscomb; secretary and treasurer, R. l.. West. Messrs. J. O.. Stakely and B. T. Hey were elected to represent the county work at the state convention which convenes In Birming ham this week.
 7 Another heavy rain fell here last night, doing considera ble damage to gardens.
 Quite a crowd of our people attended a picnic at Midway Saturday and in the afternoon there was a game of ball be- tween Midway and Union Springs, result ing in victory for Midway, 13 to 1.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-04-09
RESIGNS PASTORATE,
The Rev. EIdred M. Stewart Will
 Leave Southsde Baptist

Montgomery, April s.-(Special.) 1.-The Rev. Eldred M. Stewart, pastor of the Southside Baptist church, yesterday morning rendered to his congregation his resignation with the request that 1t take effect on the first of May. While the an nouncement has not been definitely made by him that he will accept the call that has been extended from Lafayette, 1t is generally understood that such will be his action.
 Mir. Stewart Is one of Montgomery s youngest and most promising preachers. Though but 2 years of age he has had abundant experience in the field that he has chosen for his life work, and a well rounded education has added to his pow CTS that have made his three years stay in this city harmonious and pleasant
 The Lafayette call Is looked upon as a very fiattering one.. and one, also, that will be acceptaby filled should Mr. Stew art accept.