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Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1907-07-30
&aoDE RAMAN
THE MYSTERY or
sfSSEA THE CENTURY .,

duced evidence that Nicolai was a girl.
The procurator was enraged.
From Helsinfors Nicolai coon fed 20
Antwerp. Belgium, changing her name
to Nicolai Konstantineyitch. At At
werp a banker, NJ. Citizens, sent her to
the United States. Arrived In Chicago,
Nicolai was presented to Charles Hem
rotin, Belgian consul, who introduced
her TO the Russian consul, and, after
taking out naturalization papers. Nj
coiai eventually became secretary TO
Baron Schlippenbach. Russian consul.
The life Of De Raglan in Chicago
was disclosed after her death in Phoe-
nix. She smoked and drank hard, used
profane language and travelled with
rapid set of young men. She married
her first wife" when 20 years old.
Nine years later the wife obtained
divorce, and then married Francis P.
Bradchulis, De Raylan's business part
ner. Nicolai at once went to New York
and married Anna Davidson, an act
ress. who brought suit to get posses
sion of the estate after De Rayian's
death and sought to establish that De
Raglan was a man. Letters discovered
in the strong wooden chest In which
the dairy was found indicate that Mrs
Anna De Raglan knew Nicolai's life
secret
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1907-07-30

Not since the time of the puzzling
fury, has there come to public attention
such sex riddle as has been presented
In the case OF Nicolai de Raglan, who
masqueraded eighteen years as man
and was found to be woman only
after her death in Phoenix, Ariz, last
December. A diary and a bundle of
correspondence, in the Office Of the Chi
cago public administrator, reveal an
amazing story.
De Raglan, 1t appears, was started
on her career OF deception in an at
tempt to blackmail her mother, at
whom she was incensed because the
paternity Of the girl was kept a secret
De Raglan adopted male attire and
tried to prove that she had been mas
Queraded as girl by her mother in
vioiatIon of the laws of Russia, which
provide heavy punishment for such an
ofense. A feature Of the story Is the
M. Cunstantini Petrovitch Pobiedonost-
Ell, procurator of the holy synod, in
her case, and prevailed on him to start
suit against her mother.
The diary, which covers the period
between 1888 and 1892, shows that the
real family name of De Raglan was
Taletsky. The first entries depict her
as school girl Is years old, about to
graduate from a seminary at Kiev,
Russia. At this time the girls mother
suddenly acquires wealth to the
amount of 100000 rubles (about $685.
0O0), and Nicolai, the only name by
which De Raglan Is known to have been
called, discovers that the money has
by member of the nobility, to be con-
served in the interests of Nicolai. The
girl becomes curious as to the reason
for the settlement and suspects that
the unknown nobleman Is her father,
but fails to drag information on the
point from her mother. Then comes
the inspiration that resulted in eighteen
years of pseudo-masculinity for De
Raglan
In Russia the law makes 1t a crime
punishable by imprisonment for any
person to gain entrance for a boy into
a girls school and also, under the mill
tary statutes, makes it serious crime
for mother to hide the sex of male
child. Young De Raglan, according to
the journal, schemed to blackmsil her
own mother by aid of these laws, and
to this end took into her confidence her
French goveTness, Louise Ratone. Two
years were spent In preparing for the
assumption Of the male disguise. and in
1891 Louise Ratone wrote to the late
N. Pobiedonostefr, procurator of the
holy synod, telling In detail the alleged
facts in the case. The churchman In
sisted on starting criminal proceedings
against the mother. At his instance
Nicolai swore out complaint against
her mother in Odessa. The woman was
arrested and preparations started for
the trial.
This, however, was too swift pro-
ceedfng for Nfcolai. and, fearing detec-
ton. she procured money from Fancy
Rosdorhney a woman living IN St Pc
tersburg with whom she had professed
to fall in love, and fed to Helsinfors
Finland, leaving a letter for NJ Po-
biedonosteff, telling him that f1lial de-
votion prevented her appearance against
her mother The procurator was
chagrined, but ordered the officials to
proceed with the case. The mother pro-
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1907-07-30
GuDDEN'S WAY

Mabel went into the library and found
the old gentleman sitting there with
his newspaper. She perched herself on
the arm OF his chair and, as he looked
particularly stern and forhdding, bo-
gan to twist his near whisker around
her slim forehnger, which was little
way she had. Upon which, the old
gentleman, with a sigh Of resignation
and evaporation blended, dropped his
paper IN his lap and said:
''weii?'
"Oh, nothing" replied Mabel conttn-
uing the curling process
"Then what In nation Don't do
that, girl You're Pulling me-"
Mabel tossed the newspaper to the
door and slipped into Its place by
the way, papa" she said, -and apropos
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1907-07-30

murder Theo
perfunory ground OF an
"unwrten
O and
possible effect when the latter
u for q newt 5 In the
remarkable murders the fact is I'm
the
to
the y-soaked
White without
the blight OF murder shah
his deught
innocent Of the specific crime alleged
In of
rhst q ID death-Kansas CITY Journal
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1907-07-30
NATURE OF LIGHTNING.
Discoveries Made Through Use

Discoveries Made Through Use Of
Camera at Smithsonian Institution.
Remarkable studies of the nature OF
have been made by a gifted
Danish-Ame-ican experimenter under
the auspices of the Smithsonian Insti-
tuition. Not only has II been learned
that lightning flashes are made I'D of
lnnumerable shorter flashes. and that
streaks OF lightning are really linked.
or chain lightning, but the existence
Of black or invisible lightning has been
ascertained The genius who has tax
en- lightning for his study is Alexander
Larsen. who came to this country
from Denmark a few years ago. and
whose education ia photography, cham
lstry and electricity was picked up at
night school
Several years ago Larsen wrote to
The Smithsonian Institution, enclosing
Photographs OF lightning, which he
bad taken with a common hand cam
Ea. and suggesting that If camera
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1907-07-30
THE DREAMER.

He builds as he can, as he Will
In weakness or strength as II seems I;
And 1t is what It Is; for his skill
Is only the truth Of his dreams
And his dreams are as strong as his fam,
Or as weak as the fears that they own
And what to his soul either sayeth,
That Is, and that guides him alone
So some ships that are stately and fair
Go down for morsel of faith;
While some thistle-down barks, light as
air,
No storm can move out Of their path.
Weekly Bouquet.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1907-07-30

He not informed that his old engine was on eShl
htion and was wandering through the transportation
exhibition when be happened upon it His JOY at the
recognition Of his Old pet Is still remembered by those
who were the secret and who accompanied the famous
engineer his rounds
Entwist,e was not 16 years Of when Stephen
son completed his plans secured charter for the rail-
road between Liverpool and Manchester, laid his track
and was ready the train Dntwistle was recon-
mended Stephenson by less parsonage than the
Duke Br.dgewnter, whose steward informed his high
ness that Entwiste the best mechanic in the shops
Mr. Enwtstie In his humble home delights to live over
the old days and tell the story Of the preparations and
the trip the of which fresh In his mind
from frequent iteration.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1907-07-30

Of nothing on earth, what did you quar-
rel with Mr.. Glidden aboutT'
The old gentleman's thick pepper
and-salt eyebrows drew together In
frown. "None OF your business, miss"
be answered.
"But l want to know"
well, If you want to know, 1t was
over a political matter"
II didn't know you ever went In for
politics Tell me about II"
There's nothing to tell I wasn't
directly interested. You're giving me
a cramp In my knee. Pick up that pa
per and give 1t to me and skip. Isn't
there any place l can go without your
coming along and bothering meT"
Not any know Of" replied Mabel,
calmly, -and l don't believe I'm hurt
Ing your knee, either. 1t was about ten
years ago, wasn't itY'
That's right said the old gentle
man cit was in the presidential cleo
t,on OF 96 Time Bryan ran against
Mckinley"
..was Mr.. Glidden for McKinley7"
-He said Mckinley would win
don't think he was ever for anybody
but Glldden."
.swen. he was right, wasn't her
Certainly he was right Oh. Ger
tainly."
sWeIlIr
.sWeu. he made some darned imper-
tinent remark, that's all, al not for
the hrst time by many. He-well, that's
all there was about 1t. Now, run along. .
do you want me to pull your wills
ksrs again or are you going to tell meT
Now, lock here. Nab. you wouldn't
understand. well, 1 offered to bel
him 8 10 / that Bryan would be elected
and be undertook TO tell me that gam.
bling on elections was Immoral and that
an offer 20 bet was - argument and
that he was content to base his belief
on certain facts and figures that ap
peaied to bis judgment and all that sor,
OF -reproving me, by griefi"
1T think you needed reproof,- ak
Mabel shocking, Don't you your
self know that gambling is immoral
And I always looked I'D 10 you 50
papai Mr. Glidden was perfectly
right"
The old gentleman ptnched her ear
THAT'S what he was be admitted
That's what grinds ma I'Ve knows
Gudden ever since Was knee high b
a toad and l always found him TO b
IN ths right That's the trouble. II 20.
want to know"
The girl patted his shoulder Eymcn
thetsaliy and smiled
s.Tns frst tizns ever saw htm~ sRi'
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1907-07-30
Kaiser Put MIX in His Soup.

A story is being told to the effect
that Emperor William while on a
hunting expedition lately in North
Germany took breakfast at the castle
of young newfy-married couple. The
soup was served en- tasse, and the
kaiser, who was busily engaged in
conversation, asked the servant for
milk and sugar, thinking it was tea.
The hostess was too shy to call
attention to the mistake. The milk
and sugar were brought in, and the
kaiser added them to the soup. When
he slipped it he discovered his mis-
take but rather than embarrass the
hostess he heroically drank the
lot--New York Sun.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1907-07-30

the old gentleman, was when / was
at school in Bagleyville- 1 had mar
bic board that I'd traded another boy
out of. 1t was just plain board about
q foot long with square holes cut in the
base OF it, some larger than others.
You stood or and shot at the boles
If you got through the very biggest
hole you got your own marble back and
another one; If you got through the
next biggest you got three marbles, and
so on The highest you could win was
twenty, but you could just barely get
through ti.4t. All the marbles that
missed g5lng through any hole-and
most of them dld-went 30 the owner
OF the board Seer"
II see," said the girl "Sort Of a slot
Machine
mot at ALL corrected the old gen
tlemsn- There was no gambling about
P. It all depended on the skill Of the
players, There was one boy who al
ways shot at the biggest hole and he
won every time, until / barred him out
for a sure thing sport Well, while the
boys were shooting Glidden came up
and watched and presently declared
that no known marbles could 60
through the twenty hole unless 1t was
hammered through. I called him liar,
of course, and offered to fight him, but
he said that fighting was wrong. which
Is right, of course, and that he was
right, which he was. had been run
ming the game In perfect good faith,
but the board had got wet and swelled
the wood since / tried It. It made me
a great deal Of trouble, / remember"
Poor daddyi'' said the girl, pity
ingly.
THAT was always the way With
him." said the old gentleman, quite
savagely. Some boys know 1t all and
get let down He knew it all and that
was all there was to 1t He called the
teacher down once for spelling seize
's-i-e-z-e.' Teacher was sure she could
not have been mistaken. She had
spelled It te-ie' all her life, but she
looked 1t up and, sure enough, Glidden
was right. He was good enough to In
struct B4ll Somes, the station agent
that it was 'daypo' and not 'deepo.
Bill said that Glidden young one would
get his measly little neck wrung some
time, but Glidden himself was always
the only successful predicter. He told
me I'd get chicken pox If played with
Lem Green. who was getting ever 1t
and got ii. He was the only boy who
came TO the Baptist Sunday school pic
mic with an umbrella. He said be
thought 1t was going to rain. though
the Lord Harry only knows who made
him a weather prophet But 1t rained
all right. It had to-
Mabel squeezed his arm and giggled
''you see, 1t wasn't just the election
Il was Glldden. And there were two
or three others there and they agreed
with him, andI wss glad Of the
chance 10 quarrel with him, If you wan
to know"
ibid you hear that they were goins
to leave Chicago?- asked Mabel
"No. Are they? I'm glad of IL"
All but Bert" said Mabel. -Bertt
studying medicine, you know"
who's BertY'
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1907-07-30

"Pa," said little Willie, looking up
from his book, what is a 'comatose
stateY"
.sWelI. my SON." replied Willie's pa,
"iuss, at present there isn't a single
fomatose state in the union; all hust-
ling and prosperous. "-Philadelphia
Press
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1907-07-30
rho nnIlng PasaIon.

Telegram Operator Thirty words;
that will be $1.sJ, madam.
Madam-Oh, you're mistaken. The
message is only ten words; the rest
Is simply a postscript-E osea TrEH-
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1907-07-30

The population OF the globe IS l.
400. 000, GOO. OF whom 35,214.o00 die
every year The births amount to
So. TO-, 0oo every year. or more 6han
one q second
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1907-07-30

A British army return states that
during last year flfty-seyen commits
sions were granted to the men from
the ranks.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1907-07-30
Rutter,n RiynI.

Beaten by a Frenchman in the dis
American has now far outstripped his
scientific rival across the sea in turning
that discovery to commercial uses. One
result Is that American manufacturers
are shipping hundreds of tons of oleo-
margarine back to the land Of its orr
gin every year, and are selling 1t there
cheaper than the Frenchmen them
selves can make it Chicago is now the
center of the oleomargarine industry of
the world--Technlca World Magazine.
A lot of trouble would be averted
If women feared men as much as they
do mice.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1907-07-30

ibid you hear that they were going
to leave Chicago?- asked Mabel
"No. Are they? I'm glad of It"
All but Bert" said Mabel. -Bert's
studying medicine, you know"
who's BertY'
Bert Glidden, Of courss,- replied
The White Pine news. [volume] (Ely, Nev.) 1906-1910, 1907-08-24
Shirt Special

Mems madras negligee shirts,
coat styles, cuffs attached and
detached, full assortment of col
lars, all sizes, values $1.25 to
st $780, your choice .$l.OO
The White Pine news. [volume] (Ely, Nev.) 1906-1910, 1907-08-24
Youths Suits

Single and double breasted models
in which every new, youthful
style feature is given expression.
An assortment in blue grays and
fancies, selling values & mn
$3.50 to $40, now going at Y0'VV
The White Pine news. [volume] (Ely, Nev.) 1906-1910, 1907-08-24

Ladies' patent leather Gibson ties French
heels $3.50 value at $495
Ladies' patent leather, Gibson ties, high mill
tary heel, $3.50 value at $3.50
$500 vail value at Vs. ~ ' $435
Ladies' kid ties, patent tips, medium heels,
$3.50 value at $45O
Ladies' kid tie, tent tip, medium heels,
$3.50 value at 1870
Ladies' kid tes patent tip medium heels,
$500 value at $3.50
Ladies' patent leather, Gibson ties, $500
value at SZSo
Ladies' kid, turn sole, light house Shoes $500
value at 1926
Just complete of Ladies' Evening and Street Boots
Patent Leather Kid Tans and Ca welt and turn Solos, Make
your selection early, while we have your size and width
The White Pine news. [volume] (Ely, Nev.) 1906-1910, 1907-08-24
Classy NeCkWear

A large assortment of NeckWear,
made especially for us, the seasons
newest and nattiest crea lions, wide
range of co1ors and designs, regu-
lar 75c and $1OO offerings E0c
now going at oO~
The White Pine news. [volume] (Ely, Nev.) 1906-1910, 1907-08-24

Mems patent leather bucher Oxford, spade
last $3.50 value at $3.50
Mems patent leather blucher Oxford, spade
last $500 value at 1913
Mems patent leather blucher Oxford, spade
last, $500 value at $4.35
Mems tan bucher Oxfords Stetson make
$3.50 value at $3.50
'' at c on li11' .. ' @' T.00 ~ $685.
Mems kid blucher Oxfords 5000 value at
only $3.50
Mems kid blucher Oxords, $500 value at
only 1895
Agency for E. Neeon, Strong and Garfield and Steson
fine Shoes for Men. We also complete line of Mems
high and and low cut Working Shoes
The White Pine news. [volume] (Ely, Nev.) 1906-1910, 1907-08-24
Specials in Ladies'
NeCkWear

An assortment of white stocks, long
and medium tab finished with lace and
insertion, good quality and washable,
values up to Csc, to be sold 0Ec
this week at only NV
The White Pine news. [volume] (Ely, Nev.) 1906-1910, 1907-08-24
Shoe Buying a Pleasure Here

foot fitted correctly When have to brea
your either the shoe foot change shape Wbe
broken Avoid this by buying shoes here and having foot
for this week mentioned
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1907-09-18
WATERFOWL.

George Allen, employed at the hos
pital, has purchased the William Paul
residence.
Mrs. Lewis and daughter. employees
at the hospital, have rented the SchaYa
property where they have gone to
housekeeping.
Mrs. George Norton and daughter
and Hazel Pearce visited in Joslil
Thursday and attended the fair.
Roscoe Trout of Galesburg was a
visitor here last week at the home of
Mr. and Mrs. James Allsbrow. Mr..
| and Mrs. Trout expect to move here
! this week. Mr. Trout has employment
in the Silvis Yards.
Harry Nicholson and family have
returned from an extended visit with
relatives in Iowa.
Mr.. and Mrs. w. H. Ellis and daugh-
ter Coda spent from Saturday until
Monday with relatives and friends 10
Let's, Iowa.
Thomas Bafr enjoyed u visit from
his mother and brother of Rapids City
Sunday.
Fred Lyons and family spent SUI
day III Muscatine.
Mr. and Mrs. VIII Thompson who
for some time have been employed
here at the Illinois Western hospital.
Rave severed their connections with
that institution and have gone 10 their
home in the southern part of the STATE.
Mr.. and Mrs. w. Pinnick have r..
turned from a visit with relatives u
IsOuthcrn Kansas.
James Kelley has returned from =
visit with his daughter, Mrs. Fred
lKcnter in Chicago.
/ Mr.. and Mrs. Dave Schafer of Zuma
township are the happy parents OF a
baby daughter born Monday morning
Mrs. Schafer was formerly Miss Mabel
AllsbrOw of this place.
Mr.. and Mrs. John Lyons have re
turned from visit in Belle Plainc
Iowa
Mrs. Elizabeth Lucas has gone c
pay a visit TO her daughter sin Peoria
Miss Nellie Knapp has returneJ
from an extended visit with relatives
in Nebraska.
MIS-. george AlISDTOW anu udu@hte'
Mrs Clara Baff, visited III Yuma town
ship Tuesday the guest of Mr.. alt
Mrs. Dave Schafer
Rev. Mr.. Margileth has returne-
from Savanna where he has been Wis
itn~ with his daughter.
The proprietor of the Bishop saloon
Iarrested for selling liquor on Sunday
was fined $25 and costs.
The Harmony circle met Wednes
day afternoon with Mrs. Guy Nich"i
son.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1907-09-18
NEWS OF THE NEIGHBORS

the survey and the line that it is pro-
posed to adhere to, as follows: THE
party of engineers surveying for the
proposed interurban reached town and
proceeded on their way southwark to-
ward Amber. The line was projected
to cross the Midland at the deep cut
west of Amber, thence southwark
through Jackson township and cross
the Wapsie river near the Husmann
residence, from there to DIN, south to
StanwOOd and Davenport. There We're
II men in the party and they were
making a thorough survey. They re-
port the country between Monticello
and Manchester most favorable for the
building of a road. Monticello citizens
have put up their share Of the expense
for having the preliminary work done.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1907-09-18
HILLSDAlE.

Clara Johnson is visiting relatives
and friends in Rock Island and East
Moline.
The baby of Mr. and Mrs. Oliver Elk
strOm is quite sick.
Mr.. Carr of Rock Falls is spending
this week with friends in the country
''Hank" Robinson, Saturday morning.
while at the McGrCgor farm, was play
ing with dog, when the animal set
its teeth in his face, tearing the flesh
quite badly. The dog was shot.
Mr.. and Mrs. Holmes of Iowa are
here on visit with their son, John
Holmes, and wife.
Clarence Glen Birdie aud Verna But
yer left Monday morning for Urbana,
| ILL.,. to resume their studies.
Mr.. and Mrs. Harry Shay of Carbon
| Cliff are in the country this week with
| friends.
Clarence Butyer suffered a broken
nose Wednesday while playing ball at
the Joslin fair. He stepped backward
i'll hole just as he was reaching for
ball. The ball struck him across the
bridge of the nose.
| Justin Daley attended the general
conference in Rock Island Thursday
and Friday.
Miss Clara Mccartney of Albany is
visiting this week with friends in town
and vicinity.
Mr.. and Mrs. Joseph Zimmerman of
Chicago are visiting this week with
their nephew, Henry Khulper, and wife
Mary Mack of Chicago is here help,
ing care for her son, William, who con.
tinues quite i'll.
Mrs. May Young of Omaha. Neb., is
back on visit with relatives and
friends.
Jake Grayham of Iowa is here on 4
visit to relatives and friends in town
and vicinity.
DIR. Donohoo. after few days sick
ness, is able to be about
Mrs. Nancy Scott of Erie is visiting
at the home of her son. John Scott.
John Kendall died in Denver. Col.
"Wednesday afternoon. The telegram
announcing his death was delayed un
til Friday afternoon. James Dillon
started Saturday morning from Hills
dale to bring back the body.
Mrs. Clara Taggart and two children
of Tacoma, Wash, are back on a visit
with her mother, Mrs Sarah Wreath.
Rev. E. Mechem, former pastor al
this place, who was attending the con
ference in Rock Island, spent Sunday
In Hillsdale with friends. In the even
ing he preached.
J Edward McMurphy is in Omaha
Neb., this week.
Sadie Scott of Davenport spent a
few days last week with her mother
Mrs. David Scott.
Mr.. and Mrs. Joe Coon of Steward
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1907-09-18
ANDALUSlA.

Bernard Burgoyne is to build d
house on the farm of his father-in-law
Frank Woods.
A government river force came Sat
urday and commenced to work on The
levee Monday. They expect to be six
weeks making improvements.
Mrs. Annie Mounts and Mrs. John
Iceberg returned home Tuesday from
Adair, Iowa. where they have been
visiting Mrs Mounts brother.
Miss Hanna Burmeistcr. John Gaect-
nier and Miss Clara Gaernier, all OF
Davenport. spent Sunday at the home
of Mr. and Mrs l.. Burmeister.
Mrs. Peter Johnson. VINO has been
visiting at Osceola, Iowa, returned
home Monday.
Mrs. Ray Parmenter and two Chi
Gren came Monday to visit her pa
ents, Mr.. and Mrs. S. A. Leeman
Mr.. and Mrs Guy Wait came from
Reynolds Saturday evening and visiie,