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Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1907-04-23
UPHOLDs UNwRITTEN LAW.
Louisiana Grand Jurors Refuse to
Indict Congressman Favrot.

Indict Congressman Favrot.
After being in Jail since Nov. Z, 1906,
when he shot and killed his family ply
stefan, DR.. r. II. Aldrich, Congressman
elect George X. Favrot of Baton Rouge,
La, was restored to his wife and son,
having been virtually exonerated through
the grand jury refusing to find an indct-
ment. The first to get to the Jail with
the news for Mr.. Favrot was his 14-year-
old son, George. Mrs. Favrot broke down
from joy when she saw her husband com
ing home free man. The failore of the
grand jury to indict Favrot practically
means the upholding of the unwritten
law in Louisiana. Aldrich was charged
by Favrot with making disparaging re-
marks about Mrs. Favrol.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1907-04-23
Town Consumed by Flames.

Between 800 and GOO people were rem
dered homeless by fire which swept the
town of Westwego. situated on the Mis-
sissippi river. opposite New Orleans In
all forty-two buildings, including Pres
byterian church, the town hall. the post
office and number of stores were de-
stroyed. The loss is estimated at 500
900, with only about $4,000 of insurance.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1907-04-23
LAND SINKS IN NEBRASKA.
Strong Odor of Oil Comes from the
Ground.

Ground.
Five acres 81 land west of Gross, Neb.,
have sunk fatty two feet in the past few
weeks. The ground affected is on the
farm of Mr.. Littig, two and one-half
miles from the city, and a strong odor of
oil is rising from the ground. Some of
the residents are of the opinion that the
country rests on a newly forming volcano,
while others believe that the disturbed
farm rests over a vast subterranean lake
of oil. 1t is asserted by some of the
citizens that they have heard the distinct
having of waves as they have washed
against hidden shores in the depth of
the earth. The odor of oil is very pro-
nounced and there is also strong aroma
of birthstone Some of the more super
stitious have lost all interest in coal oil
and are spending their time in prayer.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1907-04-23

Arthur Snodgrass, representative of
the Waters Pierce Oil Company at Ced-
raj. San Luis Potosi, Mexico. was shot
and seriously wounded by robbers and
$1,000 of the company's funds stolen.
SnodgraSS was at work in his Office when
be was attacked.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1907-04-23
Dyramite Wa. in Pine,

Michel Vorski, a laborer. picked up
ON the street in Tonawanda, n Y. a
pipe which appeared to be filled with
tobacco. and lighted it. immediately there
was terrific explosion and his eyes were
blown out
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1907-04-23
E,ce,leut Counterfeit snver po,,.r

What is said to be one of the best
pieces of counterfeit coin ever passed in
the city has turned up in a Columbus.
Ohio. saloon and is now in possession Of
the police. Ii is an almost perfect re-
production of silver dollar ami its
make is of the highest type.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1907-04-23
DEATH ENTANGLEs PROPERTY.
Litigation Probable Over Bohrbaugh
Estate Mt OTTAWA Kan.

Col S. Il. Bohrbaugh. one of the
wealthiest citizens of Ottawa, Kan, died
at Excelsior Springs, Mo. The death
raises the question Of what disposition
will be made of his estate, as proceed
ings are pending to decide whether or
rot Col. Bohrbaugh was of sound mind.
tie left y will in which large requests
are given 20 Baker university, Baldwin,
Kan: Bethany hospital and the First
Methodist church of Ottawa, but after
the execution of the will he decided prac-
tically all of his property to members OF
the family of his sister-in-law, Mrs. E. p.
Hubbard.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1907-04-23
slain In His own Home.

George Shambacher. wealthy real es-
tate dealer. 16 years of age. was shot
and MORALLY wounded while in the dining
room of his home in East Forty-fourth
street. New York. His family believe
that a burglar surprised by Shambacher
shot him.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1907-04-23
Honduran Foe Gives Up.

A cabIesram has been received in New
Orleans from President Zelaya of Mic
aragua at Managua saying that Presi-
dent Bonilla of Honduras had surren-
dered at Amapala. where he and his
army have been beSieged.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1907-04-23
Doctor Sentenced TO Hanr

Judge Hart at Nashville denied an
application for new trial in the case of
j. Herman Feist. physician convicted
of the murder of Mrs. Rosa Mangrum.
whose body was found in the river at
Cairo, H. DIR. Feist was sentenced to be
hanged on June u.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1907-04-23
Kerosene ExpIodes, $ burned.

An attempt TO start a fire with kero-
sene resulted fatally to ]. c. Price and
seven children near Gunter. Texas. The
dead. who were burned beyond recogni-
ton, include FIVE children of Price, be-
sides his srepdaughter. Jottie Byers. and
a niece, Miss Aline Upchurch.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1907-04-23

Word comes from Boston that work
will be begun on the new Cape Cod canal
by the middle of May. provided the State
railroad commissioners take early action
on the proposed change in the site of the
Buzzard's Bay station Of the New York
New Haven and Hartford road.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1907-04-23

The Thaw jury in New York reported
its inability TO reach an agreement and
was discharged, after which it became
known that seven members insisted on
the infiction of the death penalty and
five favored acquittal because of insanity.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1907-04-23

A warrant has been issued against Earl
varetare. q palmist and clairvoyant at
Greensboro. n. c., charging him with
larceny. yaretare is accused of taking
jeweiry and money to the amount of s10,-
OcO from prominent women and others
whose fortunes be told
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1907-04-23
Chinn keeps Coolies Homo

The emigration of Chinese coolies from
their own country to Panama and Colon
bia as lahOrers is not desired by the
Chinese government, according to mail
adYices received in Washington.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1907-04-23
Rescued After SIX Days.

A dispatch from Nassau. Bahamas, re-
ports the rescue of the crew of ten zen
AZ the British barkentine Trinidsd after
they had elang to the rigging of their
sinking ship for nearly sax days. The
men were half naked and almost dead
from starvation and thirst
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1907-04-23

Stanford White, victim of Thaw's bull
let's, was one of the best known archi-
tects in the country. He designed many
famoas structures throughout the land,
including a number of the most prominent
buildings for the Columbian exposition.
Mr.. White was born in New York City
Nov. 8, 1858.
There is hardly city of prominence in
the country that does not boast at least
one building designed by his firm.
Possessing himself sense of beauty
that enabled him instantly to grasp the
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1907-04-23
Fatal earthquakes in Mexico

Two cities were wiped out and 800
persons are reported killed by an earth
quake which devastated a large part Of
the Republic of Mexico.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1907-04-23

The compress of the Traders Com
pany. with it, contents of 1900 bales
of cotton. was destroyed by fire in Chick
ASIA. 1. T.. causing loss estimated ut
between $650.O00 and 100000. The
flames were famed by a strong wind and
the town was only saved from destruc-
ton by the citizens helping fight the fire.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1907-04-23
Families Escape Fiery Death

Men, women and children jumped from
third-story windows TO escape death in
fire in tenement building at 1882 Co
lumbus road Cleveland. Nine families
v-ere asleep on the three floors when the
GameS broke out. A panic followed.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1907-04-23

Does this "dementia Americana" flaunt
the woman it loves for two long years
through the capitals of Europe and then
kill? "Dementia Americana" never hides be-
hind the skirts of a woman; "dementia
Americana" never puts q woman on the
stand to lay bare her shame to protect it.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1907-04-23

away, as at present, than to erect and
maintain furnaces especially for its com
bustion. While such measure might be
desirable from a hygienic point of view,
the financial prospect is not an alluring
one.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1907-04-23
New York Law Upheld.

The United States Supreme Court at
Washington handed down decision
holding that the New York inheritance
transfer law is constitutional.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1907-04-23
Ewyptian Go~ernor Rentrp.

Lord Cromer. Great Britain's plenipo-
tertiary on the Nile. who reclaimed great
sections of Egypt. has been forced by III
health TO resign his position.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1907-04-23
CHURCH sTEEPLE Is BURNED.
Fire SmOlders for Sixty Hours After
lightning Stroke

Lightning Stroke.
As result of a stroke of lightning
during a recent storm the steeple on Holy
Trinity Catholic church on Fifth street,
Cincinnati, was so badly burned three
days later that its wrecked frame will
have to be torn down. The loss will run
well into the thousands of dollars. For
more than sixty hours a spark smoldered
at the base of the great cross that capped
the big spire, fire fighters having twice
been called and each time believing the
flames subdued.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1907-04-23

We admirefhe chivalry of the knights OF
the middle ages who went about rescuing
maidens in distress. Why should we with
hold our sympathy from Harry Thaw who
so valiantly rescued the child Evelyn from
this parasite?
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1907-04-23

Sidney Perham. the first Prohibition
Governor of Maine, who died in Wash
ington Wednesday. was a famous man in
his prime. He was born in Woodstock.
Me-. March -. 1919.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1907-04-23
ooyernor OF Bermuda quit..

Lieut.. Gen. Sir Robert MaeGregor
Stewart. n c. e., has rendered to the
British colonial Office his resignation as
governor and commander in chief of the
colony of Bermuda. Ii is understood
that solely private reasons are the cause
pf his action.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1907-04-23

Andrew Carnegie has rededicsted the
$6.ooo.00o institute building which he
gave to Pittsburg. and in the presence of
aotables from all over the world declared
that the proper disposition of wealth is
more important than amassing q fortr ~
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1907-04-23
100. Business Gains

Statements secured by the Wall Street
Journal from the big Industrial corpor-
atoms show large gains in business in
the first quarter OF 1907 over the same
period last year.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1907-04-23

If this rich young man instead of being
Harry Thaw, the son of millionaire of
Pittsburg, had been a poor Italian and his
victim, instead of man of artistic temper
ament maker Of plaster casts and girl
whom they quarreled about was a chorus
girl in the London Theater, how long would
brainstorms and paranoia have prevailed?
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1907-04-23
New Mayor In Chicago

Fred 4. BusSe has been inaugurated
as the first four-year Mayor of Chicago
in the presence of large and enthu-
sis site .roNd
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1907-04-23

The Old Dominion steamship James
town, which arrived at Norfolk, Va, from
New York was seriously threatened by
FIRE which ragged in her forward bod be-
tween decks for an hour and half.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1907-04-23
LODGE IN FINANCIAL STRAITS.
Death Claims Said to Be S15O,OOO
and Funds $4,000

Coincident with the filing in the Cir
cult Court in Columbus, Ohio, by Attor-
ney General Wade II. Ellis of a suit in
quo warranto to GUST the Grand Lodge of
the Ancient Order of United Workmen
of Ohio from doing business in the State,
the lodge filed an answer admitting the
truth of the charges made and consent
ing to the prayer of the petition. 1t is
said the lodge has death claims against
it amounting to $4,000 and its funds
are only $1,000.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1907-04-23

James III. Eckels, president Of the
Commercial National Bank. and former
Comptroller of the Currency. was found
dead in bed at his home in Chicago.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1907-04-23
STRIKING EXCERPTS FROM
JERoME'S CLOSING SPEECH.

There were two ordinary men in this case,
and between them was a tigress urging
them on. Why, men, there are the same
old elements here that have made criminal
history ever since the world began.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1907-04-23

The real question here is whether New
York City is to become a mining camp. If
this sort of thing can go on. if the onlv
thing between q citizen and his enemy Is a
brain storm, then every man had better
pack a gun.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1907-04-23

Charles f. Newberry. contractor. was
shot TO death and ID. NJ. Curry and VIII
liam Mckinley. employees of the Citico
furnace. we're fatally shot as the result
Of y quarrel at CiticO, Tenn.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1907-04-23

Great actress, indeed She thought she
could play on you like so many children.
She comes here in her little school girl
dress and tries to impress you this as
sumed childishness.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1907-04-23

Chris Rodgers was arrested at Temple.
Texas, on the charge Of being implicated
in 1900 cotton swindic.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1907-04-23

Harry Thaw called upon the district at
torney, the man who is now trying to take
his life, and demanded that he do some
thing to cleanse the city Of this human
leper White.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1907-04-23

Waging battle for American womanhood
and bafied by wealth and social position,
Thaw met and killed Stanford White.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1907-04-23

This "angel child comes here, and weaves
a web of lies to fool you--to induce you to
acquit cold FLOODED, cowardly murderer on
a defense Of 'dementia Americana"
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1907-04-23

When she was the wife of Thaw White
naat the girl and repeat edly insulted her
Such conduct gentlemen, deserves the sever
est punishment.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1907-04-23
victim of Thaw's bullets.

they were married with Mrs. Thaw con-
sent at Pittsburg.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1907-04-23

society. Mr.. White designed Madison
Square garden, in which he met his
death, and his great studio was in the
tower where he held all his famous ar
tiStic aptaT-tainmantc
The Coeur d'Alene press. (Coeur d'Alene, Idaho) 1906-1907, 1907-03-04
GRAND
CONSOLIDATED
Fabulous Wealth of Mines is
Doubted

Since the investigation Of the
affairs Of Col. John r. Firch com
menced in Spokane, there has been
much specializing in certain circles
In this city a. 70 the outcome. Some
Of those who were at one time con-
nected with FiFch state that he did
not conduct the business Ia straight
forward legitimate manner, aud those
who are still connected with the
colonel state that be 10 as good as
gold and that they will not loss
what email amounts they have in
vested In his properties, but will Ia
a measure gain the wealth spoken OF
in Firch's letters TO brennan.
Col. John r. Firch FIRST came 10
Occur d'Alene in the summer Of 1905
at the request Of parties and promoted
the Occur d'Alene- Mastodon Mining
q Milling company with great success.
Later he became interested in prop.
critics In the southern part Of the TN.
tied States and left for that territory
after forming to some extent a stock
company. This stock company was
formed ON the basis Of each party TAX.
ing stock; claim TO be located for
each $3.50 paid over and personal
agreement made between the parties
buying stock aud Col. Firch. Col.
Firch represented the fields to be- Of
fabulous wealth aud after securing
number Of subscriptions, among those
Il. p. fireman, Henry Leeper, George
Miller, Thomas Dockery, w, I. Nc.
Mimi, A. H. Chandler, j. W. Gard
enr, Harry Runz, A. c. May, Frank
Stevens, Chas. Wheaton, NJ. Paules,
A. Rambuksy and Rev. q. Liden,
departed for the south 10 make the
locations as agreed. According 20
Col. Firch's statements these invest.
ments Of $3.50 would bring the iuves. |
tors from eIO, 900 to 800, 600 re
turns.
Mr.. Brennan stated today that
Firch appeared 10 be acting In good
Iaith and that they felt he was reliable
until he visited the south aud wrote
The Coeur d'Alene press. (Coeur d'Alene, Idaho) 1906-1907, 1907-03-04
First Game of the Season.

The first ball game Of the season
was played Saturday afternoon in
Blackwell park as q practice game De-
tween the Swedish Lutheran college
and the high school. The game
ended with a score Of Is to 3 In favor
Of the high school boys. who arranged
the game to try out pitchers for the
season. Donald McPhee did the
twiIling and Ben Farley caught for
the high school, while the Lansing
brothers formed the battery for the
college team. The game was largely
attended by the fans Of both schools
and aroused much interest. The high
school has secured an opening game
for the season with the Spokane high
school for March % at tie grounds
in Spokane The high school rooters
will attend in a body.
The Coeur d'Alene press. (Coeur d'Alene, Idaho) 1906-1907, 1907-03-04
Funeral OF Miss Sander.

Yesterday afternoon there occurred
1t the Presbyterian church the funeral
of tie daughter Of Mr. and Mrs. V.
~. Sander, Miss Eta Sander, who
died March ! at spokane.
The funeral was largely attended
by the many friends Of the family aud
the church was filled to overfiowinR.
The Knights ot Pythias were present
in body, accompanying the process
sion from the home To Forest GENE
tory where inteTment was made. Per.
baps never before In the history Of
the city has there been such a floral
display There we're set pieces from
the merchants Of the city and secret
organizations. The services we're
conducted by Rev. A. Litherland,
assisted BY Rev, DR.. Giboney a spo.
kane, former pastor o. the Presby.
terian church Of this city. Who
preached the sermon, aud paid tribute
to the departed member Of the Sand
er family. Following the services
at the church, the procession made It's
way TO Forest cemetery where the
usual burial service was held. The
pail bearers we're Givens LithsrIand.
Cd Young. william Nudge, Willis
RObish, william f. Stoddard and
Leroy Weston.
The stole Of the Idaho Mercantile
company, which has been closed since
the death Of Miss Sander opened this
morning The mother i prostrated
and the death Of Miss Sander has
proven q severe shock 10 the entire
family.
The Coeur d'Alene press. (Coeur d'Alene, Idaho) 1906-1907, 1907-03-04

alton TO the senate Thursday. The
committee on public lands was pre-
pared to act, when today it received
a note from the president that he de-
sired the name withdrawn, without
giving any reason. Inquiry failed to
bring any information from the ex-
ecutive as to the cause. This was the
first appointment made purely on the
recommendation OF Senator w. e.
Borah, for whom, SO Hepburn says,
he sent the recommendation tn the
president. Hepburn claims he is
personally not concerned in the nom
ination, although the report was cir
culated that he and Borah had lock.
ed horns over the appointment.
Senator Ankeny today presented
large number Of petitions from Wash
ington residents in favor OF the ma
tiOnal law Of reciprocal demurrage,
citing as previous petitions did, the
immense losses the lack Of cars en-
tail. Senator Fulton of Oregon has
also filed a similar memorial from
the Oregon legislature.
The Coeur d'Alene press. (Coeur d'Alene, Idaho) 1906-1907, 1907-03-04
SUPPLY BILLSFOR IDAHO

Boise, Idaho, March A. The ap-
preparations committees Of the two
houses held a joint meeting yesterday
to agree upon sums 70 be granted
state Institutions. The total amount
of the bond issue decided upon was
S26l, 600, which leaves a margin Of
S39, 600 on the states bonding limit
Of $500, 500. The conclusions reached
By the committee on the bond issue
for the several institutions we're as
follows:
Lewiston state normal school, s4O,-
600.
Albion state normal school, $40, :
600.
Academy of Idaho at Pocatello,
S2l, 900.
Idaho industrial training school,
$50, 600.
State university, $50, 600.
Soldiers home, 90, 600.
Asylum at Orofino, $40, 600.
Capitol building, $50, 600.
This does not include university
short term bonds not to be Issued un-
til after the next meeting Of the state
board of equalization.
The Coeur d'Alene press. (Coeur d'Alene, Idaho) 1906-1907, 1907-03-04
SCOTT SEEKS

W. Lloyd Scott, president of the
Occur d'Alene Mastodon Mining com.
pany, who recently brought suit and
had E. P. Brennan, q prominent real
estate and mining man of this city.
arrested on a charge of illegally hold !.
ing the books and records Of the COM
Pany, is now seeking to effect a truce
and call everything square. He also
makes concessions to Brennan and
the balance of the stockholders in an
effort to secure peace.
Some time ago Brennan was ar
rested and accused Of illegal practices
with the books Of the company.
Brennan claimed that the books were
stolen from his Office and was dis
charged by the court. Scott then
brought civil action to secure the
balance of the books.
During the past few days he offered
to return the books and records and
recognize the Office established in the
Hyde block in Spokane, by Brennan
as the legal Office Of the company.
He stated that his reason for making
concessions was 10 secure peace and
harmony and TO keep the business
moving. The work Of development
is still being forwarded bat DO stock
has been sold since the trouble started
over a month ago. Brennan and the
balance OF the stockholders concerned
have not decided whether to accept
the proposals mpde by Scott. Stock
holders Of the company state that
Scott should be satisfied as he has the
big end Of the deal. According 70
his contract Scott Is to receive one
sixth interest in the company for
The Coeur d'Alene press. (Coeur d'Alene, Idaho) 1906-1907, 1907-03-04

ton at Rathdrum with the county
corder, naming as trustees, Jas.
Monaghan, l. L. Magee, 9. B. King,
G. W. Mason, S. G. Sargent, P. j.
Scallon and G. w. Craik. The COM
pany is capitalized at $25, O0O. The
State Trust & Investment company
owns much valuable residence prop
erty in the city and also has 800
acres of fine farm land north Of the
city which will be irriated. Office
rooms are being arranged for in the
rear of the First National bank build
ing and the company expects to be
located within the next few days. It
will transact real estate and insurance
business and is steadily increasing its
holdings in local real estate.