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Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1908-07-14
Annual Carnage in the Name of
Patriotism Is Very Large.

Once more the annual barbaric sac
rificial orgie of death and mutilation,
which masquerades under the guise of
patriotic celebration of the nations
Independence day, has passed, and the
fearful cost has been counted in part.
In many homes there is mourning for
children who have met untimely ends
and adults whose lives paid the PEN
atty of wanton folly, while in dark
ened chambers and hospitals through
out the country lie thousands of MAIN
ed and suffering victims.
Results of the frenzied emthods by
which the Fourth of July is "cele-
brated" in the United States are given
in the Chicago Tribune's tenth annual
summary of the number of persons
killed and MANNED. Up to o'clock
on, the morning of the 9th reports
from all parts of the country showed
that forty-eight persons had been kill
ed and 1899 burned, MANNED, and
lacerated by the various instruments
used in making noise to celebrate the
signing of the declaration of indie
pendence.
Chicago's death list jumped from
two In 1907 to twelve this year, and
led in the number of lives sacrificed
in the large centers of the country.
In 1907 New York bore the distinc-
ton of giving up the largest number
of its citizens to the frenzied patri-
otism, having ten, which was two less
than Chicago has this year.
Cities in which the Fourth of July
deaths occurred were:
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1908-07-14
SHOOTS SELF IN PARK.
Waukesha Man Commits Suicid
uhIye Surrounded NV Children

Waukesha Man Commits Suicide
While Surrounded by Children.
Michael j. Regan. aged Al, foreman Of
the bottling plant of the Bethesda MIN
eral Spring Company. made dramatic
suicide when he calmly seated himself on
a bench in the city park in Waukesha, di-
rectly beneath the east window of the
public library, and fired bullet into his
brain with a 32-caliber revolver in the
presence of several children who were
playing nearby. Regain has been subject
to spells of melancholia for some time.
and year ago spent several months Mt a
local sanitarium. He had not been work
ing for several weeks, having secured a
vacation. His mother Mrs. Elizabeth
Regain OF Waukesha, ami sister, Mrs.
Henry Stocked of Chicago. survive him.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1908-07-14
HoNoRs ARE DIVIDED.
Different Cities Win Events in Fire
mems Tournament.

Different Cities Win Events in Fire
mems Tournament.
Lake Mills defeated Oregon at baseball.
II to |, at the recent firemen's tournament
at Lake Mills. The water fight was call
ed off owing to a faulty hose. The hub
and Sub hose race between Fort Atkin-
son and Portage was won by the former
in 35 seconds, prize $50. The hook and
ladder hub and hub final contest was won
by Horizon over Rice Lake in 30 seconds,
prize SO. and the contest between the
third and fourth teams was won by
Spring Green over Barron. In the single
mans coupling contest Zahn of Fort At
kinson won in 6 seconds over Ebert of
Portage in Ga seconds. In the fremah's
and assistant foreman's race Edward Mes
bit of Barron won in 101% seconds. In
the championship relay bucket and ladder
climbing race Spring Green won in 90
seconds In the individual race f. L..
West of Barron won first. The chiefs
race was won by Spring Green.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1908-07-14
STORMS VISIT STATE.
Violent Attack of Tempest Does
Great Damage

NEedt manage.
A severe storm which swept over James
vile the other afternoon is believed to
have done 100000 worth of damage in
the neighborhood. The storm struck a
funeral cortege at Utter5ien Cornr:s
overturning a number of carriages. Sew
eral tobacco sheds were blown down. 1t
carried a windmill about a quarter of
mile, and spoiled fields wherever it struck.
Mrs Matte Brown, superintendent OF the
Sunday school at MELVILLE. was very bad
ly injured and is in a critical condition
as result of being thrown from a carry
ALL The carryan contained about sixteen
persons. all of whom were badly shaken
up and bruised, but Mrs. Brown was the
only one injured seriously. Mrs. Fay
Bund and three children, who were in a
buggy, were thrown out and the three chill
dren were badly cut and bruised and Mrs.
Bund was injured internally. The storm
was so intense that huge pieces of farm
machinery were torn and twisted to pieces.
A hog was caught in the path of the wind
and was carried quarter of a mile from
the pigsty and then was hurled with such
force that when it struck it was killed in
stantly aad every bone in the body was
broken
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1908-07-14
Fireboat i. Chri,tened.

In the presence of over 300 guests, in
Guiding Mayor Busse of Chicago and 9th
er city officials of that city, the new steel
motor fire boat, Joseph Medill, manu-
featured for the Windy City, was launch
Ell at the yards of the Manitowoc Dry
Docks Company. Little Helen Geer, aged
6. daughter of l.. f. Geer. secretary Of
the company, christened the boat. The
second fireboat for Chicago will be chris
tened in a few weeks.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1908-07-14
SALARIES ARE RAISED.
Presidents of State Normals Are
Benefited.

At a meeting of the State normal re-
goats resolution was passed which pro
vides that the minimum salary of presi-
dents of normal schools, after they had
served FIVE years. should be $4,000. The
change will affect this year w. j. Brier
of the River Falls normal school and Al
bert Salisbury Of the, Whitewater normal
A resolution was also passed raising the
salary of President McKenney of the Mil
waukee normal school to $4,000. A de-
partment for the training of teachers in
the manual training course was estab-
lished at the Platteyille normal school.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1908-07-14
QUE NATION IN PEACE AND WAR
Ten Years Ago.


Washington, July 4, 1S9S.-The Secre.
tary of the Navy has received the follow.
ing
Plaha, via Hayti. 8 is a. m July A.
Siboney July 3.=To the Secretary of the
Navy: The fleet under my command offers
the nation as a Fourth of July present the
destruction of the whole of Cervera's fleet.
No one escaped. Our loss is one killed and
two wounded. SAMPSON.
Yesterday.
Chicago, July 4, 190S.-The following
report of the Fourth of July accidents
has been received:
Special dispatches from all parts of the
United States indicate that hundreds of
men. women and children have been killed
or MANNED for life as a sacrifice to the
Fourth of July celebration Morgues are
occupied and hospitals filled in almost every
city in the land.-Press Bulletin.
Sampson humbled a worlds power
at cost of one man killed and two
wounded. In the decade which has
followed hundreds of persons have
lost their lives in Fourth of July cele-
brations. The victory at Santiago
brought Joy to the heart of every pa
triotic American and assured the safe
ty of every home in the land.
< The celebrations which have follow
ed on that anniversary have plunged
thousands of families into sadness.
Ten years ago-and this year.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1908-07-14
TELL OF GREAT LAKE STORM.
Milwaukeeaas Toll for Hours 80
Prevent Sinking of Yacht.

NH aakttaAs IOll lot H04E& 10
Prevent Sinking of Yacht.
The story of a terrible night in q
raging storm on Lake Michigan is related
by three men who arrived in Milwaukee
in little forty-foot yacht, which had
made the trip from st. Joseph, Mich The
men were Manager Frank b. Winter, di-
rector in the Western Vaude Vile Manag
ers' Association former Assistant City
Attorney William J. Zimmers and Michael
Zimmers Mr.. Winter received word that
his yacht, recently ordered from St.
Joseph boat building concern. was .om-
pleted. He decided to make the trip in
the yacht from the east shore to Milwau-
kee. Everything went well until squall
arose. The yacht then was in the middle
of the lake and monstrous wayes were
beating all over it. Things began TO look
serious when the water crept into the cab
in, and while the pilot was keeping the
yacht steered right Mr.. Winter and the
brothers We're busy bailing the boat. This
fight was kept mp for hours, until the
storm subsidized.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1908-07-14
snIoon Mem on Carpet.

Twenty-four applicants for saloon Ii
censes are ordered to appear before the
council committee on licenses. in Racine
and make personal application. OF the
III applications, 90 were granted without
discussion. While the others will proba-
bly, be granted. it will only be after the
committee has given instructions as to
strict obedience to the law.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1908-07-14
DRUGGISTS ELECT OFFICERS.
w. w. AIbers, Wausau, Heads Wis
consin Pharmacists.

The Wisconsin Pharmaceutical Associa-
ton elected the following officers Presi-
dent. W. W. Albers, Wausau: vice presi-
dents. e. j. Suber Of Fond du Lac L. NJ.
Charlesworth of Kaukauna; secretary, IL.
b. Heimstreet. GAINESVILLE; treasurer. w.
p Clarke, Milton; local secretary, W. HI.
Barr, Milwaukee: State representative,
Robert Jackson. Wauwatosa delegate to
National Association of Retail Druggists,
Edward Williams, Madison. Thirty-fye
new members were admitted. The next
annual meeting will again be held in Elk
hart. The Wisconsin Pharmaceutical
Travellers Association elected officers as
follows President. J. ~ Maitland. Mil
wankee; vice presidents, Robert Jackson,
Milwaukee; c. A. Herschild Chicago,
John l. Malice, Madison; secretary and
treasurer, Charles Edwin Wilson, Wauwa-
tOS
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1908-07-14
Inoculntinr the SON.

Any farmer can try the experiment
Of inoculating the soil with necessary
bacteria for promoting the growth Of
crop. Should the soil be unadapted
to clover 1t will be found of adyan-
tage to procure few bushels Of earth
rom field upon which grew lux
nriant crop Of clover, broadcasting the
earth over the field and seeding to
clover, the probability being that a
good stand of clover viii thus be OBJ
tanned
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1908-07-14
HeIa fnr Frnna Cn.e.

Michael Coughtery was held for trial
on the charge of perjury aud aiding and
abetting Illegal voting in the spring mu-
nicipal election in Beloit. The case was
sent 10 the municipal court at GAINESVILLE.
Judge Rosa expressing the belief that an
appropriated Jury could not be found in
Heloit
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1908-07-14
LoCXTENDERs ARE Baking.
Fox River Government Employs
Refuse TO Cense Work.

Fox River Government Employees
Refuse to Cease Work.
Twenty-Five of the twenty-three lock-
tenders who were engaged on June / to
help the regular tenders of locks along
the Fox rive between Menasha and
Green Bay, refused to sign the release or
resignation papers which were presented
to them by a government representative.
The tenders claim that they are acting
in accordance with a letter received by
one of their number. Samuel Hendricks,
from the Office of Secretary of War
Wright, saying that a special act of Con-
gress authorized the hiring of the extra
lock tenders and that the action of the
official who asks their resignation is very
irregular
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1908-07-14
,,,v shnt or civ water,

Sheboygan NAY be on the eve of q
water famine. Because of the large num-
Der of typhoid fever cases the State
Board Of Health has oSdered the water
company either to discontinue furnishing
the cisy with water or furnish water safe
for domestic purposes.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1908-07-14

Charging FIVE railroads VITA discrimina-
ton in favor Of Chicago as against Mil
waukee in the grain trade. the chamber
Of commerce OF Milwaukee fled with the
interstate commerce commission in Wash
inSron two complaints asking thar the
government require the same through
rates on al kinds of grain from stations
on the defendant roads in Iowa. Mime
sofa ana South Dakota to Milwaukee as
10 Chicago.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1908-07-14

At Mason City, Iowa. consignment
Of shoes from Minneapolis firm to Cedar
Rapids business nen was broken into. the
shoes removed and the boxes repacked
perfectly. The loss viii reach into the
hundreds Of dollars Several dozen pairs
Of fne tan colored shoes found scattered
through the railroad yards. as il dropped
BIZ one in hasty retreat, prompted an ex-
animation.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1908-07-14

teachers from all
parts of the coun-
try. A popular fea-
ture of the first day
was the spelling
match, in w h / C b
t e a m s o f pupils
from different cities
contested, with a
list Of 500 selected
words. The Cleve-
land team won, and
a 14-year-old colored
girl was the cham
pion. with a perfect
score. Her name Is
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1908-07-14
Arxnn nj Aftemntea.

Efforts at ineendiariSm which were nu-
merous during the winter were resumed
again in Beloit when an attempt was
made to burn the property OF the Gus
tavuS Stone estate. An outbuilding was
soaked with kerosene and set afire.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1908-07-14
JUMPS FROM CARRIAGE; KILLED.
Mrs. n. b. Treat of Monroe Victim
of Accident at Madison.


While riding in a closed carriage
through the State university grounds in
Madison, Mrs. Nathaniel b. Treat of
Monroe became frightened when the
horses got beyond the control of the tlriv-
er and jumped, fracturing her skull and
dying an hour afterward at the City
hospital Her husband. Captain y. b..
Treat, politician and banker, who also
jumped from the carriage, was severely,
though not fatally, injured. The couple
came to Madison the other morning, being
on their way from Monroe to River Falls,
where they intended to visit married
daughter, Mrs. Nellie Williams. Captain
Treat was a member Of the lower house
of the State Legislature from 1898 to
1898 and a. member of the State board
of control, which has supervision of the
State charitable and penal institutions,
from 1898 TO 1908.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1908-07-14

arnold Semster. reported TO be a Chi
cago millionaire. married Miss Anna
Wiese. the daughter of Herman WieSe, a
laborer OF Appleton. at Z:on Lutheran
church, This romance began in Milwan-
kee. where Miss WieSe was visiting and
where she met SemsteY.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1908-07-14
NEW ROAD PROPOSED.
Railway TO Extend Between La Belle
and Sank City, About Forty Miles.

mnW SINK wv FDUHE II OFT! NttItHs
There will be new railroad in the
State. between La Belle and Sank City
two points in Sank ceanty about forty
miles apart The road will run to Gaze
novia and the name Of the company is
the Cazenovia and Sank City Railroad
Company. The capital stock is $4,000
This new road will connect a point on
the Northwestern line with distant
point on the ST. Paul road. The incor-
porators are Joseph Duren, joseph Lem
kuehler and John Hanzlik. all of Gaze
novia, and W. L. Howe and w. W. Gill
man of RoScohel
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1908-07-14
CON GAME SUCCEEDS.
Fond Iu Lac Girl Clerk Is Victim of
smooth Stranger.

smooth Stranger.
Miss Lena Gruetzmacher, a clerk at the
Fond du Lac store of the Singer Sewing
Machine Company. was made the victim
of a confidence game the other afternoon.
A young man entered the store and hand
ed Miss Gruetzmacher an envelope which
he said contained $40 in paper money.
He asked her if she would give him a $50
bill and said he would 90 and get the
other dollar. The young lady passed over
the money and after waiting for some
time opened the envelope TO find that all
il contained was blank piece of paper.
The police have been unable to find any
clue to the stranger,
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1908-07-14
GRIEF KILLS MOTHER.
Parent of Paul krause Dies After
Hearing of SONS Arrest.

A tragedy in Appleton. which is alleg-
ed to have included murder. on which
charge Paul Krause is awaiting trial, has
led to another tragedy in far away Ger
many, where krause's mother is reported
TO have died of grief when she heard of
her sons arrest. krause. who is in the
Jail in Appleton waiting for trial on the
charge of Staying his wife, cabled his
mother for money immediately after his
arrest. She sent him 1000 marks, but
the news of her sons arrest led to her
DEATH
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1908-07-14
Disk Harrovy..

The disk harrow may be considered
an the most important tillage tool for
grain farming. There is no other tool
that viii conserve moro moisture By
using It on stubble, after harvest, and
before blowing time than this says q
bulletin By n. NJ Banner, OF the Color
ado station II may be used as a cul-
tivator for yummer following. On
ground WHARF, small grains are to fol-
low such crops as beets or potatoes,
the use Of this tool viii often make
blowing unnecessary.
The ie-inch disk Is Of proper size for
ordinary farm work. This. size OF disk
pulls somewhat heavier THAN the iarg-
e sizes. but pulverizes enos.Sh better
- justify its ma The 1einch disk
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1908-07-14
Many Liceuxe- Granted.

The Oshkosh common council has voted
favorably upon 1873 applicants for saloon
licenses in Oshkosh. One application was
rejected two have been withheld tempo
rarily. This makes 49,. which is the fun
limit allowed by the law
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1908-07-14
a,s.wp, "a Rob bank Poi,es.

Robbers made desperate attempt TO
rob the First National bank in New Lon
don. bur clerk who sleeps in the build
ing was awakened by the explosion as the
burglars blew hole through the wall.
Though the police were summoned, the
robbers escaped after setting FIRE to a
store 70 disconcert the officers.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1908-07-14

Theodore Ulezelski of Milwaukee, sol
der. was drowned at the upper end of
Lake Pewaakee in the presence of a large
number 81 people. who failed to give as
sistance. He stepped into a boat from a
yaie- and was thrown out.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1908-07-14
NV YorL Ire Tru.t Held,

-Four indictments were the result of the
New YORK grand jury's investigation OF
the affairs Of the American Ace Company,
all charging unlawful restraint OF trade
This is regarded SIS slap at Jerome. who
found that there was no evidence on
which TO bese q case against the trust
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1908-07-14

4 double drowning took place in the
river al Racine when John SEVERN, aged
Is years. and his brother. Herman. aged
Is years. went beyond their depth while
bathing. A younger brother was rescued
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1908-07-14
GOT DIVORCE AT LAST.
Manitowoc Tried 1t Three
Times and Lost out.

ManffOWOe Me- Tried tt Three
Times and Lost out.
That old school adage IF at first you
don't succeed. try, try again" proved a
winner for Oscar Mueller of Cleveland
when. after four attempts. covering three
years. he secured a decree of divorce in
Circuit Court in Manitowoc. Mueller is
an eye specialist and when ne came to
Manitowoc three years ago. he applied
for divorce from his wife, who was still
at Cleveland. The court refused to grant
the decree until satisfied that the woman
was given every chance to defend the suit
and on three occasions denied the appli-
cation This time, however, Mueller sub
mitted evidence that his wife would not
contest and gained the decree.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1908-07-14

A young lady Of New York has
bought farm on Long Island and is
planning 10 raise humming birds for
the market. She says they make good
pets and are easy to raise
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1908-07-14

If the farmer pays too much atten-
ton to the glib-tongued agent he is
liable to buy more machinery than win
have standing room on his farm.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1908-07-14
nov prevn. while pashiag.

Lester Cults. aged Is years. son Of a
wealthy farmer near GAINESVILLE. drowned
in a small pond on his fathers place sVeile
bathing. Several other boys were sheee,
bat they were unable 10 rescue hn-
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1908-07-14

The animal that has full. bright
eye is apt to be healthy. And moist
nose is another indication of health.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1908-07-14
PRELATE VISITS OLD HAUNrs.

Bishop Joseph koudeIka, Cleveland,
o., Native of ReedsviIle.
Bishop Joseph Koudelka of Cleveland.
Ohio, who offciated at the dedication of
the new Catholic church at Reedsville
the other day. enjoys the distinction of be-
ing the only Bohemian bishop in the
United States. Bishop Koudelka is ma
tive of Reedsville and will remain in the
village for a brief visit with old-time
friends. He was guest of Bishop Fox Of
Green BAY
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1908-07-14
HIS CHARIOT AsLAzE.
Broom Peddler Rarns Load, and
Nearly Went Mad Over His Loss

Nearly Went Mad Over His Loss.
When Edward Potter rode in state
down the street in Fond du Lac in a car
riage, which was in blaze with burning
brooms, he looked more distinguished than
the same Edwin Potter did, when he dis
covered his loss. Potter was inconsoIa-
BILE, and tried madly to save his property
But the brooms-there were about 300 of
them in the lcad-were burned to ashes,
and so was the wagon. In fact the only
things that remained of the blazing chariot
and its total equipment were the horses,
Potter, and red-hot iron frame.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1908-07-14

A statement issued AZ the White Houss
denies report that Attorney Genera
Hoaxparte viii resign as re<aat Ok diff
fsrencss With tbs President on the GUST
ias Of fedssA e4ssls q Idzh0.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1908-07-14

James Moran. aged so years. commit
ted suicide by jumping into the Sheboygan
River after several previous unsuccessful
afteuDtS
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1908-07-14
GENERAL WILLIAM WARNER.

Chosen Head of Committee to Notify
Taft of Nomination.
General William Warner, chosen
chairman of the committee to notify
William Howard Taft Of his nomina.
ton for the Presidency, is United States
Senator from Missouri and is distin.
guished member of the Grand Army OF
the Republic. He made an enviabla
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1908-07-14
@ssSSSSSSSS

Don't borrow too much. 1t is more
satisfaction both to yourself and your
neighbors to have tools Of your own.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1908-07-14

Give the cows that are rather thin In
flesh little better care than the rest.
Don't neglect the other cows; just bear
on a little harder with the ones that
are not doing well. That's all.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1908-07-14
TEACHERS TO GO TO DENVER.

Next National Gathering Will Be
IN the Colorado Capital.
The annual convention of the Ma
tional Educational Association at Cleve-
land was attended by thousands Of
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1908-07-14

From now until the last of August
the list of fatalities will be increased
from day to day. as tetanus. which re-
suits from powder wounds, will not
have completed its deadly work until
several weeks have expired. In addl-
ton to the forty-eight dead and 1.124
injured the nation has loss of $751;
goo by fire to shoulder as one of the
results of its patriotism. Carelessness
Is charged with large portion of the
fatalities and injuries and downright
foolishness was the cause of many.
The roster &c the dead is nineteen
more than that of last year, when
thirty seven men, women and children
lay dead. mostly as { result of their
own or some other persons careless
ness The injured numbers 496 less
than on July 4. 1907.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1908-07-14

Anthony McAfahon Of Rio suffered the
loss s,f bis household goods by fre.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1908-07-14

If your neighbor carries a perpetual
crouch all the more reason why you
should throw yours away.