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Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1908-11-03
Find a shortage Of $50, 1000.

Experts appointed oy the Attorney
General to investigate shortage of $780,
600 in the San Francisco city treasury,
found that the total amount of the short
age is $4,000. of which $4,000 is due
TO the State. The shortage occurred dur
ing the term of City Treasurer BantelS
whose term of office covered tire period
inst previous and subsequent 70 the great
disaster of 1906.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1908-11-03
YOUTH KIDNAPPED IN DAYLIGHT.

Nineteen-Year-Old Son of Brooklyn
Merchant Escapes from Cnptors.
Kidnapped in daylight in Brooklyn, ~
Y, by two unknown men, taken to Rich
mond, Va, and threatened with death.
Robert H. Burchell, 10 years old, son of
q prominent Brooklyn merchant, walked
into police headquarters in Washington
and asked for assistance. The boy said
he had walked to the city from Rich
mond His appearance was in keeping
with his story. He was covered with
mud from head to foot. his clothing was
torn. and his hat and shoes were worn.
The case will be investigated.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1908-11-03

DR.. lie Grand ..lenslow of New York
announced to members-of the medical pro-
fession at the Academy of Medicine thar
be had discovered an absolute cure for
the disease known as loc0motor atg<la.
In effect This disease results in the fall
ure Of the muscles TO obey the viii The
new method attacks the disease frtm sole
IL q surgical standpoint. and the sost Of
lle affection is found to be in tie f1s.n
of erosions in the urinary tract
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1908-11-03
typhoid Rases In Montreal.

An epidemic of typhoid, which has been
prevailing in Montreal for several weeks
is assuming serious proportions. An the
city hospitals ART filed and are refusing
additional patients. Private physicians
are overrun with calls. So far the mum
Der of deaths have been comparatively
snail. The bad water supply and impure
milk are given as the causes
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1908-11-03
PATRIARCH CLAIMS DISTINCTION
Ohio Has Only Living Som OF the
Revolution.

Thomas II. ellison of Ravenna, Ohio, is
probably the only living son of a veteran
Of the revolutionary war. His father,
Daniel ellison, fought clear through the
struggle, that ended almost 100 years ago.
Thomas ellison remembers hearing his
father tell of his experiences. The dis
tinction afforded Mr.. Gibson is made pos
s:ble by two unusual facts. He himself
was bern when his father had reached
extreme old age, and has now reached the
advanced age himself of so. The father
was only IA when he fought in the bat
tie of Bunker Hill. Mr.. Gilson's grand
father also fought in the war, but IVES
killed in the ranks at Schenectady, n.
V in t17S
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1908-11-03
Y,vo ,,exicnn Rebcl. Must Die.

After trial at Torreon. Mexico, Luyo
and Nobledo. leaders of the Mexican rev.
olutionists. who raided the town of Vies-.
cas- in Mexico last June, have been SEN
fenced to be shot and twelve accomplices
each sentenced to fifteen years in the pen.
itentiary.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1908-11-03
Noted Missionary Dies.

The Rev. DR.. Hiram Bingham, the
noted Congregational missionary, who
underwent "a surgical operation at Johns
Hopkins hospital recently, died there
Sunday. DIR. Bingham was a missionary
in the Gilbert islands and reduced the ma
tive language to writing. A gasoline
schooner named the Hiram Bingham, for
mission work in the island, was launched
at San Francisco on the day he died.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1908-11-03
"AD" GIVES WIFE MYSTERIES.
Letter to Husband in Feminine
Hand Boosts Patent Medicine.


Protest has been made to the United
States government by an angry father IN
the middle West who would have GER
tain forms of advertising now in use in
that part of the United States condemned
and forbidden the mails. His complaint
states that his son-in-law is travelling in
the far West. Last week a le.,er came
for him addressed in a feminine hand.
Opening it. his wife read: Dearest
After you left me yesterday | remembered
that ] had forgotten to tell you To-
After reading this far the wife went into
Mysteries, and has not yet recovered her
normal condition. Had she continued
she would have found that the letter was
an advertisement and that it told of the
merits of certain patent medicine. The
government can suggest no remedy.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1908-11-03
RIDERS THREATEN WHOLE CITY
Declare Intention of killing All
Who Live Mt Trenton, Tenn.

VINO Live Mt Trenton, Tenn.
Dr. I. j. Happel of Trenton, Tenn,
says an unsigned letter was found on the
stairs to his Office which contained many
threats against Trenton. The letter was
full of profanity and declared it was pro-
posed to make away with the men and
women, both whites and negroes. The let
ter said the town would be visited the last
of this month, and that the people would
soon be drinking water in hell. On the
back was the picture of a horse and rider
Judge Joseph E. Jones of Dresden, judge
of the Fourteenth Judicial Circuit, con-
vened his court in special session for the
purpose of investigating the outrages in
the Reelfoot Lake vicinity resulting in the
leath of Captain Quentin Rankin of Tren-
ton. The grand jury was selected and re-
tired to begin its deliberations.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1908-11-03
,nn,em.nt maker. Elect omcer.

The National Association of Agricul-
tural Implements and Vehicle Manufac
turers adjourned its annual session in
Columbus. Ohio, after selecting Chicago
as the next meeting place. w. B. Brin-
ton of Dixon, H.. was made president /;
III. III. Kinney of Winona, Mimi, chair
man of the executive committee, and n.
r. Staver, Chicago treasurer.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1908-11-03
CUBA HAS MANY FRIENDS.
Minister Quesa6s Surprised During
European Visit.

Gonzalo de Quesada, Cuban minister
70 the United States, has left Paris for
Washington. He has completed a three
months tour of the Canary Islands, Por-
tugal, Spain, Italy, Switzerland and
France and has investigated the na.,er
of sending emigrants to certain parts Of
Cuba. In Paris interview the minister
said he was surprised over the universal
feeling OF. good will toward Cuba. He
spoke with the prime ministers of all the
countries he visited and heard nothing
but the highest praise for the attitude of
the United States toward his country and
the hope was expressed everywhere that
the island soon would become a self-gov-
erning republic. A feature of Senior lie
Quesada's journey was the banquet ten
dered him by the civil and military au-
thorities of Santander. 1t was the hrst
time such an honor had beef shown a
Cuban official in Spain.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1908-11-03
HONOR WRITER OF "AMER,cA."
Two Thousand Bostonians sisg on
Streets as Cornetists Play.
~.

Two Thousand Bostonians Sisg on
streetH as Cornetists Play.
Boston observed the hnndredth ami
versary of the birth of Rev. DIR. Samuel
Francis Smith, author of America"
Wednesday in a unique manner just as
the bell ceased tolling the hour of noon
in the belfry of Park Street church five
eornetists far up in the tower began TO
send forth the notes of the famous hymn.
Park Street church is one of the busiest
spots in the downtown retail section, and
when the strains of my Country, IT'S
of Thee" rang out the hurrying crowds
stopped working to listen. Before the
cornetists had reached the second line of
the hymn some one with a clear tenor
voice began to sing the song, and instant
ly others joined in, until by the time the
second stanza had been reached hundreds
of voices We're heard. Traffic ceased and
several thousand people assembled. Each
newcomer began TO sing and the finale
of the hymn was given by at least 1900
voiopc
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1908-11-03
CiviI service Examiner Die.,

Frank NJ Higgins of Tennessee. chief
examiner of the civil service commission.
died suddenly in Washington of uraemic
couvulsions His brother. William Kig-
gins. is seriously i'll with typhoid fever
Frank higgins. who was Al years old,
has been in the employ of the government
ever since he was 16 years of age.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1908-11-03
Death calls Ossian Guthrie.

Ossian Guthrie, one of the oldest AMI
most interesting of Chicago's old settlers,
died Sunday after an illness of fifteen
weeks. He was 50 years old and death
was due to a combination of years and
kidney trouble. Mr.. Guthrie was known
as the father of Chicago's drainage sys-
tenn" and as one of the most enthusiastic
biologists and engineers in the middle
West
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1908-11-03
Lake Boat, wrecked, Burns.

Missing its way in smoke pail over
Georgia Bay, the steamer Iroquois. with
seventeen passengers and a crew of five,
smashed on West rock. Twenty minutes
later it caught fire from an overtur cd
cook stove The persons aboard owe tt cir
lives to the prompt response of a rafting
tug to the signals of distress.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1908-11-03

Medical Inspector Hibbett of the navy
has transmitted to the department a pa
per written by Surgeon B. L. Wright on
the treatment Of tuberculosis with mer-
curry at the naval hospital at Newport.
r. 1. From this it would appear that
mercury, judiciously used, sis a specific
in the treatment of tuberculosis in all its
FORMS" In some of the cases treated the
patients We're almost at deaths door
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1908-11-03

William Montgomery, former cashier of
the defunct Allegheny National Bank,
which failed some time ago for over
$1,000,000, who was placed ON trial on
two indictments charging the embezzie-
ment and abstraction of S469,000, was
found guilty as indicted by a jury in the
United States District Court in Pittsburg.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1908-11-03
President Is FIFTY Years old.

President Roosevelt was 80 years old
Tuesday. To all who ask him how he
feels to be near the end of his term, while
still young man. the President says: II
have had a splendid time in the White
House. have no regrets. have done
some things. have lived. and am count
ing the days that must elapse before l go
out. Oh, then there is a year in Africa"
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1908-11-03
Three ChIIdren Poisoned.

As a result of ptomaine poisoning
three children Of Mr.. and Mrs. frank
uackert of Schenectady. \. Y, are dead,
the father is critically i'll. one son aud
three other daughters are less seriously
affected. An autopsy failed To reveal the
nature Of the food which caused the
deaths
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1908-11-03

AS a token of his appreciation Emperor
William of Germany has sent to DIR. Let
tenbaur, the German consul of Cincin-
natl. a magnificent solid gold medal to
be presented to the Columbus Maenner-
Choir upon the occasion of the celebration
of the sixtieth anniversary of the found
ing of that organization.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1908-11-03
rnrhcr and som Die in wen,

Henry h. Johnson. aged 81 years. AMI
his son. aged -, We're overcome by sas
in well at Versailles. Ky, and died
Henry johnson went into the well 70
clean il and was overcome by gas His
SON weat 10 his rescue and fell across his
fathers body. Both died before they
could be rescued.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1908-11-03
America to Have Three Cardinals.

A dispatch from Rome TO a London
news agency says the Pope has decided
that special consistory shall be held
for the nomination of new American car
dinals after the reorganization of the
American diocese. and that the United
States shall have three cardinals.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1908-11-03
Nebraska Blue Laws Upheld.

The State SUI -eme Court sustained the
legality Of the Nebraska blue laws forbid
ding almost all Sunday business transac-
tons. The case came up on appeal of
habeas corpus proceedings in behalf of
John Ryan. an Omaha cigar dealer. and
Jacob Caldwell. an Omaha barber. ar
rested under a State statute.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1908-11-03
Rn,d Rohhers Escare in Auto.

Maurice TannenholE. junior member of
the firm of ii. Tannenholz 4 Son, was
shot and probably mortally wounded in
New York by daring thief who a few
minutes before had stolen diamonds val
ued at 5000 or more from his store. The
thief and his confederateS. who used an
automobile, escaped
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1908-11-03
rhrer Chilaren Die in Ftre.

Newton Cox poured kerosene in the
stove IL Lincoinvilie. Okla. 10 start a
IRE. Ii exploded. As a result Of the Ere
which followed his children. Fave. 10
years old. and Eulah. 8 years. and Dora
Knight, 10 years al. are dead Cox may
die
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1908-11-03
NEW TOWN RUSH is ON.
buildings of Dallas 3. D., Being Re-
moved by Efeht-Horne Teams


moved by Eight-Horse Teams.
The drawing for farms in the great
Trip county lottery was finished at
Dallas, $. D., Wednesday night, when
the number 5000 was removed. The
next morning Judge Witten and his clerks
began the work of asserting the 10000
unlucky applications and comparing them
with those which drew prizes in order to
determine any applicants who had regis
tered twice. II any are found among the
prize winners they will be barred from
filing. Wednesday night and Thursday
the work of moving the rush" buildings,
which have lined Main street for three
weeks. TO the new town sites in Trip
county made unique spectacle. The
buildings are on wheels and eight horses
were hitched to each and a forced march
over the prairies began, each owner in
tent upon securing the best location in
the town of his choice. 1t is estimated
that participation in the lottery cost the
landseekers not less than 100000.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1908-11-03
"oTHER WOMAN" AT WEDDING.
"Here Is Your Son, Now Take Him."
She Declares to the Bridegroom.

She Declares to the bridegroom.
All Fall River, Mass. is awaiting de-
velopments in aftermath of the church
wedding which was brought to a sensa-
tionai climax there Sunday by ''the other
woman" who brought with her the child,
a i-year old baby. AS the bridal couple,
Charles j. Reagan, a banker, and the
former Miss Mary Chadwick, leader
in the younger social set, were walking
down the aisle after the wedding, hcav-
lily yelled woman, leading boy, stepped
before them. Here, Charles Reagan.
take your child and keep him-you and
your wife. | have kept him four years.
The bridegroom recognized the woman and
called her name, Miss Sullivan, in cry.
The bride went home and Reagan de-
parted from the city with the boy.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1908-11-03
Crentest Butteriy Collection.

The famous collection of butterflies and
moths. comprising nearly 100000 speci-
mems. and said to be the greatest col
lection in the world, has been sold by the
widow of the collector, the late Herman
Strecker of Reading, Pa, to the Field
Museum of Chicago for $4,000.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1908-11-03
Doctors blamed for epidemic.

An alarming epidemic of scarlet fever
and diphtheria back of the yards in
Chicago. is attributed TO the failure OF
physicians to report cases. among which
were three in the family of Alderman Co
lombiewski.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1908-11-03
travelling Man Ends Life.

L. {. Mayer. a travelling man. said to
represent a hardware concern Of Detroit.
was found dead in his room at the GillSy
House in Cleveland. Mayer had shot
himself through the head.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1908-11-03
noy Hunter Kin. nrother.

Albert Bell, II years old. was shot and
instantly killed by his 16-year-old brother
Raymond while hunting in Wildwood
Park. Harrisburg, Pa.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1908-11-03
PASTOR HELD as Bigamfst.

The Rev. DR.. F. f. Toms. Baptist
evangelist. was arrested in Earned, Kan.
on a charge of bi-&my brought by the
Rev. +. W. GookIn. pastor OF the F.av@ed
Baptist church. Tons came from Tesun-
sch. Neb-
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1908-11-03

John Dykeman, son Of William ~
Dykeman, Of Brooklyn, was seriously In
iured while taking part in the drag hunt
Of the Meadowbrook Club. near Hemp
stead, y. Y. After the hunt be vas found
unconscious in field. Physicians say be
is suffering from conclusion Of the brain.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1908-11-03
warn. roosevelt Against Peril.,

An African expert warns President
Roosevelt of deadly perils of jungles and
declares man of chief executives age has
only fifteen chances in 100 of returning
alive.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1908-11-03
Arrest Fugitive Broker.

Broker Wallace II. Hopkins, who dis
appeared from Chicago last April. mourn
ed by investors in his mining stock and
merger scheme, has been arrested in Seat
fla
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1908-11-03

Edmund II. Post, farmer OF Web
ster. y. Y, was arrested at Niagafa Falls
when he attempted 70 send a telegram TO
George j. Gould. claiming the hand Of
Miss Helen Gould In marriage. lie was
committed 70 the State Insane Asylum in
RnHalo
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1908-11-03

The cause Of the epidemic Of hank fail
ures. says Edward T. Moxey, fesersl
bank examiner. are New York. the Great
White Way, high finance and Ihe laxity
with which sons judges enforee the law
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1908-11-03

Mayor Tom johnson and his Scent
street car plan were beaten in Cleveland
hy a majority of $40 in a referendum
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1908-11-03

The aversge yield of wheat TO the acre
in England far exceeds that Of any ether
in the world--with perhaps one exception
-Denmark-
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1908-11-03
Dakota HANK r;obbe,, of $4,000.

The State Bank at Virgil. S. D., was
robbed of S4.4o0 cash early the other
day. The bank is protected by burglar
insurance.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1908-11-03

Four new steamships are TO be built
for the White Star line service. Two will
be the largest ever launched, being be-
tween 800 and 1000 feet in length.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1908-11-03
o,a.~, possotace EmpIoye pies.

After fifly-hve years service in the
postogEce Department. Joseph John But
tor. known as the oldest psStofsoe en-
ploye in the country, is dead IN New
York.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1908-11-03
DEATH RECALLS LOTTERY LAW.
Former Governor Miller of North
Dakota Expires.

The death of former Gov. John Miller
of North Dakota in Duluth recalls the
famous fight against the Louisiana lot
terry in North Dakota. Mr.. Miller led
the fight against the lottery, and the story
is told that representative of the lottery
came into Mr.. Miller's Office and laid
down a suit case containing 100000.
"1That is yours if you will permit the
lottery to enter North Dakota" he said
''My price is higher than that" said Mr.
Miller, and threw him out of the Office.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1908-11-03

In Gght over an estate left by their
father, Joseph and Thomas Mattingly.
aged IS and -. respectively, were killed
ct GAINESVILLE, w. Va.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1908-11-03
THE ELECTORAL COLLEGE.

following table will number
College statistics of
the n
of Presidential Election i 1904
The Sauk Centre herald., 1908-07-30
PERSONAL PARAGRAPHS

Aloysius Meyers was Long Prairie
visitor on sunday.
A. T. Watson of Little Falls spent
Sunday here with his family.
Harry lie Wis left on Tuesday for
trip to the southern part of the state.
Misses Nettie and Nellie SINNERS
spent Sunday with friends at Alex
andria.
Mr.. and Mrs. R. l.. Smith left on
Wednesday for their future home at
Grand Junction, Colo.
Hon. Frank M. Eddy left on the
Flyer, eastbound, Friday, after spend
ing a week here with his family.
M. A. Cole went to Alexandria Sum
day and saw the ball game between
Alexandria and the Austin-W Westerns.
Miss Bessie Parker returned on
Monday from visit of few days to
friends in Long Prairie.
James Ingram returned Monday
noon from a trip to Cass Lake and
other towns in that locality.
Mrs. A. D. Hunter and son Gordon
of Devils Lake, N. D., are visiting
her mother Mrs. G. r. Lamb.
Miss Margaret Norris left last week
for Chicago to visit her aunt, expect
ing to be absent about a month.
Mrs. George Duncan will return to
her home at st. Paul alter a short
visit with her mother Mrs. P.'J. Getty.
f. L. McFadden of Pittsburgh, Pa,
is here visiting his uncle and aunt
John Love and and Mrs. Robert Me-
Cracken. :.
Miss Margaret Gray returned to
Little Falls on Monday after visit
with friends and relatives here and at
the cottages.
Misses Anna Rasters and Josie
Sands returned to Little Falls on
Tuesday after short visit with friends
here.
Hon. E. D. French, revenue inspect
or for this district, passed through here
Friday morning en- route home to st.
Cloud from Morris.
c. A. Hovey and daughter Mardy,
who visited relatives here for three
weeks, left last Thursday for their
home in Glen Falls, N. Y.
Mr.. and Mrs. Ernest Collins took
the early train Monday morning for
Portland, Oregon, where they will
visit Mrs. Collins brother Gus Sal
mond and family, former residents of
Sauk Centre. Mr.. and Mrs. Collins
expect to be away shout a month.
The Sauk Centre herald., 1908-07-30
AT WARD SPRINGS
Items of Interest Cleaned AmOnQ
the Cottages at Beautiful Birch
Lake

w. G. Smith of st. Paul and son
are visiting at the Richards.
F. w. Prother, of st. Paul, the N.
P. Claim Agent, spent Tuesday at
Wards.
G. B. Fam OF Minneapolis, the N.
P. Dispatcher. is with his family at
the Springs for ten days.
Mrs. Geo. H. Enke and family are
occupying the Jenson cottage this
week.
The Misses Cornwell and Mr..
Laurmann of Little Falls are at the
Fullers'.
Miss He len Hall entertained the
little folks OF the camp on Wednes-
day in honor of her 18th birthday.
On Morday an excursion was made
to Lake Sylvia by some OF the young
people OF the camp.
A. E. Erwin and family are spend
ing few days in town this week..
Mrs. Platt and daughter of Little
Falls and Miss Grace Hennessy of st.
Paul came in from camp on Wednes-
day and stayed over night with Mrs.
j. F. Cooper.
Mrs. J. F. Cooper and chill dren spent
two days in town this week.
Mrs. Lamb of Minneapolis spent two
days at the Erwin cottage the last of
the week.
L. g. Bishop and family are now
located in their summer home.
F. g.. Parker and wife spent Sunday
at their cottage at the Springs.
Harold and Lucille Bishop OF West
port are visiting at the Bishop cottage.
Mr.. and Mrs. Bleid, Mr.. and Mrs.
Parker, Billy, Misses Floranee and
OLIVE Parker spent Saturday and sun
day at the Woodbury. cottage, taking
home nice string OF black bass.