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Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1908-02-18
BIG FIRE AT RACINE, WIS.
Block Containing Club and Several
Stores Dexfrnxed

stores Destroyed.
Five fremen were injured and a loss
of $4,000 was caused by a FIRE which
broke out in the rooms of the Racine Club,
in the Alschuler block on Main street, Ra-
cine, Wis, at 4 o'clock Thursday morning.
The injured Captain John Diedish, scalp
cut and overcome by smoke; Fireman
Peter Joachim, three ribs brok N and in
jured internally; James Bruce, ribs brok-
en- and bruised on head and body John
Stripple, injured IN the legs; Charles
Jenista, severely bruised. The fire was
caused By defective electric wire in an
elevator. Eight men were on the ladders
against the south wall of the structure
when it fell. James Bruce went over
into the burning building, and it was be-
lieved he was lost. His comrades threw
a stream of water on him and he man
aged to crawl into a hallway and was
rescued. The other men fell to the roof
of an adjoining building. The Dan and
Sol Clothing Company, the Haroridge
Grocery Company, the Racine Club and
the Zahn Dry Goods Company, all occu-
pants of the Alschuler building, suffered
most of the loss.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1908-02-18
GIa.. Worker.. Union ni..oIred.

A decree has been entered by Judge
Georse L. Phillips in the Common Pleas
Court at Cleveland, Ohio, dissolving the
Association of Window Glass Workers,
which was composed of the various work
ers employed in the glass trade The
complete amalgamation of all the workers
into one association was contaminated
about six months ago. The judge scored
the association as being an illegal or
ganization in restraint of employment: in
fact, labor trust. and declared that its
confHacfs with other organizations absorb
ed By Ii were Illegal, as were also its
bylaws.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1908-02-18
BOMB WRECKS BANK FRONT.
Explosion Exposes $4,000 Dis
played I'm Window.

Explosion Exposes $4,000 Dis
played I'm Window.
The front of an Italian bank building
On Elizabeth street, New York, was
wrecked by a bomb, briefly exposing $40,-
GOO in silver and gold which the bankers.
Pasquale A. Pati & Son. had piled in the
windows as ocular proof of their ability
to pay depositors on demand. The Junior
partner, Salvatore Patti who was on
guard inside, was cut by the glass that
crashed in upon him. but stuck by his
charge and soon had the money stored
away in the vaults. The score of clerks
had left the place some hours before and
the explosion injured none but the young
er Pati. The bomb throwers, who we're
not seen by the banker, were quickly lost
in the crowd of several thousand excited
Italians who gathered about the wreck,
and their motive is mystery.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1908-02-18
MORSE IN FINANCIAL STRAITS.
Former Great Financier's Property
of All Kinds Is Attached.

Charles w. Morse, organizer of the
ice combine and of the Consolidated
steamship Company and few months
ago regarded as one of the greatest
tinanciers in America, recently disap-
peared from New York. His creditors
attached all his property in that city,
including his residence at 72S Fifth ave-
nue., in suit for S243.321 begun by
Charles A. Hanna, national bank exam
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1908-02-18

out the troubles resulting from this I'M
happy union and the difficulties of her
brother, Harry Kendall Thaw.
The wedding of Lord Yarmouth and
Miss Thaw was a prominent event in
Pittsburg society. The ceremony was
delayed several hours and it was re-
ported that the delay was due to ne
gotiations with regard to the marriage
settlement from the Thaw family. The
earl is declared to have insisted upon
an increase, and the papers had to be
drawn up before the marriage.
The former Miss Thaw always has
been popular among her associates,
both in Pittsburg and New York. and
her married life has been followed with
great interest.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1908-02-18
America Get. Hi.torIc Flag.

The flag captured on the American frig-
ate Chesapeake at the time of her famous
fight with the British ship Shannon in
1913 has been purchased for American
buyers at an auction sale in London, the
price paid being $3.50. 1t is said the
flag is for j. +. Morgan. At the same
sale parties said to represent American
buyers purchased for S1,500 the bugle
upon which was sounded the order for the
famous charge of the Light Brigade in the
battle of Balaklava.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1908-02-18

liner, as receiver of the National Bank
trolled. In the papers on which the at
tachment was granted it was stated
that Morse had left for Europe.
Morse has had a meteoric career. He
organized, consolidated and fioated one
he controlled banks, trust companies,
insurance companies, steamship compa-
nies and other corporations Of aggre-
gate resources valued at more than
$300,000,00O Morses fortune several
years ago was estimated at $20,000,O00.
Three months ago lie displayed quanti-
ties of securities and claimed to be
worth $11,000,000.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1908-02-18
THEFT OF $4,000 is MYSTERY.

Tin Box with Bonds and Securities
Taken from Minneapolis Man.
A tin box, containing bonds and other
securities valued at $4,000 and personal
property of Daniel G. Hopkins, vice pres
ident of the Hopkins Land Company. has
disappeared from his Office in the Metro
pelitan Life Insurance building in Min
neapolis. The police are trying to solve
the mystery and seem to be bafled. They
say the case is one of the most difficult
that the department ever has attempted.
Mr.. Hopkins believes the box was stolen
from his desk Friday morning.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1908-02-18
oUINTuPLE TRAGEDY SHOCKS.

Rich Man Dead in Woods, His Wife,
Daughter and Two Servants Killed
The Buckinghamshire village of Faw-
ley, in England, was shocked by the dis
coyery of a quintuple tragedy. The scene
was the house of +. II. Holmes, wealthy
man. A gardener who was working out
side the house became alarmed at its UNI
usual quietness so late in the morning.
He entered and found successfully the
bodies of two women servants and Mrs.
Holmes and her daughter in bed in diff
ferent rooms. The body of Holmes was
found in the woods half mile from the
house. All had been shot in the head.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1908-02-18
WIFE AND SON IN PLOT.
Labor Leader Says spouse and Boy
Conspired to XIII Him.

Labor Leader Says spouse and Boy
COnspired to XIII Him.
Mrs. Estelle Wilson, wife of John T..
Wilson, the labor leader, who was per-
haps fatally shot Wednesday night, and
her 15-year-old son, Frank Wagner, have
been arrested in st. Louis on Wilson's
statement that they were parties to
conspiracy to kill him and that they aided
Frank Engleman, Mrs. Wilson's brother,
when he shot Wilson twice nj the head.
Engleman, who is also under arrest, has
admitted the shooting, saying that Will
son was rushing at him like mad bulP'
when he fred. Wilson is the president
and founder of the International Broth
erhood of Maintenance of Way Employees.
The shooting followed domestic troubles,
which included a pending divorce suit.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1908-02-18

Secretary Root and Ambassador JUS
serand have signed a treaty in Washing
ton providing for the arbitration of any
issue that mag arise between France and
America. The treaty will have to be sub
mitted to the American Senate and to
the French executive before it can become
effective. Meanwhile its provisions are
withheld from publication.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1908-02-18
Postal Rate ON Paper. Cut.

The following has been given out by
the Canadian Postof6ee Department: IAN
amendment has been made to the conven-
ton negotiated between Canada and the
United States as regards the postage paid
on daily papers. Daily newspapers now
charged 4 cents pound will in future be
1 cent pound. Weekly newspapers and
periodicals remain the same, 4 cents a
pounS.n
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1908-02-18
Combat at Indian Dance.

During fight between Indians at a
dance on the Pottawato:1ie reservation,
$50 miles north of Topeka. Kan, John
WITCH E No, member of the tribe. was
stabbed to death. Four other Indians
including Chief Mich-Ne, at whose home
the fight occurred, and Indian Policeman
Rice, received dangerous stab wounds.
The Indians refuse to talk, and no ar
rests have been made.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1908-02-18

ANY case of rabies can be cured if the
patient is brought to us as soon as he has
been bitten" DR.. Thomas Darlington,
commissioner of health in New York,
made this statement while discussing a
new cure for rabies which the department
is using. DIR. Darlington said the success
with which the new virus has been used
been found
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1908-02-18
Frect Goes through Magellan.

TIE American feet has passed I'M
scathed through the dangers of the Ma
geIlaa "Narrows." The vessels hardly
lost the stately formation of parade while
steaming under quarter speed through
the most treacherous water passage in
the Southern Hemisphere. And this de-
spite bitter, squally gale, that whistled
through the crags and precipices.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1908-02-18
BLOW BANK STATISTICAL $4,000

Robbers Make on with Loot After
street Battle at willard.
The bank of Willard, Mo-, was looted
nf $4,000 by five robbers early Tuesday
after the safe had been blown open by
nitroglycerin. The explosion aroused the
citizens and a street battle followed, but
amid a fusillade of shots the robbers
made their way to a handcar and escaped
by rail. A posse composed of business
men and another. headed by the sheriff
and composed of deputies, started in pur-
suit. No citizens were shot during :he
battle, and it is believed the robbers es-
capped unscathed.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1908-02-18
SEEKS HEIRS TO $500, 1000, 900.

Minister Accused of Fraud Says He
Has Located $500 Claimants.
When Rev. w. G. Whitaker, arrested
in Dayton for alleged misuse of the mails
by United States Marshal Sanderson, was
searched by Sheriff Almoney in Spring
field, Ohio, $1,700 in greenbacks was
found in his pocket. Whitaker, it is said
has been in all parts of the country en-
deavoring to interest heirs to an enor-
nous estate in England, and he says he
found $500 of these persons. The es-
tate, according to Whtaker's story, is
that of Captain John Whitaker and Jane
Scott Parker, worth from S60O,OO0,O00
to $SOO,O00,O00.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1908-02-18

Mrs. Elizabeth Stevens killed her little
daughter and son in Hayerhill. Mass.
cutting their threats with razor. When
arrested Mrs. Stevens. it is said. declared
she thought il was for the best that the
children should die. Mrs. Stevens was at
enc time in the asylum for the insane at
DanverS.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1908-02-18
GIVE UP FATHER TO JUSTICE.
slayer of Wife Kept at Bay by Two
Young Sons.

Two young sons, armed with rifles,
neld their father, John Randall, until he
could be arrested for the murder of their
mother in Marshall. n. c. In the room
where the father gazed helplessly and
hopelessly into the rifles of 14-year-old
John and 15-year-old James was the body
of the woman he had killed. All night
the little fellows guarded the murderer
and the corpse. Move and we will kill
you! y said the children. The man felt
that they meant what they said. Officers
came for Randall and placed him in jail
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1908-02-18

The report of Secretary Lewis Doster
AT the opening session of the annual con-
,ention of the National Hardwood Lunl-
Der Association in Cincinnati showed that
IS per cent of the mills had been shut
down du,ing the panic and that most of
these WI not begin operations until
March or later.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1908-02-18

Mrs. Dora Mcdonald was declared not
guilty in Chicago of the murder of Web
ster S. Guerin. The jury deliberated five
hours on the verdict. Four votes for
conviction were the greatest number at
aRy time recorded against the woman.
Five ballots were taken.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1908-02-18
Rob Bank and Ride Away.

Four men blew open the vault of the
Bank of Sulphur Springs, Ark. and Sc
cured over $1,000 in cash besides other
vaiuables. The citizeuS were aroused by
the explosion, but reached the downtown
district only in time TO see the four men
mount their horses and ride away.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1908-02-18

The Oklahoma corporation commission
has issued an order that exempts any per-
son who is unable to secure seat in a
giving over his ticket. Unless rescinded,
the order viii become effective in sixty
DAVIS
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1908-02-18
NEW LAND LAWS IN PROSPECT.

Cancellation of Desert Entries Held
Up by Commissioner.
Commissioner Ballinger of the general
land Office has sent telegram to the
local officers at Los Angeles, CAL, to sus-
pend action on all desert land entries held
for cancellation because entry men or
their aSSignees had previously taken land
by assignments under the desert land law.
This question now is being considered by
the Interior Department. and it is prob
able that new regulations on the subject
will shortly be promulgated.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1908-02-18
nnrhex shnns Second rern,.

Gov. Hughes served notice. by public
utterxnee. of his fixed determination not
10 succeed himself as Governor of New
York in any circumstances, il a speech
ut the annual dinner of the National
Guard Association in Albany.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1908-02-18
SAVES CATTLE AS SON BURNS.
keystone Farmer, After Fighting
Blaze, Makes Awful Discovery.

Blaze, Makes Awful Discovery.
While his son was being cremated in
a burning barn at Pleasant Grove, Pa.
the father and a number of neighbors
were risking their lives to save horses
and cows which could not get out. The
boy, Joel L. Pussy, 8 years old, had taken
matches from the house and kindled fire
with them in the barn. Almost imme-
diately the hay caught fire and before
The lad knew it he was surrounded by
flames. 1t was some time before the fire
was noticed, and the father and several
neighbors hurried to rescue the cattle,
never realizing that the boy was in
side. The barn, with its contents, was
destroyed. Not until the flames had been
extinguished was the boy missed After
a search his charred body was found.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1908-02-18

The growth of the sentiment for woman
suffrage in France is shown by the fact
that q resolution TO be presented to the
chamber faycring votes for women has
received $1,000 signatures. When the
number reaches 100000 the petition is to
be presented by the National Council o.
Women.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1908-02-18

United States District Judge Smith
Mcpherson in Kansas City issued an or
der permanently restraining eleven so-
called ticket brokers from buying or SELL
Ing nontransfe-able reduced-rate railroad
tickets. The decision viii close the
scalpers offices there.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1908-02-18

Alleging that for two years he has been
pursued by the maligp telepathic power
of DIR. L. F. Meyers, Edward Power. a
merchant, went to the office of the physi-
clan in Columbus, Ga. and shot him
twice. making wounds that will cause his
death
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1908-02-18

Charles W Morse is named in two in
dictments returned by the New York
grand jury. as result of 10000
Mercantile National Bank deal. and
bench warrants wait his arrival.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1908-02-18
e;overnor Repl,e. 10 Criticism,

Gov. Deneen of Illinois is out with s
not reply to the critics of the State char
ita5le institutions; infamous misrepre-
sensations" growing out of political mo-
tives, he SAYS.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1908-02-18
WIN Eight Wheel rnx

Action to test the validity of the stat
ute on which the wheel tax ordinance in
Chicago is based has been brought in the
form of an application for a bill fer In
jaacsion in behalf OF 1900 owners o.
vehicles.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1908-02-18

At a meeting of the leading soft coal
operators of the Pittsburg district held
recently it was decided that the miners
must accept a reduction of 10 cents a ton.
A committee OF the operators left for the
convention of miners, being held in In.
dianapolis, to propose this reduction.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1908-02-18
FAN. Dead while He Prnys.

While offering up a fervent prayer in
the Methodist church in Butler, Pa. Will
liam b. Wunderly, aged 60, plunged for
ward to the floor. When picked up he
was dead. his death having been brought
about by heart failure.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1908-02-18

The plant of the Licking Coal and Iron
Company, occupying the entire block in
Covington, KY burned and is total
loss. This company had just been reor-
ganized after much litigation.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1908-02-18

Ten men were imprisoned and are be-
lieved TO be dead as the result of an ex-
plosion at the Port Hood coal mines in
Port Hood, y. s. Seven bodies have been
taken out.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1908-02-18
WORK OF
CONGRESS-

Senator Beveridge of Indiana delivered
an appeal 70 the Senate Wednesday to
adopt his bill providing for a nonpartisan
tariff commission. d plan which he de-
clared conformed to modern and business
ideas on this subject Several Demo
cratic Senators spoke briefly on the gen.
eral subject of the tariff. Tariff revis-
ion and the Presidents recent special
message to Congress again were the main
topics of discussion in the House. AS
has been the case for nearly week. the
Indian appropriation bill ostensibly was
before the House, but no word was spo-
ken in regard to it. A long speech by
Serene Payne of New York, the major
ity leader, was considered important be-
cause of his assurances that tariff re-
vision plank would be incorporated in the
Republican national platform of this
year. He credited Mr.. Bryan with going
about the country accusing President
Roosevelt of grand or petit larceny in
purloining MS ideas.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1908-02-18
Loses s1oo. 900 by Kings Murder

The Equitable Life Assurance Society
had policy of 100000 upon the life of
King Carlos of Portugal The policy was
taken out in Lisbon fourteen years ago.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1908-02-18
Four Mafmed i'm blast.

Four men were injured. two probably
fatally. in an explosion of dynamite in
the quarry of the Dolese & Shepard Com
psny in Chicago.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1908-02-18

TO Guard Nights of Blue Jackets.
Declaring that years experiment has
been productive of much good. 8 society
known as The Blue Jackets Friends
gave notice in Boston that II has been
permanently organized aud ind arporated.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1908-02-18

New York health authorities admit that
Fifty cases cases of hydrophobia are being
treated in that city. This is almost a
record for the epidemic of rabies, which
has been on for two years.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1908-02-18
SAN Francisco Nav.r sr.rri~,,.

The wedding OF Mayor Edward Il. Tay-
let and Miss Eanioe JeTers was cele-
frated at the home of the cisy's chief ex-
ecrsive on California street, San Fran
;sco.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1908-02-18
sla,s5-.174 for chicago schools.

Th, Chicago board of education has
adopted a budget for 1908 amounting to
Sl3.357, la, inolading an increase of sal
AIRY for elementary teachers.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1908-02-18

The Los Angeles limited on the San
Pedro. Los Angeles and Salt Lake rail-
road was wrecked at Fettly Station. Cal.
Five passengers were injured.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1908-02-18
President Explains Appointments.

President Roosevelt has made public
a reply TO the charges that he has used
federal patronage to influence the nomina-
ton of Secretary Taft for the presidency
and explains his system of appointments,
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1908-02-18
rind. $500 Gem in refuse.

NJ. W. Brest, night Waterman at a
Kalamazoo paper mill. found $500 dia-
mond in the refuse from the rag-cleaning
room of the mill.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1908-02-18
BABY SAVES HER MOTHER.
Tot Braves storm to Lisp Mamma
to Neighb0rs.

to Neighbors.
Her hand caught beneath window.
the automatic catches of which fastened
when it fell, Mrs. Scott Cast was held a
prisoner for hours in her home in Ma
rion, Ohio. Breaking a window pane, she
screamed for aid, but her voice was lost
in the bowling wind. When about to
faint from exhaustion she kissed her 16-
months-old daughter and sent her through
the storm to the nearest neighbours house,
where the baby lisped Mamma" An
investigation and release followed.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1908-02-18

Debate on the Aldrich currency bill in
the Senate Tuesday was followed with
interest by many bankers in the galleries.
The discussion was directed chiefly to-
ward the provision for railroad bonds as
basis for emergency circulation, a wide
difference of opinion being developed con-
corning the method that should be adept
ed in determining the valuation to be
given such bonds as well as opposition
to the use of such security under any
terms. The bill was finally read through
and committee amendments incorporated,
it being understood that the entire bill
is to be subject TO amendment hereafter.
Interest in the proceedings of the House
attached TO a criticism of the President
by Mr.. Tawney, chairman of the commit
tee on appropriations, for having, as Mr..
Tawney charged, appointed the inland
waterways commission without authority
of law. The debate was on the urgent
deficiency bill and grew out of Senate
amendment to pay John II. Bankhead,
now Senator from Alabama, for his SER
vices on the commission. The House
refused to accept the amendment. In
vigorous speech MI llallisoh VI NcN
York condemned Secretary of State Root
for his manner of handling the negotia-
tons with Russia regarding passports
to Russian Jewish citizens of the United
States. while Mr.. Lowden of Illinois de-
Tended the Secretary. The Indian appro-
pr;ation bill was amended in several inn
portant particulars. Another Of the large
supply measures, the legislative, execu-
tive and judicial appropriation bill, was
reported.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1908-02-18

The demand for aluminium still ex-
ceeds the supply.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1908-02-18


A financial speech by Senator Culber-
son of Texas and the passage of bill
providing for government exhibit at the
Alaska Yukon Pacific Exposition were the
chief features of interest in the proceed
ings of the Senate Thursday. Mr.. Gull
berson gave the results of his analysis of
the recent report of the Secretary of the
Treasury on the Panama canal bond is
sue, in order to substantiate his conten-
ton that national banks of New York
were unduly favored in the disposition of
public funds, and that the Secretary had
violated the law by issuing these bonds.
The Senate adjourned until Monday. Con-
sideration of the Indian appropriation bill
was resumed in the House. A bitter fight
was waged on the proposition to abolish
non-reservation schools Mr.. Clayton of
Alabama spoke on the Presidents mes
sage and held up the Republicans as be-
ing divided into two factions-"the reac-
tionaries and the White House cuckoos."
The message, he charged, was an indict-
ment against the Republican party for
its dereliction and incompetency.