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Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1908-06-30
INTERESTING INDUSTRY.
Viewed by Men of Prominence Yes
terday.

Alexander Stewart, Walter Alexan-
der, A. l.. Kreutzer and c. G. Yawkey
of this city, and Senator 0. w. John
son, of Racine, went for drive in Mr..
Yawkey's auto. Besides viewing the
beautiful growing crops generally, one
of the objective points in view on their
trip was a ginseng garden in the town
of Hamburg, owned by j. H. Koehler
of this city, and his associates. The
garden was started in 1901 under much
ridicule and many difficulties, and the
success of the venture was at that time
doubtfully looked upon, for it was com.
monty claimed that ginseng being a
native forest plant, could not be pro-
duced by garden culture. Mr. Koehler
having studied the habits of the plant
Isince childhood felt certain that he
could make the venture win He was
the pioneer grower of the plant in this
county, and most likely of the entire
STATE, and has by this time shown that
ginseng cannot only be successfully
grown, but that it is a financial success
as welt The venture has paid net cash
dividends equal to 81 per cent. per
annum since it was started Besides
the firm has garden now covering in
area nearly three-fourths of an acre,
well stocked with about $4,000 plants,
ranging in age from one to five years,
Ginseng roots sell for from So 90 to 81 90
per pound, and it takes about forty
roots to make a pound of dry roots.
Taking this into consideration, it is mot
at all impossible that this garden is
worth nearly $4,000 90, the value
placed on it by the owners today. 1t
took six years to accomplish these re-
suits, with an original cash investment
of only $780,
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1908-06-30
MASONIC TEMPLE.

The various Masonic bodies have
called of their meetings for the months
IF July and August, custom which
Las always been followed by those
bodies. During thu, vocation, the hall
in the Masonic Temple viii undergo
vast improvements and when COM
pleted viii be among the hauds nest
in Wisconsin. Joseph F. Sturdy. of
Chicago, expert interior decon tor has
been engaged to do the work.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1908-06-30
FOURTH OF JULY.

In another colum of the PILOT will be
found the official program of the Fourth
of July celebration at Rothschilds park.
There will be a national salute at sun
rise. Band concert at 10 O'Clock a. m.
and base ball game commencing at the
same hour. At noon there will be a
basket picnic. In the afternoon there
will be all kinds of games and dancing.
Dancing will continue until after mid
night. Read the program.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1908-06-30

The friends of John c. Hinrichs of
the town of Hamburg, are urging him
to become candidate for the Office of
county treasurer and he will without
doubt allow his name to be presented
to the voters. Mr.. Hinrichs held the
Office for two years prior to 1904 and
made an efficient officer.
Members of different societies of G.
O +. of the Wisconsin valley met IA
this city yesterday and conducted an
initiation in which fourteen candidates
rode the goat. A ride was taken TO
Pine park in the evening where dance
was given and surner was served.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1908-06-30
ADVERTISED.

Last of letters ren.sining uncalled for
in the W,nsau p O. for the week end.
ing June %. 1903. In calling for same
please say advertised"
Van Abel. Henry; Dessert. Miss Mol
lie; Brickley & Jennings Co; Dgman,
George: orchard. Miss Mary, Fust,
Gust; Griswold, Miss Persis Hender.
son, Mrs. Gladys Harvie, Mrs. w. d..
Ikert, Miss Mary Larsen, Miss NATL.
da: Linn. A. b.; MacCOrmick, Mrs j
L.; Mickland a. Olson Netzel, Miss
Clara Pagel, Mrs Ida; Shaft, v. O..
Scott, Miss Eta; Froemner. Mrs. Fred
Werle, M. c.; Wats3E. LorrAn-
Foreign: d. Ludmlrsky, NOtaro Pas
quale, John Scheidt.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1908-06-30
MAYORS PROCLAMATION.

Mayor John f Lamont has issued a
proclamation concerning the celebrat-
ing of the Fourth of July. 1t is timely
and all should heed what our mayor
has to say To allow the indiscriminate
firing of firecrackers and all kinds OF
explosives would mean frightened
horses, runaways, injuries to citizens
and perhaps CONGREGATIONS endanger-
ing our city. 1t is well to be careful.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1908-06-30
INCREASED THEIR SURPLUS.

Last week the cational banks of our
city both declared dividends at the rate
of IL per cent per anumn, and each in
creased their surplus to 100000. The
Marathon County and Citizens banks
also showed business to be above the
average the past six months, all OF
which demonstrates that Wausau is
blessed with strong and safe banking
institutions. There are no sounder
banks nor better managed ones any
where in the country.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1908-06-30
{. C. KRETL0W HONORED.

Edward G. Kretlow, of this city, has
received the honor of being appointed
assistant sergeant-at-arms, at the
national democratic convention in
Denver, under John l. Martin, of ST.
Louis, sergeant-at-arms. Mr.. Kretlow
will depart for Denver to enter upon
his duties, on Friday evening.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1908-06-30
Beware of Ointments For Catarrf
that Contain Mercury,

as mercury viii surely destroy the sense Of
smell and completely derange the whole system
when entering ii through the mucous surfaces
Such articles should never be used except on
Prescriptions from reputable physicians as the
damage they viii do Is ten fold 70 the good y0u
can Dossibiy derive from them. Halfs Catsrrn
Cure. Manufactured by T. J. Cheney d CO..
1cledo O.. contains no mercury, and is taken
internally, acting directly upon the blood and
mucous surface Of the system- In buying Hall 3
Catarrh Cure be sure you get the genuine 1t il
taken internally and made IN Toledo. Ohio, By
r. j. Cheney d Co. Testimonials free.
Sold By Druggists Price, 75c- per bottle
Take Halls Family Pills for constipation
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1908-06-30
MARRIAGE LICENSES.

Rengveld Carlson, to Hulda Olson,
both of Texas.
VIM. Tesch, to Ella Mielke, both of
town of Berlin.
Otto Habeck, to Adala Kohler, both
of city.
Robt. Baumann, to Martha Jojade,
both of city.
Save machinery, save horse flesh by
using Callies' machine oils. Sold in
any quantity.
Dave Gleason, Jr., of the town of
Easton, and Miss Anna McHugh of the
town of Emmett, were married at $50
this morning in the Catholic church in
Halder. A reception is being held at the
home of the young lady's parents, MIR.
and Mrs. Ed. McHugh, which will be
continued into evening. Quite number
of people from this city are attending
the same. The young man is son of
MIR. and Mrs. Dave Gleason of the town
of Easton, well known people, and dur
ing the past few years has spent much
of his time in Sumpter, Ala, for the
Alexander Lumber Co. The young
lady is a sister of Mrs. John King of
this city.
Albert St. Thomas a Northwestern
freight train brakeman, living at 51S S.
Second Ave, came near being killed ct
Eland Jet. Sunday morning at about
two o'clock. A large mogul engine
backed number of cars ONTO a curved
switch and Mr. ST. Thomas attempted
to uncouple the cars from the engine
and had some difficulty in doing so. At
about the time the cars were loosened
the locomotive backed up to free the
draw bar. he was standing on the in
side of the curve aud got caught be-
tween the engine and box car. The
abdominal muscles were bruised and
he ras brought home. He will be laid
up week or more.
The Wausau Canning Co.'s plant was
started in operation last Thursday. 1t
is running on small scale at present
and the force will be increased in
week or so when the pee crop has
further matured The company has
LOO acres planted to peas this year or
more than for any previous year. A
large portion of the acreage is in the
vicinity of Marathon City, where viners
viii be set up and the shelled peas
hauled in by teams The crop looks
good and the company expects profit
able season
Yep Sin, the Chinaman, bss bought
stock of nearly $50 worth of fire crack
ers for the Fourth. He got them
through a Chinese merchant in San
Francisco. a large portion Of them
are small crackers, making q very loud
report He has several large punches,
such as he fred on the Fourth the past
two years. These are made up 81 all
sizes woven together and make din
| for about Aalf an hour sufficient to
wake up the dead in the cemetery.
They cost about IS each. bat Sin don't
reckon the expense. He says IS worth
of Ere clackers is only one jack pot"
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1908-06-30

10 THE VOTERS
/ hereby announce myself as candi-
date for the Office of assemblyman for
the Second district of Marathon county.
at the primaries in September, on the
republican ticket and will appreciate
any effort made in my behalf by my
friends. If nominated and elected |
will fulfill the duties of the Office to the
best of my ability. FRED PAULUs.
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1908-12-06
MISSOURIAN TO
GUIDE MINORITY
Senator-Elect John Sharp Williams
Suggests Successor, Who Receives
Unanimous Vote and Ac-
cepts the Honor
TBy Associated Press.I

WASHINGTON, Dec. 5.-Represen-
tative Champ Clark of Missouri was
chosen minority leader of the house of
representatives tonight at a caucus of
the Democratic members of that body.
Mr.. Clark's election was unanimous.
His name was suggested to the caucus
by the retiring minority leader, Sena-
tor-elect John Sharp Williams of Mis-
sissippi. Resolutions were adopted
thanking Mr.. Williams for his services
to the party on the floor of the house.
In accepting the leadership Mr.. Clark
said:
Il am profoundly grateful for the
great honor just conferred on me, an
honor doubly priced because of the
unanimity with which 1t comes.
II hope to discharge the numerous
and difficult duties of the position so
as not to cause you to regret the action
of this hour; but I cannot do it-no
man can-without the cordial co-ope-
ration and constant assistance of his
followers, and the cooperation and
constant assistance 1 now invoke in the
interest of the country and Of great
historic party"
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1908-12-06
CRUISER YANKEE
TAKEN Off REEF
CINKC CIlnDFNIV
s CHlVtAO OODULtM
LIFTED FROM ROCKS, SHIP
GOES DOWN IN TOW
Heavy Seas Are Blamed for Latest OF
Many Accidents Which Have
overtaken United States
Warship
lBy Associated Press.I

NEW BEDFORD, Mass, Dec. o.
Freed from Spindle rock, at the
~ western entrance to Buzzards
bav. where she had been impaled Tor
zen weeks. the United States cruiser
Yankee sank in six fathoms or water
early today, near what is known as
the Sand Spit while being toWeo 10
this city for repairs.
The crew of $50 men was iahoeu
the north of Peniks island, and not tar
from the ledge on which she has rested
since September %.
The sinking of the cruiser occurred
at 4 o'clock this morning, exactly
twelve hours after she was ftoated
from the ledge,
In spite of the discouraging situa-
ton, it is believed the vessel can be
raised.
The cause of the accident, the cul-
mination of a series of misfortunes
which has befallen the Yankee, was an
unusually heavy sea kicked up by
high northwest gale.
The Yankee. in tow of the tugs John
Harlan and Powhattan. and conveyed
nv the naval collier Lebanon, was pro-
ceeding slowly from Spindle rock to
this port.
In the gale and heavy seas the haw-
sers had parted for the tenth time,
and the tug John Harlan was trying
to connect another towline, when she
was lifted on a wave and slammed
against the side of the cruiser.
The impact smashed in a port in
the compartment where three air COM
pressors were at work.
Water poured through the open port
hole and disabled the air pumps after
which the compartment filled rapidly.
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1908-12-06
PUBLIC IS APATHETIC;
BEHYMER WILL QUIT
Popular Promoter of Musical Enter
prises Probably VIII Remove
to Denver or San
Francisco

1t was announced yesterday that l..
e. Behymer, for years the Maecenas
of local musicians and patrons OF mu-
sic, will leave Los Angeles and will
remove to San Franeicso or Denver,
probably the latter city.
Mr., Behymer already has begun ne
gotiations for the sale of his Los An
eeles property and intends to leave the
city at the end of the present season.
Although he has offered the best list
of musical attractions ever known IN
the city at Simpson auditorium, they
have not received the support which
entertainments of such merit appar-
emily deserve. and the popular musical
promoter sees no alternative but to
take advantage of the more alluring
opportunities in one of the other two
cities. Denver, as municipality, re-
Gently has offered a large subsidy for
the aid of musical genius and advances
frequently have been made to Mr.. Be
hymer in endeavors to induce him to
go to that city, including an offer OF
$4,000 yearly guaranty.
Mr.. Behymer came to Los Angeles
twenty-five years ago, and during that
time he has been identified with every
musical enterprise of Importance in
this city. His symphony concerts have
been given in the last ten years, and
he has borne the reputation of having
west of Chicago. So closely has he
been identified with the promotion of
musical culture in Los Angeles that 1t
is with extreme regret that his large
following will learn of his intended
departure.
Il have interests which detain me in
Los Angeles" said Mr.. Behymer yes
terday, land would, if possible, remain
here, but other cities apparently are
more generous to enterprises of the
sort which I am promoting, and it is
necessary for me to seek the more adj
vantageous field. I do not believe that
the present apparent apathy on the
part of the Los Angeles public is due
to any lack of appreciation of high
class music. There must be other rea-
sons, and 1 hesitate to believe that the
Los Angeles musical taste is in any
way inferior to that of other cities. 1
have endeavored to bring high-class
artists to Los Angeles, and for some
reason the public has not been inter
ested. There is nothing left for me to
do but to remove to some other city
where attractions of this sort are more
appreciated.
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1908-12-06
Butte PeonIe Aroused

BUTTE, Mont, Dec. 5.-Condemning
as subterfuge and characterizing as
unwarranted proceedings the efforts Of
certain persons to bring about the
closing of a great industry through
governmental intervention, the citi-
zens of Butte at a monster mass meet
ing in the Auditorium tonight voiced
a vigorous protest against any action
of federal authorities which might tend
to bring about the closing down Of
Washoe smelter at Anaconda. Reso-
buttons to this effect were drafted and
adopted and copies telegraphed to-
night to President Roosevelt, Senator
Thomas Carter and Joseph NJ. Dixon,
and Congressman Charles N. Pray. The
last named three compose Montana's
delegation in congress.
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1908-12-06
LAWYER HEARS
His ACCUSERS
Declares Attorney offered Him $4,000
and 500 a Month for Wife
If He Would Go to
Prison

SAN FRANCISCO, Dec. 5.-When the
trial of Attorney Frank ]. Murphy, &C
cused of attempting to bride ]. M.
Kelly, a prospective Ruef juror, was
resumed in Judge Murasky's court to-
day e. A S. Blake, a contractor, al
ready convicted of completely in the
same transaction, took the stand for
the prosecution.
Blake told in detail of the attempt to
induce Kelly by the payment of money
to vote for the acquittal of Ruef in case
he should be accepted as juror, and a
subsequent preparation by Attorneys
Murphy and Newburgh of affidavits in
tended to cover up the attempted
bribery.
During the examination of Blake At
torney Murphy appeared much agitated
and sat with his head bowed. An adj
journment was taken until Monday.
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1908-12-06
CALLS DINGLEY LAW
STONE, NOT BREAD

WASHINGTON, Dec. 5.--AlthougL
he is chairman of the tariff commits
sion of the National Association of
Manufacturers. Herbert e. Miles of
Racine, Wis, manufacturer of agri-
cultural implements, wagons and car
riages, made it plain today to the ways
and means committee of the house
that he was not appearing for the as
ISOLATION. He claimed to address the
committee "as one of the million con-
sumers, as one of the 100000 to 100000
manufacturing consumers, as an en-
ployer who pays $500.O0 annually III
wages, and as an independent, no
trustified manufacturer"
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1908-12-06
WRECKAGE INDICATES
TWO VESSELS SANK IN
COLLISION ON LAKE

NORTH SYDNEY, Dec. 5.-The mys-
terry surrounding the fate of the steamer
500 City was intensified today by the
finding of number of life belts at Cape
Race bearing the name IS. s. Stanley"
The belts drifted ashore with similar
ones marked 800 City" and this circum-
stance has led to the theory that the
lake boat possibly was sunk in collision.
1t Is suggested also that the life belts
marked IS. S. Stanley" may have been
purchased at second hand by the owners
of the 500 City when she was carrying
excursionists On Lake Michigan.
The only steamer named Stanley in
Canadian waters is the government Ice
breaking boat which runs between Char
IottetOwn, p. e. L., and PictOu, N. S.
That vessel Is now in Charlottetown har-
Dor Small quantities of wrecl1age con-
tinued to drift ashore at Cape Race. No
bodies have been found.
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1908-12-06
MARE ISLANDERS
LAUNCH COLLIER
Crowds Cheer, Whistles Ring and lnl-
pressive Ceremonies Mark Chris
tenlng of Massive Vessel by
Constructors Daughter

MARE ISLAND NAVY YARD, Dec
5.-Flinging up a cloud of spray from
her stern, the giant collier Prometheus,
first of her kind to be built in a gov
eminent navy yard, slipped gracefully
into the waters Of Mare Island chan
mel ten minutes after IL o'clock this
morning, and was brought to a stand
still by the big hawsers trailing in her
wake within 300 feet of the ways.
The great black hull began to move
an instant after Miss Dollie Evans,
daughter of Naval Constructor Holden
A. Evans, had shattered a bottle OF
champagne on the vessels bow and
given her a name, saying. II christen
thee Prometheus."
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1908-12-06
PRESIDENT WILL
HAVE LONG HUNT
Secretary of Smithsonian Institution
Prepares Announcements
welt Will Defray His Own
Expenses
[By Associated Prsss.l

WASHINGTON, Dec. 5.-President
Roosevelt in a statement prepared by
Secretary Walcott of Smithsonian in
stitution made his first official an
nouncement today regarding the hunt
ing trip to Africa, on which he will
from the presidency.
The expedition is to be QUILTED by
the Smithsonian institution, the presi-
dent to defray his own expenses, and
will gather natural history materials
for the new national museum.
Mombassa will be reached in April of
next year. but no detailed itinerary be-
yond that place has been made, except
for the general route to Victoria Ny
ANA, and thence down the Nile to
-Aartoum, where 1t is expected the
party will arrive about April, 1910.
The official statement is long, and in
part as follows:
I'm March, 1909, Theodore Roosevelt
will head a scientific expedition to Afri-
ca, Quilted by the Smithsonian insti-
tuition, and departing from New York.
This expedition will gather natural his
tory materials for the government coll
lections, to be deposited by the Smith
sonian institution in the new United
States national museum at Washington
d. c.
FCIoSuhCi VI
Besides the president and his son,
Kermit, the personnel OF the party on
leaving New York will consist of three
representatives Of the Smithsonian in
stitution: Maj. Edgar M. Mearns, med
ical corps, U. S. A, retired; Edmund
Heller and j. Alden Loring. On arriv-
ing in Africa the party will be en-
larged by the addition of r. G. Gun
ningham, who is now in Africa prepar-
ing the presidents outfit. He will have
charge of q number of native porters,
who, with necessary animals, will be
formed into a small caravan.
mo fears may be entertained for the
presidents safety from the attacks of
man or beast, as every member of the
party is an excellent rife shot.
1.-The party will reach Mombassa in
April, 1909 No detailed itinerary has
been decided upon, but the general
route will be up the Uganda railway to
Nairodi and Victoria Nyanza, a dis
tance of about $50 miles by rail, thence
crossing into Uganda, and finally pass
ing down the Nile to Cairo. Much OF
the hunting will be done in British
East Africa, where Uganda railroad can
be used as a base of supplies and means
of ready transportation. At least one
great mountain, possibly Mount Keniap
win be visited.
"Khartoum will be reached, If all
goes well, about April, 1910. The ex-
petition may be expected to spend
about one year on African soil"
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1908-12-06
HEALTH

is such an important factor in your success
and happiness that IL you are in any way
ailing you should not procrastinate, should
not put It off, but should begin the proper
treatment Immediately before the trouble
has a chance to become settled in any OF the
vital organs, to spread to other parts, or to
become aggravated in its developments. The
cures which the Open Air Cure System has
made In thousands of cases prove the good
work it does In checking disease and repair
ing its ravages, a work that every sick per-
son should turn to for help.
The aim Of the Open Air Cure System is
always to cure our patients with the least
possible delay. We adopt none Of the meth
DDS of quacks, and a serious trial will con-
vince you of this as 1t has convinced others.
Here is one of the many;
LOS ANGELES. Cal, Nov. 2s. 'Os.
Omen Air Cure System, City. Dear Doctor:
with the few treatments that have taken
I feel like a new man. Would to heaven I
had known Of you years ago before squan-
dered SO much money on quacks and drugs
OF poison l feel greatly indebted to you, for
Won have and are saving me from disease
and dependency that were Weighing me
down and life seemed to have fearful out
I6ok You are curing my trouble and max
ing me healthy, happy man ana shall ever
1'eeomneud my fellow sufferers to you May
God bless and preserve you many years fol
your noble work.
(Sisned) CHARLES bEhGEh.
Here is another one:
hereby certify that the Open Air Cure
system cured me OF disease of 20 years
standink without drugs or knife. tried
various doctors and found no relief until
came 10 consult the doctor Of the Open All
Cure System, who cured me In two months
(signed) PROF. A. j. sTAMM,
1910 s. Figueroa Street.
Hundreds of others have been cured
by this method. WHY NOT YOU?
Call before it is too late, as we do not
take inourable cases.
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1908-12-06
Report Cause Of Wreck

CHEYENNE. Wyo, Dec. 5.-The
Union Pacific railroads special board
of inquiry, two members of which
were Gems. George M. Randall and
Frank d. Baldwin, retired, has report
ed that in its belief the collision at
Borie November 10. in which ten men
were killed, was caused by the i'm
proper manipulation of air by Engineer
Schley. which resulted in his not hav-
ing the necessary pressure to control
the train when the emergency arose. .
This is said to be the first investiga-
ton Of this character in which United
States army officers have participated.
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1908-12-06
RAISE IN RATES
MUCH OPPOSED
[By Associated Prsss.l

SAN FRANCISCO, Dec. 5.-A vigor-
GUS protest against the proposed in
crease of freight rates by the trans
continental railroads was voiced this
afternoon at largely attended meet
ing of representative business men and
producers held in the rooms of the
chamber of commerce.
The convention was called by the
California Traffic association, the Can
ners' league of California, the Dried
Fruit association, and several other
commercial organizations, all of which
were well represented.