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VENEZUELAN SHIP IS SEIZED.
Dutch Cruiser Sails Under Guns of
Forts for Capture.

Forts for Capture.
The Dutch cruiser Gelderland came
into port at Willemstad, Island of Cur
acoa, Sunday morning towing the Ven
ezuelan coast guardship Alix with the
Dutch flag flying and Dutch crew on
board. The Gelderland captured the
Alix off Puerto Cabeilo on Saturday.
At that time the Alix was lying close
in shore, and Notwithstanding the
( threat which the Venezuelan govern
ment had made to fire upon any of the
Dutch warships committing hostile
act, the Gelderland steamed at speed
towards the guardship and sent an
officer and guard in a launch to seize
it. This they did without resistance
and no shots came from the forts. The
crew of tile Alix was put ashore and
the Dutch officer and marines remained
on board, the Gelderland finally taking
the Alix in tow and steaming away
with the prize. The seizure of the Alix
was in accordance with the plans of the
Holland government when instructions
We're issued to the three Dutch war
SHIPS now in those waters to make &
demonstration off the coast of Vene-
zuela and to capture any Venezuelan
ships of war or guard vessels that they
might find.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1908-12-22
REPORT ON BANKS MADE
Comptroller L. o. Murray Submits
His Figures and Statistics
to Congress.
SHOWS THE AMOUNTS KELD.
resources of Institutions at Last
Accounts ss,o27 geo, asa, Hav-
ing Doubled Since 1900.

The banking power Of the United
States to-day is shown to be $17642.-
7Oo,274 in the annual report of Law
renee o. Murray, Comptroller of the
Currency. This is an amount exceeding
the worlds banking power in 1890.
There are 5000 banks and banking in
situations in the United States. The
Comptroller places the worlds banking
power to-day at sos, 107 100000. This
places the aggregate banking mower of
the world at $3.50 100000.
The report deals almost exclusively
with figures Mr.. Murray has this to
say on failures and the cause:
OF ths thirty-three national banks for
which receivers were appointed during the
year ended Oct. 81, 1903, nine banks,
with aggregate capital of $1,290,0OO. were
restored to solvency and authorized to
resume business, while receivers proceeded
to lquidate the assets of twer ty-four
banks found to be irretrievably insolvent.
The nominal value of assets taken charge
of by the receivers of these twenty-four
banks was SCI, 415,511, the liabilities, so
far as reported. being S19.342, 610. Divi-
dends to the amount of $7,994, 666 have
been paid to creditors of the banks which
failed during the year. and the affairs of
one such bank having been finally settled
the receivership was terminated.
Noting the cause of failure of banks
in charge of receivers during the year, it
appears that seven banks were wrecked
by the cashier, one by defalcation of Off
GERS and three chiefly through fraudulent
management, among other causes. OF the
remainder, four failed from excessive
loans to others and depreciation of securi-'
ties, etc, three by reason of injudicious
banking, two from excessive loans to d.
rectors and others and two from deprecia-
ton of securities, one from failure of
large debtors and one from general strin-
gency in the money market.
The Comptroller estimates the num-
Der of depositors in national banks at
5,250,000. Here are figures showing
bank earnings:
Consolidating the reports of earnings
and dividends for the year ended July /,
13US, on an average capital and surplus
of $500, 932, 010 and $54S, S50.476, respec-
lively, the gross earnings are shown to be
1892, 454, eo2; losses, etc, charged off,
$5O,56S, 265, md expenses aud taxes paid,
$150,551 ,049, leaving net earnings of
$I31, 49,, 2SS. The aggregate amount of
dividends paid during the periods was
$97, 1896, 2S2, an average OF 1888 per cent.
Continuing. the report says;
On or about June 80, 1908, the banks
of the country had on hand $1,36S, $780,
$50, against $1,113, 742, 1916 in 1907, gain
Of 1854, So, 1857 during the year. About
two-thirds of the cash holdings of the
banks of the country is in national banks.
Bank resources have more than doubled
since 1900, but during the current year
there has been a decrease of about one
third of / per cent
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AS Prince Helie de Sagan might say,
"An is lost save Anna. New York
Mail.
It isn't Germany that's really worry
ing England at present. It's India
| Boston Journal.
The cheerful idiot notices that forest
fires do not attack family trees.-Cleve-
land Plain Dealer.
Chinas 3-year-o,d Emperor didn't
mount his throne; re toddled up
Philadelphia Record
Being but 2 years old, probably the
Chinese Emperor is ruled by a nurse
instead of a Philadelphia
Ledger.
John D. may not be the father of the
Standard OIL Company, but he is a very
near and dear relative.-Niilwaukee
| Journal.
| What was the total cost in printers
ink, paper and ..ages for carrying on
those recent foreign wars?-Detroit
Free Press.
They are building a skyscraper in
New York with six stories under
ground, intending. probably, to scrape
the Sky on both sides Of the earth
Philadelphia Press.
Can you recognize a moral on sight?
A member has just resigned from a
mothers club" in Boston under a con-
viction that her children need her at
home.-Detroit Free Press.
The restaurants are talking Of tariff
revision likewise, with a view to re-
moving bread and butter from the free
list.-Boston Herald
We always did think that Anna
Gould would soon repent Of marrying
one of the Night Riders Of Paris
Memphis Commercial Appeal.
More irony Of fate. The daring WON
an who climbed the highest peak in
South America is seriously III from the
effects of stepping upon DaiL-Cleve-
land Pain Dealer.
The appearance Of snakes Is consid-
cred a mild winter sign. 1t is also a
sign that the water wagon is fast be
coming empU.-Philadelph Inquirer.
The death Of Mrs oBrien Of Phila-
delphia, at the age Of 104. shows that
the life OF the invetsrate smoker ult-
nateiy ends In charlottesville Cou-
.1e--JourDal.
When Mr.. Rockefeller asserts that
dealing Ia ell is very precarious bust
ness Ii IL evident that he 10 still bent
on discouraging competition.-Provi-
dence Tribune.
Turkey follows the example Of China
in making the boycott formidable en-
CINE Of international controversy
New YORK Tribune.
The writer Of newspaper commuui
cation suggests that automobiles be 50
constructed that they viii not be able,
under any circumstances, TO exceed the
legal time limit. So far the response
has been the sans profound silence
that greets the proposal OF denatured
footbaIl.-st. Louis GI0be-D Democrat.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1908-12-22
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There are over 100 priests of the Pas
sionist order now at work in this coun
try.
At the Northern German NJ E. confer.
ence at Fairfax, Mimi, a resolution was
passed by a unanimous vote condemnine
the idea prevalent in some quarters that
all Germans were opposed to temperance
legislation.
Canon jeremiah C. Moynihan. probably
the oldest Catholic priest in the world
died in Chicago the other day. He was
100 years old May last. Death was due
to old ase. 1t was only two years age
| that he celebrated his last mass.
William E. Chandler, former Senator
from New Hampshire, has come into the
limelight again by advocating a new re
ligious doctrine, namely. that after We
lay down our physical beings on this
earth our souls will go to some of the
stars. there TO be reinvested with new
bodies and to have the same conscious
existence as here, only to greater perfec-
ton. He said in an interview that his
faith in future life is stronger thar
ever. hut that it was only faith-that
we are not intended to have knowledge on
the subject.
War TO the end on the evil of saloons
in Minneapolis being owned by brewing
companies is the determination of the
Civic Federation of the Mill City.
1t is estimated that there are 100000
coo Protestants in the world, as com
pared with 250.OO0,O0O Catholics ana
100000 adherents Of the Greek and
oriental churches.
The Congregational church at CHARTS
City. Iowa. celebrated its fiftieth ami.
versary with program which included
addresses from the older members and
greetings from surviving members in dis
tant cities.
The Methodist Times. a British week.
ly. divides its profits every year between
certain charities. This year the aged min
listers and ministers widows fund got
81 200.
The Lutheran Church of the Ascension
at Savannah gives a pin for each two
months perfect attendance at Sunday
school. one Of solid gold being the reward
for years regular attendance.
One of the oldest colOred churches in
the South is the Washington Avenue Pres
byterian of Macon, Ga. II was founded
in 1889 by the First church, white or
ganization that believed it was time to
do something for the slaves.
Rev. Henry c. Rose of Newark, "
j.. declared from his pulpit that every
fault. sin or crime could be prevented,
every bad habit cured by mental sugges-
ton given while the patient slept He
explained that natural sleep is far more
preferable for this kind Of work than
hypnotic sleep. and added that, although
the conscious self is slum5ering. the sub
conscious self IS most on the alert and
keenIy susceptible 60 suggestion. and that
it will abide by such suggestion when the
conscious self is aroused. He cited cases
in which men lad been cured OF the
club habit. and recommended the treat
rnent for extravasant wives and bad boys
sad girls.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1908-12-22
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The News Y


Many shiver. but few are frozen.
The emperor business is not what il
once was
The benevolent Mr.. Rockefeller is 100
full of oil to take water.
Down in Panama they not only have to
dig but prop up the canal.
Did The originator of the post card
system intend to build pasteboard battle
ship?
These courts-martial knock all the ro-
nance out of the matinee heroes Of the
navy.
Some people can get more money on a
bad check than others can on good one.
Several prominent bank wreckers will
spend the wintc. season in the peniten-
tiary.
The German Emperor can go off behind
the barn and talk 10 himself as much as
be likes.
And after a while the independents
also "a of together and form a trust of
their own.
Indiana has produced 12-year-old au-
thoress. Aren't even the babes in the
cradles safe?
With cattle it is the foot-andmouth dis
ease. and with statesmen the foot-in-
mouth disease.
An automobiles who is not fined now
and then considers that he might as wei
not have a machine.
These are the days when it is unsafe to
take TO the woods. The amateur hunter
* soroad He is dangerous.
China is getting so liberal il won't be
long before you can slap the Emperor on
the back and call him old boy.
A man on tria, fW murder and convict
ed Of arson. is aluose as bad as the Irish
magistrate who found the man who stole
two mules guilty Of bigamy.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1908-12-22
DUTCH GET NEW PRIZE.
Battle Ship Jacob Van Heemskerk
Captures "23 de Mayo"

The Dutch battleship Jacob van
Heemskerk arrived at Willemstad, D.
w. l.. towing as a prize the Venezue-
Ian coastguard vessel, % de Mayo The
flag of the Netherlands had been hoist
ed to the peak of the captured Vene-
Zuelan ship. and astern of the Dutch
flag fioated the Venezuelan colors.
Capture of the % de Mayo was eff
fected at point a little north Of
Cumana on the Gulf of Caraico. The
battleship Jacob van Heemskerk OBJ
served thee raft in the offing. took pos
session of her and sent prize crew
aboard. The Venezuelan crew, which
had been in charge was sent ashore
in the small boats of the captured ship
The % de Mayo, while classed as a
coast-guard vessel, is unit of the Ven
ezuelan navy. but her size and strength
are insignificant.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1908-12-22
MAY UNITE ALL PREsBYTERIANs.

Church Bodies Expected TO BE Made
One Within Coming Year.
Plans for the union Of the Presbyterian
church in the United States with more
than 1.S00,000 members, the Reformed
church in the United States with men'-
hership of 100000 and the Welsh Pres
byterians. numbering over 10000, have
been perfected By committee composed
OF leaders of the three denominations. ar
pointed while the federal council of Chris
:iau churches was in session in Phila'lel-
rhia recently. The committee found that
all could unite without any SACRIFICING its
creed or form of government. and the
members will recommend to the highes,
body in their respective churches an ab-
solute union. 1t is believed the merger
can be effected in less than a year.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1908-12-22
PROHIBITION COSTLY TO NATION

Decrease of Nearly 100000 In
Revenue for Last Fiscal Year.
Commissioner Capers of the internal
revenue bureau, in his annual report.
states that the production of distilled
grain spirits for the last fiscal year was
126,9S9, 740 tax gallons. decrease of
over 40.000000 gallons as compared with
the previous year. This is accounted for
by the prohibition movement, the high
price of grain. and the agreement among
distilers to curtail production. The de-
crease in receipts for the last fiscal year
was $17,99S,062, as compared with pre-
vious year.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1908-12-22
woULD-BE LYNcHERs FoILED.


Mob Breaks Jail Door, but Sheriff
Hides Prisoner.
A mob gathered at jamestown, KY,
with the intention of lynching James
HILL a white man charged with the muir
der of 13-year-old Mamie Womack. The
sheriff had had warning and had taken
Hill into the woods about town. where
he kept him all night under guard. The
mob was not satisfied with the statements
of the jailer that Hill was not there. but
broke down the Jail door, searched the
prison and then searched every residence
in jamestown, believing that he was being
hidden there.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1908-12-22

The offer Of the National Fireproofug
Company at Keskey, y. j., TO take back
the striking clay workers on wages fixed
BY the company. the maximum being $40
a day, and from that down 70 about a
dollar, was accepted by only few Of the
strikers and under the protection Of sol
diers and deputies, the company began
bringing in new employees.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1908-12-22
NEBRASKA HEAD is AGREED ON

Avery to Succeed Andrews If Salts
factory Acting Chancellor.
The announcement is authorized by the
board of regents of the University of Ne
hraska that DIR. Samuel Avery, who was
elected acting chancellor of the university
in place of f. Benjamin Andrews. whose
resignation becomes effective Jan. 1. will
become chancellor if his administration is
satisfactory. 1t was added that no fur
Their effort is being made TO find sue
cessor to Chancellor Andrews.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1908-12-22

While internal revenue officers in the
South we're battling with '.moonshiners. :"
FIRE in Hopkins avenue, Williamsburg
New York. uncovered what IS believed 10
be an illicit distiIiery in a two-story frame
building. Government officers have begun
investigation to break up the traffic in
New York
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1908-12-22
NIGHT RIDERS ON TRIAL.
Eight Men, Charged with Death of
Cant. Rankin, Are Defendants

Eight Men, Charged with Death of
Capt. Rankin, Are Defendants.
Eight men, alleged leaders of the night
riders band of Reelfoot Lake, have been
placed on trial for their lives in Union
City. Tenn, charged with murder of
Capt. Quinten Rankin, a prominent attor-
ney of Trenton, Tenn, as the eliminating
SET of a series Of outlawry so high-handed
as TO call the militia. Judge Joseph e.
Jones is presiding over the hearing. The
prosecutor is Attorney General j. S. Cald-
well. while the defendants are represent
ed by Attorney Rice A. Pierce and asso-
ciates. Whether the court procedure will
be conducted in order or whether further
bIoodshed will occur during the heat of
the LEGAL battle is considered uncertain
From Reelfeot Lake and other strongholds
of the clan men poured into Union City
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1908-12-22
BANKERS SON KILLS HIMSELF.
Robert HI. McCrea of Wabash, Ind,
Sends Bullet Into Braiu.


Sends Bullet Into Braiu.
Robert II. McCrea, 80 years old, son
of James f. McCrea a wealthy retired
banker of Wabash. Ind, committed sui
eide in the bathroom on the eighth floor
of the Great Northern hotel in Chicago
by shooting himself in the mouth with an
automatic revolver. McCrea is believed
to have killed himself through despon-
dency over the death of his wife, who
died in Wabash a short time ago. A let
ter written by McCrea's mother, Mrs.
Susan McCrea, in which she sought to
console him, was found in his clothing.
Three checks, one for $780, one for $500
and the third for $500. drawn on the
American Trust and Savings Bank and
made payable to himself, also were found.
together with a purse containing $3.50.
Two children survive him.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1908-12-22

The Aerial Navigation Company, which
was formed to operate an airsbip line be-
tween Boston and New York. has leased
two acres OF land in Boston for station
No. !. and secured landing privileges on
Commonwealth avenue and near the liar
yard Bridge. Capt Baldwin promises the
delivery Of the first dirigible not later
than Nav l.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1908-12-22
American Girl to Wed Earl.

1t is officially announced that a mar
rage engagement has been arranged be-
tween the Earl of Granard and Miss Bea-
trice Mills. the daughter of Ogden Mills
of New York. Bepnard Arthur Forbes,
the eighth Earl of Granard, is lord-in-
waiting to the King and Master of the
Horse
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1908-12-22
v.,er,nary surgeon Die. I'm Fire

DIR. g. E Barnes. veterinary sur
geou. was burned To death and James
Crane narrowly ESCAPED a similar fate
when their houses az WoOdville. Ohio
were destroyed by FIRE Both were IN
married and lived alone in cottages on
adjoining lots
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1908-12-22
shut Shoe MN. Brame weaver,

As the result of stagnation in the mar
ket for rubber shoes because of the alb
sence of seasonahle conditions. the an
nouncement is made by the Woonsockes
Rubber Company that its Millville. r. l..
plant will be closed for three weeks,
About TO men are affected
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1908-12-22

Mrs. J9seph:ne Kendall. aged 81. Of
Fostoria. Ohio. has been arrested on a
charge of swearing falsely in order TO
secure pension. In 1898 she applied for
a pension. declaring that she had not re-
married after the death of Emanuel Ken
dali. Civil War veteran. Afiidavits
show thar she had.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1908-12-22
c.n.a. would Bar Japanese

4 resolution adopted at mass meeting
presided over by the Mayor and addressed
by G. II. Barnard. Dominion member
elect. was telegraphed to Ottawa urging
the abrogation of the treaty arrange
ment with Japan aud legislation of the
exclusion of Asiatics.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1908-12-22
ct~,s Poisoned, Father Hela

That death was due to poison is the
report of DIR. William F. Krauss, who
analysed the stomachs of 0na and Edith
McBroom. daughters of William Nc
Broom of Marked Tree. Ark. The father
of the girls is being held at Jonesboro,
Ark
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1908-12-22

Eugene VI. Foss has ordered work to
begin al once on the construction Of a
100000 cotton mill In East Boston. II
win require 5000 workers to operate the
1900 looms and 10000 spiBdles The
plant viii occupy sixty-fiYe acres fronting
on the Chelsea river, and the expectation
Is 10 make Boston the greatest textile
center in New England.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1908-12-22
BOMB WRECKS A BUILDING.
srenement-House Scene of Explosion
InjurinG Many Occupants.

More than a score of persons were in
iured. FIVE of them seriously. and hun
dred others were thrown iato q panic
when a bomb was hurled into the air
shaft of the tenement house at $50 East
Sixty-third street, New York. The build
ing was wrecked. 1t was occupied ex-
clusively by Italians. and threatening let
tiers had been received by many of them
in the last few months. The conclusion
of the blast shook buildings for blocks.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1908-12-22
uo,s REUNITED for Murder

In Kansas City, Justice Remley. after
formal hearing, ordered James and Me-
LISA Sharp. the religious fanatics, held
without bail for the murder of Policeman
A. o. Dalbow. who was killed during the
battle between police and street preachers.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1908-12-22

Samuel E. Gross formerly of Chicago,
but now of Battle Greek. Mich, was dis
charged in bankruptcy in the federal court
in Detroit. His liabilities, as scheduled
several months ago. when he petitioned to
b. declared a bankrupt, amounted TO
500. 900. with assets about $101. 600.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1908-12-22

Because il has been using the mortuary
fuad to pay expenses, the Fraternal Mys-
tic Circle OF Philadelphia win no more
do business in Minnesota a. the license
of the order has beeu revoked By j. A.
HaTtigan, State insurance commissioner.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1908-12-22
quebec Judge Blow. out Brani..

Jean Gervais Protais Blanchet, judge
a the queens bench in Quebec. blew his
brains out while suffering from a fit of
insanity superinduced by i'll health. Judge
Blsnehet was - years old and a descend
amt of one of the old French families.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1908-12-22
Actress i'm an Accident.

Nine Nazimova, the Russian actress.
who appeared in Lincoln. Neb.. the other
night. was severely injured by falling
while going upon the stage. 1t is feared
her arm was fractured. but by carrying
1t in sling she was able to perform her
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1908-12-22
PILLAGE AND KILL IN ARMENIA.
Turkish Troops Protect Inhabitants
Against Persian IrreguIarS

A dispatch from Urumiah says that a
Turkish detachment arrived at Dilman
the other day to protect the inhabitants
against the excuses of the Persian irreg-
ulars commanded by Satar Khan. I he
latter, who had been authorized by the
Shah to restore order. has raised force
Of Kurds and pillaged and burned num-
bsr of Armenian villages, killing men,
women and children. The Armen,ans
appealed first to the local Turkish author
tiles and then to Constantinople, whence
authority for the intervention was re-
&c ived
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1908-12-22

Vice Admiral Cervera, who commanded
the Spanish fleet in the battle at Santiago,
was. retired from the active list Of the
Spanish navy Monday al his own request
on account OF failing health.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1908-12-22

While out hunting quail with four or
FIVE Others, Ed. Newcomer, 9 prominent
young man of Wauseon. Ohio. was acct
dentally shot in the lungs by one of his
companions. He died few minutes later
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1908-12-22
SIM. Rax. start Fire.

globe filed with water caused fire in
the home of j. c.. Holt in Sycamore,
Ohio. The timely discovery of the blaze
alone saved the house from destruction.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1908-12-22
Jea,sp., shoots VIC and self,

Crazed with jealousy. James n Pigg.
agde 5S years. real estate dealer Of
Deep Wafer. Mo. shot and fatally wound
ed his wife. He then locked himself in
q rscm and fred a ballet into his breast.
1. Is believed thar Pigg viii recover.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1908-12-22
odd Fellow Leader Dies.

Sovereign Grand Lodg,. Independent Or
der of Odd Fellows. died of heart failure
following surgical operation in Nash.
Vile Tenn.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1908-12-22

Glen Pollock. IL years old. Of Grand
Rapids. Mich, was sentenced by Judge
Knappen in the United States District
Court in Toledo. to serve one year il "a
reformatory for breaking into the pot
Office at Martin, Ohio.