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Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1909-08-10
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Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1909-08-10
FARM HAND IS KILLED.
John Barfz Meets Death on Milwau-
kee Northern Electric Road.

John Bartz. farm hand in the en-
ploy of ]. P. Meyer. was Instantly
killed by a Milwaukee Northern south
bound interurban car in the village Of
Knellsville. His head was ground into
pulp by the wheels. Bartz was a ma
tive of Luxembourg. Germany, and
came to this country ten years ago.
He was 80 years old He leaves q
mother in the old country
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1909-08-10
TWENTY coNvIcTs PARoLED.

state Board Grants Petitions of Pris-
oners mt Waupun.
The State board of control of chart
table and penal institutions, sitting as
= board OF parole al the State prison
At waupun, has concluded its hearing
and granted the petitions of twenty
put of the more than thirty applicants.
The names of those paroled by the
board are not made public. for the
stated reason that the publication OF
the names would serve no good pur-
nnSa
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1909-08-10

Every girl imagines that. had she
lived in the days when knights were
bold and bad, she would have peen
stolen pretty frequently.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1909-08-10
The Right side

Patience-The say mans beard
is generally heavier on the right side
of his face.
Patrice-I don't see, then, why a
girl always tries to get on the right
side of a man!
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1909-08-10
babe burned to Death.

While playing with matches the
clothing of the 2-year-old daughter Of
Mr. and Mrs. Peter Leasher. of Eau
Claire, caught fire and the child died
this morning at the hospital from the
burns. Mrs. Leasher was at church
when the tragedy occurred. while her
husband was at the paper mill
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1909-08-10
Violated Prohibition Law.

B. Schneider was convicted of
violating the excise laws by soliciting
orders for beer in Cumberland. since
the local prohibition went into effect,
and was sentenced to pay a fine of
800 and costs.
Rock Island Argus., 1909-05-20

give the lecture that had caused the
trouble In September he had tired of
dress suits and kerosene footlights and
asked to be given charge. This was
refused. So when the NJ e. Church
South met in conference at Birming-
ham, Ala, he went there to petition
the committee on epfscopacy. Though
he tried several times to get a hear
ing. he was shut out What to do next
under such circumstances puzzled him.
The problem finally was solved for
him by q reporter, who called in half
dozen other newspaper men and told
Dr. Osbron to detail TO them the cir
cumstances of his case. The follow
ing day the, minister got a hearing
without delay. The bishop who had
been most prominent in the attack
was censured. and DR. Osbron was
given the desired credentials. He used
these papers to gain entrance to the
main body of the NJ. Z. church.
He went to Kansas City in August,
1907, after two years in southern Mis-
souri,. In the spring of 1908 he again
began giving the lecture on Mind and
Mystery" and made. it is said. Il num-
Der of cures by psycho-theraphy and
suggestion. His fame spread until
the patients-by his own confession
took up almost as much time as the
pastorate.
Then trouble began. Some of the
congregation pointed out that in their
day Methodist ministers didn't study
conjurer's tricks or dabble in hypnotism
or expose the 'act" of the Bangs sis
ters. and they said they didn't intend
to have the name of the Bennington
Heights church used in connection
with such things And when 1t be-
came necessary to hire q deaconess tc
help DIR. Osbron with his church rou-
tine and patients began to come in
from out of town to be treated the
dissatisfied members grumbled louder
and louder
So many patients came after n few
| more weeks that pr. Osbron prudently
trained some assistants to help him
treat-"started a. school," his enemies
said. Then came the mass meeting
and the resignation.--New York World
Rock Island Argus., 1909-05-20
7 he Man
From Home
By BOOTH
HARRINGTON
and
HARRY LEON
WILSON

Ribiere paid little attention to him,
but opened notebook and removed a
fountain pen from his pocket. Mariana
shrugged his shoulders and went on
setting the table, then stopped and
looked up.
Each time we lose the honor to
have it known" he went on. ''In Ma
pies, everywhere, are reech Ameri-
can peoples that would give large
pourboire to mingle with his high
ness
The secretary lifted warning fin,
ger.
Have 1 not said it Is to be incog-
nito, and yet you prate of highness in
the first breath. Would you wish he
shall withdraw his patronage" He
looked staringly at the man opposite
him. ''See that you do not offend
again." He consulted his watch.
HE comes in his machine from Ma
pies. AS on former visits. all is to be
as before. No one must guess To
all he must be Herr Grollerhagen"-
Herr Grollerhagen" calculated Ma
riano quickly and with astonishment
in his round features Herr Groller-
hagenr'
He wishes to be known as Ger
man." went on NJ. Ribiere. "It pleases
him to he so thought"
Mariana stood lost in contemplative
astonishment.
What Il man." he sighed-"of ca
Rock Island Argus., 1909-05-20
Methodists Grant Rev. A. II. Osbron
Il Year for His Plan.

Methodists Grant Rev. A. T. Osbron
Year for His Plan.
An Ozark mountain beauty spot, near
a new town named Mount View, i'll
Howell county, Mo-, is to be the scene
of a prolonged test of the value of
psychic healing" for the use of min
listers of the orthodox churches. If
the test Is successful. Methodist min
listers throughout Missouri may be au-
thorized to practice psychic healing
whenever they see fit. The Rev. DR..
Andrew L. Osbron, pastor of the Ben
nington Heights NJ. e. church Of Kan
sas City. Mo-, Is to make the expert
ment The decision of the conference
was to suspend Judgment upon DIR. Os-
bron and his methods until the next
annual conference.
The conference did not indorse Dr.
Osbron's endeavors to mix metaphys-
les and preaching He had not asked
for Endorsement - only a chance to
make a test. and that was granted. AL
ready seventy-fve patients have ap-
piled to him, and in less than a month
the Ozark camp may be opened.
The Emmanuel movement in Kan
sas City as led by DR.. Osbron had
reached such proportions few months
ago as to cause complaints that the
leader could not take care of it and
his church routine at the same time.
So. actuated by complaints made to
him in a mass meeting held in his
church and by the warnings of certain
of his colleagues in the ministry. DR..
| Osbron handed in his resignation, and
| when the state conference met at Sc
dalia in last April he asked that body
| Just what attitude the church was go
| ing to take toward mental science and
its allied branches. The ministers and
| leading laymen of the church answer
ed in effect, I'VE do not indorse you.
| but we will stand by you as interested
spectators and watch you for a year
before we render judgment"
In 1905 this same minister while
stationed at Jackson, Mo-, stirred the
NJ. E. Church South with a similar
question and was censured, then vim
dicated. His own account of that af-
!
has been n student of psychology.
psycho-therapy. mental science. spirit
nalism and even of the tricks of the
conjurer and that he prepared a lee
ture on Mind and Mystery" embody-
ing the results of his studies and Civ
ing practical demonstrations of the
fakes that are often practiced.
He announced that he would give
the lecture and set the date. The
board of directors of his church asked
him not to do so. saying that they did
not wish to antagonize a strong COM
munity of spiritualists living near
Jackson, in the town of Millerville
DR.. Osbron's answer was brief. 81 will
give the lecture"
He did and Immediately afterward
was asked to resign. With the CON
sent of his bishop he left his charge
then snent tbe summer continuing to
Rock Island Argus., 1909-05-20
A Novelization
of the Play of
the Same Name /.
Copyright. 1909. by American
Press Association
- a @ 4
CHAPTER III.
IN DISGUISE

IN IlSNI l 4Si-.
"a y hour later Mariana. the rnaitre
M d'hutel of the Regina Marghe-
- rita. stepped out upon the ter
race aud began 10 lay II cloth
upon one of tip small round tables that
stood close to the white marble balus-
trade. On the other side of the wall
could be heard the mandolins and gui-
tars of the fishermen, and Mariana
glanced up GROSSLY as the song arose
upon the morning air.
"SilenZio!' he cried. and for q mo-
ment the music died down.
Mariana went at once to the table
upon which he had spread the cloth
and placed silverware and delicate
china upon it, and he was thus en-
gagged when Michele. the commission
Eaire. appeared ut the top of a flight of
marble steps that led into the eastern
wing of the hotel. fronting on the ter
race.
"Here is NJ. Ribiere to see you, sir -
he said softly. with Il backward glance
over his shoulder. and Mariana
Strengthened up instantly. with smile
of welcome. for I.ibiere was an old
and valued avconplice in the gentle
art of soft Italian legal stealing.
A tall. alert young Frenchman. clad
in an English walking suit of gray
and carrying Il portfolio beneath his
arm. ran. lightly down the steps and
approached the maitre d'hotel.
'Ah. Marianor' he cried as he ap-
preached.
/. The genial Mariana bowed graceful
ly and rubbed his flexible hands to-
gether.
m. Ribierer' he chartered gayly.
''This is one of the days of days
The music burst forth again. and he
whirled about angrily in the direction
of the lemon grove.
"Silenzlo" he cried. with waving
hands. 'Silenzior' and turned again
to Ribiere. Michele. with n glance at
them. went back within the hotel
Ribiere turned a warning glance to-
ward the hotel and whispered in Ital-
ian:
''Let US speak EngIeesh. Fewer un-
derstand"
Mariana again bowed and spread out
his hands in assent.
Il hope m'sieu still occupy the ex-
alt position of secrctar' to monseigneur
the gran duke"
The Frenchman walked quickly to
one of the little wicker tea tables that
were scattered about. sat down and
opened his portfolio.
1--WE will not mention either the
name or the rank of my employer" he
said gravely. There are reasons Of
state. You understand"
The maitre d'hotel threw up his
hands in despair and his round eyes
rolled heavenward.
again incognito! Every year he
come TO thees hotel for two, three OF
four day. but always incognitor'
Rock Island Argus., 1909-05-20

-a1 Z
ger-Seempsone, a young gentleman
from also North America He make
the eyes all the day at another lady,
who is of the party. a French lady,
Comtesse de Champigny. Ha, eet
amuse me." And he burst into a re-.
spectful litter.
Ribiere looked at him with grave
astonishment and bent once more to
his notebook. over which the pen flew
with practiced hand.
'Why" he said shortly.
Mariana smothered his mirth with
the napkin he carried and with an eff.
fort controlled himself.
"Becoss." he answered-"becoss /
have thought that madame the COM
,tesse is so good a friend of the OF Eng
lish Milor' Hawcastle. A maitre d'ho-
tel see many things, eh. and l think
Milor' Hawcastle' and madame have
known each other from long perhaps.
This dejeuner is for them: also
think from what hear that both have
been in Russia one time. They spik
tcgezZer in Russ"
"Pouf! They will not recognize my
employer" said Ribiere, mo more
than this North American who travels
with him and who is as innocent as a
babe. Set dejeuner, on the table in
stantly. when he shall arrive. for two
perch, petit pois, iced figs, tea. I will
send his own caviare and vodka from
what l carry"
IVA bene. signor!' answered Mari
ano and vanished into the hotel.
Rock Island Argus., 1909-05-20
TO THE PUBLIC.
We Ar Agents for Partisan Sage, and
We Know the Guarantee is Genuine.

VIC rNho" tiC Sua' dHtCC 10 oeiuiHC.
Partisan Sage. the quick acting
hair restorer is guaranteed
To stop falling hair.
To cure dandruff
To cure itching of the scalp.
To put life into faded hair.
To make harsh hair soft and lux
uriant.
To make hair grow, or money
back.
What Partisan Sage did for
Charles s. Baker it will do for you.
Read the following:
Il was so bald and such a shining
mark for my friends that l, as a last
resort, tried your Partisan Sage,
(after trying several bottles of the
highly advertised and high priced So
called hair restorers} and / am glad
to say now have heavy growth of
new hair after carrying my shining
mark for over seven years. | gladly
recommend Partisan Sage to all af-
flicted with badness, CHARLES S.
Baker, 491 Main street east, Rochest-
er, N. Y.
1t is the most delightful hair
dressing made and is a great favorite
with ladies who desire beautiful and
luxuriant hair. Price so. cents bot
tie at the Harper House pharmacy or
by express. charges prepaid, from
Giroux Manufacturing company, Buff
fa1o, N. Y.
Rock Island Argus., 1909-05-20

price. eccentrique, so wonderful, Ha"'
The secretary smiled in superior
manner.
You have said it. Last night he
talked by chance to strange North
American IN the hotel at Napoli. Ap-
parently he is much interested. Today
he has that stranger for companion in
his automobile. demonstrate. What
use? He laugh for one-half the hour"
Again the maitre d'hotel remained
lost in astonishment. For some mo-
ments he stood with the napkin in his
hands gazing out over the wonderful
bay that lay before the hotel.
He is not like those cousin of his in
Petersburg and Moscowa." he said at
last, with a touch of awe in his tones
"And yet. though monseigneur is so
coed and generoso. will not the an
archist strike against the name of even
royalty himself? You have not that
fear?'
The secretary shivered in the soft
warm air and seized his companion by
the wrist
Il havew he said quickly. "He has
not take what precautions 1 can
secretly from him. But of what use?
You have few patrons|
A smile crossed Mariano's face, and
he shrugged his shoulders expressive
ly.
''It is yet so early in the season.
''Those poor musician"-he pointed off
beyond the gates-"they wait always
at every gate to play when they shall
see any one coming. but of late they
are disappoint Within. with us in the
hotel. are but seek people, all of one
party"
An expression of relief crossed the
Frenchman's face, and he opened his
notebook quickly.
"Goodr' he murmured. "Who are
| they?"
Mariana scratched his head with one
ruminative finger and bent his brows
| upon the table in thought
There is miIor, an English excel
| lency-the Earl of Hawcastle; there is
also his son. the excellency honorable
Almeric st. Aubyn; there is Miladi
| Creeshe. an English miladi, who is
sister-in-law to Milor' Hawcastle."
Quickly Ribiere jotted down the
names in his book and then looked up
"Three English" he said. Good so
| far Those English are safe"
| Mariana went on:
"There is an American signori-
ma. Mees er-Seempsone. Miladi
/ Creeshe travel with her to be chap
eron." Here he became enthusiastic as
/ the memory of sundry pieces of gold
! and silver wakened his keen thoughts.
She is young. generoso; she give
money to every one; she is multa bella.
SO pretty. weeth charm
| You mean this Lady Creeshe?' in
terrupted the Frenchman, with a puz-
zled frown.
mo. no. nor cried Mariana In horri-
fed amaZement. "Miladi Creeshe is ole
lady and does not hear so we'll; quite
deaf; no pourboires; nothing. I speak
of the young American lady, Mees
Granger-Seempsone, who the English
honorable son of Milor' Hawcastle
wishes to espouse. Think
+ Ribiere wrote rapidly in his note
book and without looking up said:
/ '.Who else Is there?.
There Is the bother Of Mees Gran
Rock Island Argus., 1909-05-20
HAPPY RESULTS.
Have Made Many Rock Island Resi-
dents Enthusiastic.

No wonder scores of Rock Island
citizens grow enthusiastic. 1t is
enough to make anyone happy to
find relief after years of suffering.
Public statements like the following
are but truthfully representations of
the daily work done in Rock Island
by Doan's Kidney Pills
Mrs. William A. Pannell, G1S
Third avenue, Rock Island, ILL.,, says:
Nearly every member of my family
has used Doan's Kidney Pills and
they have been so beneficial that we
consider them an excellent kidney
remedy. About a month ago | pro-
cured box of Doan's Kidney Pills
at the Harper House pharmacy and
it required but a few doses to re-
lieve me of a severe attack of back
ache. Another member of my family
used this medicine at the same time
and was completely relieved of kid
ney disorders. We would not be
without supply of Doan's Kidney
Pills on hand. P"
For sale by all dealers. Price SO
cents. Foster -Milburn company, Buff
falo, n. Y, sole agents for the Units
ed states.
Remember the name-Doan's-
and take no other.
Rock Island Argus., 1909-05-20
A PSYCHIC HEALING TEST

(To be Continued.)
Rock Island Argus., 1909-05-20
ouadrupedai Chicken.

Edward Richardson of East Orange,
n. j.. is the owner of a. four legged
chicken, hatched few days ago. Each
Of the extra legs is attached to one
of the normal appendages and really
is not useful in locomotion, though
perfectly formed. If the chick lives to
ripe age Richardson expects to make
a lot of money out of 1t.
Rock Island Argus., 1909-05-20
Valued Same as cold.

B. G. Stewart, a merchant of Cedar
View, Miss, says: 81 tell my customers
when they buy a. box of DR.. Kings
New Life Pills they get the worth of
that much gold in weight. if afflicted
with constipation. malaria or bilious
ness" Sold under guarantee at all
druggists. Csc.
Rock Island Argus., 1909-05-20

For stomach troubles, biliousness
and constipation try Chamberlain's
Stomach and Liver Tablets. Many re.
markable cures have been effected by
them. Price, 25 cents. Samples free
For sale by all druggists.
Rock Island Argus., 1909-05-20

We prove We how easily
beauf homehow simple and elegance
equaing in effect costly hardwoods.
tables, S window and
all be made You the porch the
old made,
badly
Rock Island Argus., 1909-05-20

"a y hour later Mariana. the maitre
lA dhutel of the Regina Marghe-
E& rita. stepped cut upon the ter
r:li.t. and lnnr.ln In InN :, ..loth
Rock Island Argus., 1909-05-20
WOULDN'T YOU TRY THE
III BITTERS I

if you knew positively that it
would benefit your poor, weak
stomach inactive liver and con-
stipated bowels? Then you
ought to get a bottle today, be-
cause for over IS years it has
done those very things and we
have letters to prove it; but
remember it's Hostetter's
Stomach Bitters you want, so
please insist on having it. 1t
is for Indigestion, Dyspepsia,
BelchiDg, Heartburn, COstive-
ness, Liver and Kidney Ills,
and Malaria, Fever and Ague.
See that our Private Stamp
over the neck of the bottle is
unbroken. 1t guards against
counterfeit.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1909-06-30
TREASURY REPORT
FINISHED ON TINE
Total Amount of Years
Business Likely to Reach
Former Figures.

The clerks in the Auditor for the
Treasury Department drew breath Of
relief today when Auditor Andrews an
nounced that The report of the fiscal
year viii be completed by the close Of
business THIS afternoon.
For the ninth consecutive time, since
Auditor Andrews first put into execu-
ton the plan Of making the report
promptly on July l, the accounts of the
fiscal year, ending today. will be placed
In the hands of the Secretary of the
Treasury tomorrow morning. A pride
had grown up among the clerks of the
department to have the report ready
to be submitted on time every year, and
this year but little extra work was re-
quired in order to complete it.
What the total amount viii be in the
accounts Of the Auditor for the Treas
ury Department, showing the years
business. will not be known until after
the report has been submitted to the
Secretary Of the Treasury. Last wear
the total amount was So, 402, ,S23, ,243 u IL
is understood that the accounts of the
present year are not likely 70 fan under
this amount.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1909-06-30
OLDER EMPLOYEES
GET PREFERENCE
Younger Men Who Have Idied
Away Their Time Viii Be
Dismissed.
SITUATION TO-DAY
IN DEPARTMENTS

Secretary OF Commerce and Labor
NageI and Assistant Secretary sEac-
Harg viii hold a conference be-
tween now and Saturday to take
actIOn On the eases OF clerks
recommended by their chiefs for
dIsmissaIs OK demotloas in that
department
Every executive department. In
the Government service has set ON
foot a movement similar TO thar
started by sfr. EageI
In dispozfng Of the case. reported
as Incompetent OF unsafszfaetorx,
Mr.. Nagel viii not treat the azea
clerk with ns mueh severity as he
viii the Young man who wastes
the Governments time studying
for = profession.
The movement viii so beyond
Washington and extend to all tAs
branches of the departments
throughout the country.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1909-06-30
LITTLEPAGE DIES
TO ESCAPE POSSE
Murderer of Wife's Parents
Kills Himself When
Surrounded.

DIS MONIES, Iowa, June 30.-Caivin
Littlepage, aged twenty-sight, the Dal-
las county farmer. VINO murdered his
divorced wife's parents, Mr.. and Mrs.
Elmer Jameson, and then attempted to
kidnap his wife and baby. committed
suicide early today, after having been
pursued all night by an armed posse of
officers and farmers
There was bullet hole IN the mans
right temple, and at his side lay a re-
volver and rife, with which he had held
the posse at bay all night
After Littlepage murdered the jane
sons ne fed with his wife and baby.
Mrs. Litrlepage escaped as the posse
approached.
The man fired five shots at her with
out effect. At midnight the posse re-
ported 1t had cornered the man in a barn
two miles from Valley Junction. The
posse surrounded the barn to wait for
daylight, but Idttlepage must have es-
ce ped under cover of darkness. His
b0dy was found half a mile from the
barn lying on a field. Just when ne
b ad ended his life is not known.
Mrs. Little page. a month ago, secured
ing her baby with her, went 10 the home
of her parents, Mr.. and Mrs. Elmer
Jameson.
IIttlepage repeatedly demanded to
visit her, but her parents refused to
let him do so. Late yesterday Little
starred to enter, when Jameson stopped
him. Without word Littlepage went
back to his buggy, took out a rifle,
and shot both Mr.. and Mrs. Jameson.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1909-06-30
MRS. STEPHENS BODY
TO BE SENT HOME
Rev. Richard L. Stephens Will Con
duct Funeral Services on East
Capitol Street.

Funeral services for Mrs. NJ. L.
stephens, mother of Z. H stephens.
Assistant Corporation Counsel, who
died last night, win be held in her
home, 1119 East Capitol street, to-
morrow morning at 1880 o'clock.
The Rev. Richard L. Shipley, pastor
of the North Carolina Avenue Metho-
dist Protestant Mission. viii officiate.
The body viii be sent TO her old
home near Huron. Erie county, Ohio,
where interment Will be made. The
services in Washington viii be pri-
vate.
Mrs. stephens was seventy-six
years old. and had lived in Washing
ton forty years. She leaves two chill
dren, F. II. stephens and a daughter,
Miss Mary Stephens, who viii accom-
pany the body to Ohio.