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Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1910-01-25
WHEN EAST MEETS WEST.


View of SingapOre's Picturesque and
Fashionable Esplanade.
In this article on Singapore. in Har-
per's Magazine, w. J. Awkward gives
a brilliant picture of the varied life
of the city.
1T was late In the afternoon when
we reached the mouth of the river,
the hour when everybody that Is any
body Is out driving on the esplanade,
and every one who is not is there
to see. Along the broad, tree-shaded
river the fascinating show trots by,
and one cannot but admire the genius
of the people who made it possible
In this little peninsula for which John
Bull gave the whole island of Java
to the Dutch, and where but geners
alton or two ago Lord Cayenagh found
but few pirate huts.
Across the road, with your back
to the sea, you can easily imagine
yourself at a large weekend party in
England On a broad smooth lawn
which years of experiment coaxed 20
grow In alien soil. scant-clad figures
work hard at socker. cricket and
FOUNDERS. Women in fluffy white and
Paris hats sit languidly in wicker
chairs, attended by native servants
who keep guard over the blonde ba-
bies, while their mistresses watch the
game, Through a rich, dark curtain
of heavy foliage pocket edition OF
an English cathedral peers and raises
It's delicate spire against flaming
sky.
Under the tree-shaded road, be-
tween the lawn and water parade
of nations goes on-brown men. black
men. yellow men and white; Hindoo,
Malay, Jayanese and Killing, awheel or
afoot, with here and there in the mot
ley. gaudily costumed throng the
snowy garb of the helmeted master
mind. Next to him in Importance
are the Chinese men of wealth, the
real merchant princes of Singapore,
who give a fairly good idea of how
a Chinese can rise If given chance.
On the seat of the most fashionable
uO6NdIb Ouc 6OcS ny, OCAlhQ hA6A
stepping, locked sorrel driven by
Bengal lad In livery. with dupll-
cate as footman behind. In his serene
dignity he gravely enjoys his daily
drive and chats with his SON just
home from Oxford
Following him. sober equipage
contains an English mother with three
marriageable daughters; then
high-caste Hindoo in his low carriage
reclines on rich cushions. his crinky
white frock and silver buttons setting
of magnificently his dark. bearded
face. crowned with fathoms and faith
oms of soft white stun In care
fully laid turban; skittish horse,
with an officer In the Lincoln green
uniform of the Sherwood Foresters at
the ribbons, his bull pup beside him
and a little baboon In barefooted Nv
cry sitting astern; a shabby gharry
and a Portuguese priest; a rickshaw
with q Chinese woman in flowing blue,
surrounded by her little brood; a
barouche full of French girls-all pass
through a chattering throng of Tamil
men In skirts. with little velvet, en-
broidered skull-caps on their heads;
turbaned Killings in loin-c!oths; saw
age-looking Javanese; Manchu lady
in yellow silk limps pitifully on hob
bled feet after the musical clink of
her lord and masters wooden clogs;
Bengalese. Mohamedans and Parsees."
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1910-01-25
Jim's Vagrant
ES9<555sSs;S:;S s=s--5-S-s-5Sss5S

The FURNISHED mountings and metal
surfaces OF mo. 20" glistened and
sparkled as the sums rays crept lazily
into the engine house and fell In
golden shower upon the beautiful mon
ster. But in spite of this the keen and
practiced eye of BIN Jim detected
blue on one of the brass levers, and,
fetching his chamois skins, he set to
work with a will to remove this dis
graceful blemish; for not = speck
would be allowed upon his beloved ma
chine
mo. 20" was conceded to be the
finest machine of It's kind In tbs city;
and Big Jim, as he was universally
known. was acknowledged to be the
tallest man and the best driver in the
whole fire department. Many times he
had been complimented by the district
engineers, and on one occasion he and
his engine rendered such signal SER
vice that the mayor of the town sent
him personal note of thanks. That
note Jim carried constantly with him,
$50 "oeuu AOL nave 6ffSH away AOA
any consideration.
Strange TO say. there was no envy OF
Jim or bis engine. All who knew him
loved and respected him; and Big Jim
was the pride, and NO. 20" the pet of
the entire department
For the last hour Jim had noticed
little negro standing on the opposite
eide Of the street and gazing into the
engine house with evident interest.
While the fireman piled his channels,
the lad grew holder. and. crossing the
street. stood timidly In the doorway.
The day was far from sultry; and Jim
gazed at the boys bare feet and thin,
ragged clothing. feeling OF profound
pity stole into his heart
You should not be without your
shoes, my lad" he said. kindly. In his
deep. gruff voice.
"Hain't got no shoes, boss"
Jim gazed askance at the black UT.
chin
Where are your parents?"
Dunno. Neber had none"
But surely you have some relatives
or friends"
Dunno what yer means by relatives.
boss; but hain't got no friends. Any
how" he added. pathetically, as though
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1910-01-25
NEW LINE OPENS TERRITORY.
500 Road Plans Acknowledgements
ROute Through New Couutry

500 Road Plans Acknowledgements
Route Through New Country.
The purchase of the Dalrymple log
ging railroad from Bayfield,, within
few miles of Cornucopia, distance of
about thirty miles, is now confirmed.
1t is further stated that the 500 in
terests are planning the line from
Ashland to Superior via the road to
Cornucopia and from the latter point
to Superior by new right of way
which viii soon be decided upon by
the engineering department of the
road. The new line, it is said, will
follow the south shore of Lake SUI
perior, touching at Port Wing, Orien-
ia. and other points along the lake
which at present have no railroad IA
cilities. 1t will open up one of the
finest farming districts in Northern
Wisconsin.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1910-01-25
DOGS MANGLE SHEEP.

Flock Worth Hundreds of Dollars
Is Decimated by CANNES.
r. M. Miner, of Beloit, went into
the barnyard the other day to find
thirty of his fine sheep lying man.
gled and dead, and many more torn
and bleeding from terrible wounds.
Two blood-covered dogs were in the
yard and Mr. Miner thinks the dogs
had spent most of the night at the
deadly work
Mr.. Miner feels that his flock is
practically ruined. He thinks he will
lose about forty sheep in all. While
the loss on this number amounts to
about $4,000, the balance of the flock
is damaged to an extent that is diff
cult to estimate.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1910-01-25
HOLDS BETS AND WINS.
Third Party Gets Away with 81 200
of Dakotan's Money.

Third Party Gets Away with 81 200
of Dakotan's Money.
Otto Stafferud of Buffalo Springs, n.
d., has $1,000, the whole amount of his
worldly possessions. While on a train
en- route to Milwaukee where he in
tended to establish himself in a small
business, he became engaged in a
game of cards with three strangers.
Stafferu1 won $50 One of the strang-
ers declared he could play no more as
he had no money but would bet $4,000
to $1,000 that he could borrow $1,000
in La Crosse. The third party was
given Stafferud's money to hold. While
waiting in the depot for the return of
the person who had gone to secure the
loan the stakeholder excused himself
and disappeared. No trace of the trio
has been found.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1910-01-25
ST. vTTUS DANCE CURED.
Have You a Child Afflicted With Sc
vitus Dance?
CLARKS NERVE TONIC
Effects a Positive Cure in all Cases

Ii is equally effective In relieving ner.
vous prOstratiOn, extreme nervousness
and other forms of nerve arrangement.
Is also an excellent general restorative
in all cases where TIE system il in run
down cordition. Il has recently cured
several cases Of epilepsy and sciatio
rheumatism. Clark's special will
promptly relieve and effect a perma-
neni cure for bed wetting.
Prepared under the formulate Of the
late DIR. Il G. Clark and for sale bv q.
w. Clark, 10 Adrian St, Wausau, Wis.
which is in second block south OF VIII
liams 81 TO whom all letters and mail
orders should be sent. Is also for sale
at rhiibrick's east End west side drug
stores i25-n
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1910-01-25
IS wHIRLED TO DEATH.
DrydOck Workman Becomes Caught
In Shaftfng and Killed.

DrydOck Workman Becomes Caught
In Skating and Killed.
Caught in the shafting while making
ing repairs at the shops of the dry
dock company in Manitowoc, Harry
Nichols, aged 50. was literally ground
to pieces. Workmen employed in the
same room, had their first intimation
of the accident when one of Nichols
legs. torn from the body, shot across
the room at the feet of ore of the men,
and when investigation was made it
was found that Nichols body had been
severed, and he was mangled so that
the body was unacceptable. Nichols
was married and leaves a widow and
four children. He met instant death.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1910-01-25
NO COMMISSION FOR GAINESVILLE

New Style Form of City Government
is Defeated at Polls.
GAINESVILLE turned down municipal
government by commission by vote
OF l1,017 to 622 at the recent election.
Only one ward was carried in the af-
tirmative, and that by a margin of II
votes. There was much Indifference
shown, and, a normal vote was not
9olled. The larger number of demo
Gratis, prominent attorneys, ultra-con-
sentative republicans, liquor and cleo
trio light interests were lined up
with the opposition.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1910-01-25
MAN FROZEN TO DEATH.

Imbfber of Wine Pays Penalty of
Drinking with His Life.
George Slattery of Paoli, 40 years
old froze to death the other day. In
company with his brother, Lawrence,
aged As years, he left Paoli after
spending an evening in saloons and
became intoxicated A couple of days
later the two were found some dis
lance from their country home.
George was already dead and Law
renee was in a critical condition, but
has recovered. As result of the
death, there has been an increase of
anti-saloon sentiment in that section.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1910-01-25

Believing Charles Knuteson, farm
err and lone prisoner in the JAIL was
In a delirium. crowd at Stoddafd
stood by and laughed while fire Inside
the lookup nearly cost Knuteson his
life. When the flames were seen
shooting through the roof Town Mar
shall Frank Brooks was called and
rescued the unconscious farmer who,
despite his experience. was fined s..
He threatens to sue for $4,000 dam
ages.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1910-01-25
THE NORTH WIND.

wind OF the North. know your song
Out on the frozen plain,
But here in the city's streets you seem
Only cry of pain.
kEoN the note of your lusty throat
Where the black boughs toss and
roar,
out here 1t is part of the old old cry
OF the hungry, homeless poor.
know the song that you sing to God.
Joyous and high and wild,
But here where His creatures herd and
die,
'Tts the sob of little child
Youths Companion.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1910-01-25
IONS of Peas burned.

Fire the other night badly damaged
the warehouse of the Chippewa Can
ming Company in Chippewa Falls. Ten
thousand cases of peas ready for ship
ment were destroyed The damage to
building and stock is $4,000, covered
by insurance. The fire started from a
defective stove.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1910-01-25
BUYS FARM FOR HIS BOYS.

Henry Wie1and of Chicago Wants
to Keep Them from City Life.
In order that his sons may be re-
moved from city life and may become
farmers, Henry Wieland of Chicago
has purchased a 400-acre farm about
eighty miles west of Beloit. Mr. Vie
land says he is going to see if living
on choice farm will not implant the
love of the country in the boys.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1910-01-25
paper Man to Wed Heires..

Announcement has been made of the
engagement of S. H. Clinedinst, a
prominent Neenah paper manufacture
err, and Dorothy Breed of New York,
prominent in social circles of that
city and an heiress of much wealth.
The wedding will take place soon In
New York.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1910-01-25
owl I'm Winter SCOT.

Coroner Charles Hill of Waukesha
had trouble for several days in getting
his stove to burn, the chimney refus-
ing to draw 1t was finally determined
to remove the stove pipe and examine
the chimney, and when this was done
a full-sized screech owl was found
snugly wedged in the chimney. The
owl had been in the chimney several
days and had apparently adopted the
chimney as permanent winter quar-
tiers
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1910-01-25

President Ernest Gonzenbach of the
Sheboygan Light, Power & Railway
Company announces that the Milwau-
kee road will run freight trains drawn
by steam locomotives over its Plymouth
extension to Sheboygan and to various
manufacturing plants over their spurs
by electric locomotives.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1910-01-25

Menasha young ladies have organ
lied slapping society. Washers who
have made themselves highly obnox-
ious this winter will be the ones to get
slapped. The girls have been accosted
in large numbers and they say if slap
ping faces will not be effective, hatpins
will be used with a vim.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1910-01-25
big lumber Deal.

The A. H. STANCE Company has
bought a tract of timber estimated to
cut 250OO0,OOO feet of lumber, which
will be brought to Merrill and manu-
featured at the eompanys plant. This
is said to be the biggest transaction
ever consummated in northern Wis
consin.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1910-01-25

how" And with sigh of satisfaction
at this thought, mixed with regret
though 1t was, his eyes closed once
more, to open again where even Black
Pete would be of some account" and
where mo. 20'' would not be the reali-
zation of his highest admiration.-Wa-
verley Magazine.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1910-01-25
Tannery begins Operations.

The Jefferson Tanning Company has
leased the plant of the Heimerl Hide
and Leather Company, and active OPP
erations have been started The Off
GERS of the new corporation are: Will
liam F. Puerner, president; George j.
Kispert, treasurer; Lynn H. Smith,
secretary; Jack Paul, superintendent.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1910-01-25
DRUNKEN BOY FREEZES FEET.
Youth Wanders About In Cold Wear
ing Only Paper Slippers.

Youth Wnnders ABOUT In COId w ear
ing Only Pepper Slippers.
John Wibbens, a boy to whom liquor
was sold by Arthur Herzburg, had
wandered about the streets of Sheboy-
gan in paper slippers after he had be-
come intoxicated. and his feet became
frozen, so that probably toe on his
left foot will be amputated. Herzberg
was fined s39.41. The school board
spoke to pupils on the drink and to-
bacco habits, using the Wibbens case
as an example.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1910-01-25

Invited to card party al her home
In Sparta. friends OF Mrs Belle ROBBIE
Martens were greatly surprised to SEE
a clergyman appear and unite the
hostess in marriage TO William F. Lee
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1910-01-25

Janesvills the first city in wiscon-
sin 70 vote On the question Of rule By
commission. on the Des Moines plan,
defeated tie plan By 3 majority Of Ss5
votes after the moss spirited campaign
ever conducted in the city.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1910-01-25

The Chippewa Canning Company.
whose warehouse in Chippewa Falls
was destroyed by fire on recent
night, will not rebuild until spring.
The company will repair the injured
building for temporary use.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1910-01-25

Princess Duleep Singh at dinner
in New York said that she found the
American woman q marvel OF beauty
and the American man a model OF
good looks and kindness.
The American man" said the
charming princess. is rightly held up
to the word as the pattern husband
In Europe they have saying about
Eve and the apple which shows how
wretched failure the European hus
band Is. This saying Is unknown In
America. am sure. II would have
no point. no application. here in the
land Of pattern husbands. The say
Ing Is this: The evil one didn't give
the apple to the man. but to the WON
an. because the evil one knew well
that the man would eat 1t all himself
but the woman would go halves =
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1910-01-25
Ere Destroy. Laundry.

FIRE at o'clock destroyed the Sani-
tary laundry in Beloit. located in the
basement, loss being $1,000. damaged
the stocks of the National Clothing
company and a saloon above to the
extent of about $4,000 and damaged
the building to the extent of $4,000.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1910-01-25
Bars support Judge Kirwan.

Calls are being circulated by the
county bar associations of Sheboygan
and Kewaunee Counties for the re-
election of Judge Michael Kirwan, pre-
siding judge in the fourth judicial
circuit, for which position successor
will be elected in Arpil. He is serving
his second term.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1910-01-25

The old Arpke farm near Franklin
has been purchased by Erdmann &
Hermann OF Sheboygan. from Peter
Becker. for $1,000. The farm covers
40 acres and is one OF the largest
and most fertile in the section.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1910-01-25
Arranne. His own Funeral.

knowing that the had only short
tine to live, ole Knudson, farmer
near Chaseburg. went to Ia Crosse
ana made complete arrangements for
his funeral and burial. Mr.. Knudson
died a few nights later, aged so. A
widow and four children survive.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1910-01-25

Death overlook Mrs. Mary Widmer
of Arbor Vitae while she was on her
way TO Wausau for surgical opera
ton. She died on the train about five
minutes before il arrived at Wausau-
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1910-01-25

Cutting Ice ON Pewaukee Lake.
The ice harvest is in full swing on
Pewaukee lake. Ice 13 inches thick
ard crystal clear is being cut.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1910-01-25

TIVE hundred and twenty snow SHOW
elers on the Chicago & Northwestern
Railroad at GAINESVILLE struck for more
pay and chicken once day at meal
time.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1910-01-25
Horse scared; owner Sues Autoist.

Claiming that his automobile was
the means of soaring his horse, caus-
ing a runaway which threw him from
his seat, James Riggs is suing L. A.
Erhart, a wealthy Superior brewer,
for $4,000.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1910-01-25

We have the only abstract Of Marathon
county. We have thoroughly qualified
abstracior and make abstracts at reason
able prices. We are responsible Tor all
abstracts made by us and guarantee that
they show the condition Of the title proper
ly as il appears on record
An abstract Of title i useful il you de-
sire to sell or mortgage your property, and
is very valuable in asceriainins detects IN
your title that can be easily remedied. and
yet might be sufficient to spoil sale. II
you desire an abstract Of the title to your
properly, call and see us.
Wausau Law & Land Association
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1910-01-25

An electric pen has been invented
which will prevent forgeries- This
pen makes tiny perforations through
the paper.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1910-01-25

Searchlights have become q factor
in labor troubles. They are used TO
illuminate the grounds about factory
property.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1910-01-25

LEAK cLosERs PRAcTciNG ON DEVICE BRITISH NAVY
rubber which Ii the
tank filled
his position by pulling
probably
s
a hole.--London Sphere.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1910-01-25

A mans gali doesn't necessarily sn-
bitter his life
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1910-01-25

Young people waste an awful lot or
enthusiasm at foot5sdl game.
Dakota farmers' leader. (Canton, S.D.) 1890-19??, 1910-12-09

general observances of days Of thanks
giving in this country. The congress
OF 1777. the one which prepared the
articles OF confederation for adoption
by the colonies, adopted a resolution
setting apart the eighteenth day OF
December, 1777. to be observed as a
day Of solemn thanksgiving and
praise throughout the United States.
Washington, during his administra-
ton, issued two thanksgiving 2rocla-
nations, one in 1889 and the other In
1895, just after the suppression Of
the Whisky rebellion" which had
threatened the peace OF the country.
and President Madison issued n
upon the declaration of peace in
1916. However. in the early years
of the nation the rule was for the CO.
lonial custom to be followed and the
proclamation made emanated from
the governors. The western states.
largely people from New England or
New York, early followed the lead Of
these portions OF the country. As we
have seen. the annual recommends
Dakota farmers' leader. (Canton, S.D.) 1890-19??, 1910-12-09
Decorative Conceits and Fauors
For the Thanksgiving Festivities

ones in papier mache or tissue pape
which are candy boxes. Fruits and
vegetables Of all kinds seem to be
suggestive Of the season OF feasting,
and many good limitations are found
among the candy box collections.
Goblinesque little men are made of
paper fruits and fixed up to have a
very g%rotesque appearance, and funny
little figures are made of peanuts, and
mounted on cards. Nuts are tied up
in ribbons and are found to be prize
packages for the receiver, for in them
are neatly packed little stick-pins,
whistles. ETC.. all carefully concealed
within b paper shells.
The place cards allow of a great
many new designs. and an especially
new feature among these is some
small mirrors. The chrysanthemum
Is the leading flower among the paper
bowers, and those in yellow or orange
seem to be the most desired shades.
Other limitations which are especially
"Iife-like" are the painted piece of the
pumpkin pie, the tin Of Boston baked
beans, the plum pudding and the ear
of corn.
Dakota farmers' leader. (Canton, S.D.) 1890-19??, 1910-12-09

Netherlands also appointed different
dates for public thanksgiving. from
time to time, and in ONE historical
works there is record of a dispute as
to which of these colonies deserved
the credit for having first i~naugurated
the day. Most Of the best founded
historians, however, give the credit to
the New England states.
The Dutch governors of New Meth
erlands appointed occasional days of
thanksgiving in 1914, 1645, 1855 and
1864, and the English governors fol-
lowed their example in 1855 and 1850.
and the Protestant Episcopal church
in the United States in it's prayer
book, ratified in 1889, recommends for
Thanksgiving day the first Thursday
in November, unless some other day
be appointed by the civil authorities.
There were also occasional recommen-
dations by other religious bodies, but
no regular annual recommendation by
the governor Of New York before 1917.
The struggle Of the colonies for in
dependence marks the beginning of