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Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1911-09-19
inefficient Paris Postoffce.

The Paris chamber of commerce and
the foreign chambers of commerce in
Paris. TO say nothing of thousands OF
private individuals, have been com
planning bitterly OF the non-delivery
of English mails by the first post in
Paris every morning. The mails get
into Paris at ten minutes to six. If
the train is very late they sometimes
do not arrive there before Sis.
When this happens the letters are
lever delivered until the second post
which means that their recipients do
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1911-09-19
GOLD TOOTH FOR A HORSE

Black Bess, the mare that plays
leading part in the dramatic sketch
Dick Turpin's Ride to York." in Eng
land, broke a front tooth while travel
ing from Sheffield to London. 1t was
replaced by gold one, and the pho
tograph shows the operation being
performed with the assistance OF a
man with a pitchfork, new aud
somewhat alarming weapon in the
hands of dentist.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1911-09-19
A Senate of LAWYERS.

In the senate of the United States
there are 81 lawyers, five bankers,
eight business men, four farmers,
three journalists, two mine operators,
two manufacturers, one author, one
doctor and four members whose call
ings are not given. OF The four farm
ers. two are from the same state.
South Carolina. They are Tillman
and Smith. The lawyers clearly out
number all others.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1911-09-19

Elderly Countess-Catch this big
fly, Johann. but do it carefully, and
put him outdoors without injury.
Footman-It's raining outdoors.
countess. Shall / give him an umbrel-
a?-Mergendo@fer Blaetter.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1911-09-19

Mrs. Winslow-s Soothing Syrup for Children
teething, softens the gums, reduces inlamma.
ton. allays pain. wind collie. 25c a bottle.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1911-09-19

The more virtuous man is. the
more virtue does he see in others
Scott.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1911-09-19

A feeling of superiority is about all
the satisfaction some people get out
of being good
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1911-09-19

He who knows most grieves for
wasted time.-Dante.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1911-09-19

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The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-07-30
MOTION DETECTED
 IN MOUNTAINS

siwalik, July 9.-(Special. .)-Geodetic studies in the Himalayas and the Tibetan mountains have brought to light a strange phenomenon or one that must be regarded as strange if 1t exists. It is no less than an apparent creeping or these gigantic mountain ranges, the riightiest on the globe, side ways towards the south, with a consequent crumbling upon the Siwalik hills It has long been known that there exists curious anomalies In density of the earth under and adJa- cent to the Himalayas, but this sug- sestion of a creeping motion is novel. The surveys which are still going on may eventually disclose the facts, but the operations on the Tibetan side are rem dered difficult by the fact that access to Tibet is forbidden to foreigns, even when they come only in the name of sci ence.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-07-30
THE SEINE BATHS
 FILLED BY HEAT

Paris. July 2S.-(Special.) )-The maximum temperature registered in the shade ir Paris for the past week Is S9 degrees There have been number of fatalities A house painter, a van driver and dress maker, who were overcome in the street are In critical condition.
 The Seine baths have been taken by storm and are full of bathers all day Men and women of the laboring classes whose work keeps them beneath the rays of the sun, are wearing paper hats of va riegated patterns and shapes. Practically nothing has been done to alleviate the dis tress of horses by means of sroughs and sun bonnets.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-07-30
MURDERER CAUGHT
 AFTER LONG FLIGHT

Sydney, July 29.-(Special)-Afterb being pursued through scrub and forest for seven days David Horatio Smithson was arrested 100 miles distant from Wood- lupine, West Australia, where he is al- 1eged to have murdered a girl, Frances Compton. When a horse, which he stole, failed to carry him further. he continued his flight on a railway tricycle., and later on another horse. He was arrested In railway truck. Accused was identified from among a number of half-castes by four persons as the man they had seen near the spot where the girl was mur- dered Accused's father was a half-caste Maori or West Indian. ..s.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-07-30
DAUGHTER OBJECTS
 AND IS KILLED

Sofia, July (Special)-Because his daughter a beautiful girl of IS. objected to his proposed second wife. Colonel Pe- tronoff, commander of the Sixth infantry regiment of Tirnovo. now stationed at Sofia, killed her and then himself.
 Miss Petronoff believed that the wom- an her father proposed to marry was of doubtful character, and did everything possible in order to dissuade her father from asking to take step which might plunge the whole family into misery.
 Her obstinate refusal to be friends with her fathers fiancee excited her fathers s fury! and one night he entered the bed room where his daughter was lying asleep and stabbed her with dagger, after which he took his own life by stabbins himself -
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-07-30

few days the whole Montenegrine army would be moblizing for decisive strug- gle with the Turks, who are torturing the people of Albania with unheard of cruelty The ambassadors were shock ed, the old man appeared 10 be very. much in earnest and war seemed inevi- , able; but Nicholas of Russia whispered something to Nicholas of Montenegro. Italy and Austria followed suit and the grim old warrior who rules the smallest kingdom in Europe shrugged his shoul- ders in contempt of these great coun- tries, who, in spite of their enormous armies and their professed faith in the Christian religion are too much afraid of one another to come to the assistance of their suffering Christian brethren who are being wiped out by the Turks. Mon tenegro gave in, but king Nicholas will not long be able to control his subjects. who are fighters and soon will demand to be turned loose on the Turkish assas- sins. Then nothing can avert the dread ed war in the Balkans.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-07-30
ROYAL DOLLS IDEA
 FROM CORONATION

London, July 29-There Is no end to the ingenuity of toy makers nowadays, and little girls of today are enthusiastic over their king and queen dolls. which are -hs latest thing in the children's world.
 These dolls, which children are intended to keep in remembrance of the coronation, are wax figures, made to resemble the Queen dressed in beautiful garments, which are copies of her majesty's robes, the King crowned and wearing his regal robes.
 Lord Roberts and Lord Kitchener are also produced in wax doll form, to stand in attendance on their majesties. The price of these, which are likely to give de- light to little boys who scorn the or dinarY toy. is SIS each.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-07-30
CHINESE ATTEMPT
 TRAIN WRECKING

Tokio. July S.--(Special) )--Figures just published show that in 1909 there were $40 cases of the cutting and stealing of tele. graph wires on the South Manchurian Railway by Chinese, 10s cases in 1910. and 70 cases in the first five months of 1911. In addition there were II attempts at train. wrecking in the current year. The Japanese speak of increasing their rail- way guards unless the Chinese exercise greater vigilance. s
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-07-30

Instantly. Corns as we'll as calIouses can be peeled right off Bunions have the inflammation all drawn out end are reduced to normal size. Sweaty and smelly feet, swollen and tender feet need but a few treatments. Cal pcide was formerly used only by doc tors but now any druggist has 1t in stock or will quickly get 1t from his wholesale house. A twenty-five cent package usually cures the worst feet. It don't pay to worry with patent prep arations. This treatment Is positive.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-07-30
We Cannot Smile

From Judge.
 The cable dispatches told us that the British crowds in London attempted to sing God. Save the King and got or the key and forgot the words and jum- bled the anthem remarkably.
 However, having noticed many an American crowd wrestling with The Star Spangled Banner" we cannot wax merry over the London matter.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-07-30

CRYSTAL BATISTE-32in wide strong and durable con- plete line of patterns of stripes dots figures and floral the sells regularly at 121ac yard, make price that will induce you to buy batste for next seasons wear yard ST.. 9c AMOSKEAG-Sap Apron Gingham, Monday only, yd 78c FLAXON DIRIGO BATISTE-rsh Dimity, French Or
 gandy represented collections patterns, such sacrifices made in crisp merchandise this to Materials worth
 yard will be tables at yard .1oc CACOBest Simpson and American Prints, Monday only
 6c
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-07-30
BUT ONE WIFE FOR
 MAN IN TRANSVAAL

Capetown, July 29.-(Special)-In con- nection with the application of a. Ma homedan woman, Sir J. Vessels recently decided that no person could bring into the Transvaal more than one wife. A protest has now been made by the h. dian community to General Shuts, min ister of the interior.
 It is pointed out that polygamy is a recognized institution in India, and the hope Is expressed that the former prac- tice will be allowed to continue in spite of the judges decision.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-07-30

dS lOliOW WS. DisSoiN two tablespoonfuls of CaIocide compound in a basin of hot water; soak the feet in this for full fifteen minutes, gently maseaging the sore parts. (Less time will not give desired re- sults.) The callouses can be peeled off easily with a dull knife. Re peat this each night un- til cure Is permanent" The effect of this treat ment Is almost like magic. All pain goes
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-07-30
COlOred Wash Goods

FOULARDS, VOILES-M -Marquisettes, Organdes, have all been assembled in lot of fabrics of high character worth up 29c yard will be sold at yard 12Lc BROWN LTNEN-36-n British Linen value per yard SERPENTINE CREPE-For kimonos Solid coors and fan ces, regular quality Special price, yard 15c LACE NTIpraine Egyptian Tissue Tissue Stripe Madras Silk Zephyr Gngham all the finest class of ao worth 39c yard, will be sold at 19c VACATION SUTNGA correct imitation of flannel sung. grounds, with stripes and plaids also Shepherd checks 15c value Special price yard 10c REMNANTS-Table No. 4 Full of choice remnants of all kinds of wash goods marked at prices can't afford
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-07-30
For Your Convenience, Our Mail Order
 Service is Maintained
&laexi%
New Fall Suits

It is our pleasure to an nounce the showing of advance Fall styles in Ladies Tailored Suits.
 These few splendid styles, shown thus in advance of the season, give the keynote to the lines the Fall fashions will follow. We will ap- preciate your call.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-07-30
"CamperdOwp" Is Sold

London, July 29.-(Special)- )-The Camp . erdown. which rammed the Victoria In the Mediterranean in June, 1903, when the latter went down with the loss of Ad- niral Sir George Tryen and 221 lives has been sold at Davenport to the Ship Break ing company of London for s2o0.0oO.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-07-30
RETRIEVED FROM
 DEATH SENTENCE

Lahore. July 29.(Speclai.)- .)-The appeal of the Rani Bhagwan Kuar against the sentence of death passed upon her for. the alleged murder at Amritsa, Punjab of a Brahmin,, who had been her lover, by giving him arsenic in milk, has been allowed. Justices Kensington and Rat
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-07-30
To Remove Callouses
pIendid Home Treatment Boon to
 Sufferers From Sore Feet

Many persons have feet as horny as . toad. There is no necessity for this painful and repulsive condition. Cal 1ouses are caused bys a thickening Of the epidermis. This can be removed and kept off by the proper treatment
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-07-30
Notice
ErAna Indna


 A special meeting of the First Church will be held July 5th. to consider the advisabiity of building an addition to the present church, which, if the women are going to keep their hats on. isns large enough. H--
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-07-30
Free and Clear

From Judge.
 Any man ought to be able to read his title clear
 He certainly ought. if he expects an American girl to pay a million of her papa's money for it..
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-07-30
In the Future
From ,Tl

From Judge. men! Now is the time for action, Let us take the bull by the horns!'
 Mir. homebody-'A point of order, The gentleman should have said, Let us take the cow by the horns!'" " $
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-07-30

tigan found the Rani and her two dsso- |ciates in the charge not guilty, and or dered their release
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-07-30
Sympathy
From Judge.

rlrst nermometer-'.I sympathize with the rich.' aA erts+. |. Second hermometer-"Yes, we get sworn at when we climb to the top.''
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-07-30
The New D. M. C. and Art Needle
 Work

The most noteworthy innovation in recent years in fancy work circles is the introduction of the D. NJ. C. packages, which. do away with the necessity of matching colors.
 Each package contains an artistic design stamped on handsome and apprOpriate material. needles and
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-07-30
AGED LADY PRESENT. :.
 AT CORONATION

Edinburgh. July 2s.-tSpecia1 o-There IS a lady in West Calder of whom scot land is proud She has lived in the reigns of ssix sovereiRns and surely is worthy of coronation medal. although she Is only s2 years of age, and possesses an oId-age pension. Her name is Eiizapetn Teller and she was present with ner knitting apparatus at the village ceie- bration of their majesties' coronation. Born in the last year but one of the reign of George III, she has seen six sov- ereiens on the British throne-George III Q760-1s20), Edward Qs20-1s90), William " ,1SSo-1ssD. Victoria (1Ss7-1901. Erward VIII nso1-19lo), and George V dslD, a record not easily beaten by any man or woman in the British empcre.
 Another Wagner Manuscript Found
 Berlin, July 1-(Special.)--..'Der Hocil- zeit." an incomplete manuscript of Was- ner, has just been discovered by an Ln- glish collector in a Berlin curiosity shop. He has purchased 1t for $10,OOO
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-07-30

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The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-07-30
White Linene Skirts at 49c

The continued demand for these skirts has impelled us to provide an other sale of them, at the remarkable low price for Monday, at 49c.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-07-30
White Lingerie Dresses

New showing of handsome white Lingerie Dresses, all trimmed in cluny lace, purchased at just 1-2 their worth for Monday. Sale price range from $11.98 to $27.50.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-07-30

If the Agadir incident had not come and temporarily overshadowed every thing else, the eyes of the Europe would surely have been turned towards the Bal kans. Here it was old king Nicholas of Montenegro who supplied the. sensation, when he called the whole corps diplo- matiuue together at the little palace at Cetinje and told the ambassador that il
Norwich bulletin., 1911-06-16
NATIONAL LEAGUE sTAHpfue.

I've base hits Walker. I-aports. Hogan; tfres b. hit, Austin; home run Milan
Norwich bulletin., 1911-06-16

sons speed honors. sne is not the only one of the Geers aggregation which has been burning up the Memphis track Two of the trotters named by the old master in the M and M have stepped right at the 2.10 notch. These are the year old colt Anvil and the bay mare Lady Willow, both owned by Frank Jones Anvil was raced two or three times in the 3 year old events last year, and in his final appearance in the Kentucky stake, when CotofanAO E. set the worlds year old record at 2.o4 S4 he stepped as good as 2.16, possibly shade fast CT. He is an easy going, leanns sort Of colt. one that takes a lot of drtv- ing. While there seems to be a preju- dice in some quarters against racing year olds, the figures show that or ynoYe than one occasion a trotter of that age has been returned winner of the "M and M" and other turf clas- sics for all ages. EJecta and Directum Kelly are two which have headed the summary in the Detroit classic.
 Lady Willow was bought by Jones for matinee purposes, and showed SC we'll that she was tried out few times fsr ths money last fall, when she showed symptoms of becoming a useful race mare. At Lexington sine was searched" in a workout mile by Geers and trotted in POS 1-z. The Huguenot, a brother to The Abbot, ce2 IA. former worlds champion tFotter, and The A1ebe, 2.94, the un- beaten pacer of last season, is another M and NJ" candidate in the Geers stable which is showing lot of speed Dixie Lou, one of the Geers Chamber of Commerce stake candI- dates. also owned by Jones, has been a workout mile in 2.e7 1-2, which is the fastest reported te date for any of the prospects for the pacing elas- sic
Norwich bulletin., 1911-06-16
FINANCIAL AND COMMERCIAL.
WEAK AT CLOSING.
Decided Show of Strength in Market
 Early in the Day.


 New York, June 15.-After a burst of activity at higher prices early in the day, the stock market fell back ward slowly to a level which showed small losses generally fhe early dis play Of strength save way to cenlpara tive weakness, specuIa tive interest Ian suished and prices remained almost stationary until late in the day, when they yielded still further. Various ex- plantations, such as the liquidation of large holdings and the weakness of special stocks, including the Fries. the 1 Hill shares and the fertilizers were gwen Of the distinctly heavy tone of the market. but none of the days de- velopme1ts appeared to ce of sufficient influence to account for it. and it was regarded as probable that the weak ness was due as much to sheer lack of interest and a touch Of summer drCwsfness as te anything else The rise in prices at the epening consisted Of little more than the marking up of quotations to the higher level estab- hshed Tn 1ondsn.
 Most of the market leaders were in- cluded in this movement and United States Steel oDefed wide" with 8 black of 5000 shares. The Hill stocks were distinctly strsng in the early trading, although they later were among the weakest of the standard sharss. and the average price of rail- way issues, which for the last month has been creeping upward slowly, The fertilizer stocks were the first to show decided eSkHess. The sPecula- tive community seemingly has arrived at the concluaion that some readjust- ment or change of dividend dis5urse- ments is imminent in these issues. This belief is heishtsEed by recent statements of earnings which reflect adverse conditions last season, on ac- count of the scarcity and high price oi cotton seed. Increased heaviness of the Erie issues were attributed 10 liquidation of speculative holdings which were accumulated during the re- cent brisk advSffee of these stocks
 Copper shares lost a part of their recent gains. despite anether slight advance in the price sf the metal which was reported by local selling agents Tae relatire strength of Unit ed States Steel. whose loss was small. probably resulted fem the more opz tirristic reports of trade authorities coupled with the belief that the cur rent month will show greatly increas- ed tonnage.
 Crop news is being awaited with mere interest than anything else. and reports of rains in districts where fl was needed badly were the most vel come events of the day.
 The first Chinese loan to be offered in this country was placed on the market and was understood to have 'eseeH over ar-subscribed. Unusual inter est attaches te this transa actieql, which in the opinion of these wke are famil- jar with the prolonged diplomatic in terchanges which breeder it, may lead to America trade opportunities in Man ehuria which are net enjoyed at pres ent
 Bonds were irregular. Total sales par value. S3,32s, ,ee0.
 United States feurs declined If on call.
Norwich bulletin., 1911-06-16
BERKELEY INDEPENDENTS
 FILL HOSPITAL DATE
Speedy New London Combination Coming to Trim FarreIFs Bunch.

Manager Farrell has filled in the Saturday date this week for the hos Pieal team by signing the Berkeley In dependents for that day. a New Lon don baseball team that has the repu- tatisE of being the fastest thing in the semi pr efessional ranks down that way. The Berkeleys have no inten- ton of adding their bones to the pri- xate graveyard maintained this year for the teams that it sIaughteFs and buEies, but will enlist the best that New London offers te put over a de- feat on the Hospital is possible.
 Bob Mcclure, who hes been doing the umpire work en the Hospital dia- mond this season. has resigned, and The place will probably ae filled on Saturday fny Luke Riley, who is nnak- ingsa hit this year wherever he has a js& in the arbitrater's line.
 Plans are Sha ping up well for the big aay pIanaea far the afternoon of July 4fil at the Hespftal.s when there will be a field day before the baseball game. Twenty different events, for the men and women patients. fer the at terdants. both men and women, and fer the baseball players, are to be on the programme providing 8 big vari- ety Of sport for that afternoon.
 Tonight the baseball team and their supporters will revel in a straw wberry Hsstival to be held in the -administra- tfen building