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Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1911-07-25
SAW WILD PIGEONS.

Peter j.. Hanson informed US yes
terday that in looking over land on
the NE NE of Sec. 5, r. %, R. 6 E.,
he saw five wild pigeons. The loca-
ton of the land is near the village of
Marathon. The wild pigeon is gen.
orally supposed to be almost extinct
in this country. The Audubon
society this year offered 81 200 as a
prize for any one who could secure a
wild pigeons nest. Thirty or more
years ago it was an uncommon thing
to see millions of this bird. At that
time they would devastate fields of
grain as fast as the grain was planted.
They disappeared all at once, and no.
body as yet has ever given a correct
solution for their disappearance. Mr..
Hanson claims that a year ago he
saw flock of five in another portion
of the county. He lived in this
country at time when wild pigeons
were numerous, and says that he is
not mistaken as to the birds he saw
a few DAYS ago.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1911-07-25
LUMBERMEN MEET.

The summer meeting of the North
ern Hemlock and Hardwood Manu-
facturers' association is being held in
the city today. Many lumbermen are
IN attendance, it being considered an
important meeting. The Wausau
members of the association have pro-
Vided a special car on the street rail-
road for the accommodation of their
guests, and the meeting is being held
in the pavilion at Rothschild, where
dinner was served to the members
this noon. 1t is planned to give them
a ride on the river. Chas. III. Crown
hart of Superior, chairman of the in
dustrial commission, will make an
address on the new Workmen's COM
pensation law. Among the subjects
to be discussed will be market condi-
tions, insurance rates on logs and
mill property, a proposed change in
the manner of paying woodsmen, and
new scheme for uniform account
ing.
This is considered one of the most
Important meetings the association
has yet held. w. c. Landon and r.
S. Kellogg of Wausau, are respective
ly president and secretary of the as
ISOLATION.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1911-07-25
STOLE CHICKENS.

The police on Wednesday arrested
Leo Nutter, a resident of the town
of Wausau, for stealing chickens. A
number of people of this city, and
the country east of the city have been
loosing chickens with a frequency.
Nutter appeared at several of the
meat markets on Wednesday and
offered chickens for sale. AS some
of them were choice birds, the butch
ers became suspicious, and notified
the police. The result was that Nut
ter was taken into custoday, and was
not slow in making a confession of
guilt. He not only confessed stealing
chickens from Judge Warren and A.
W. Erhicke, but owned up to a great
many more thefts that the officers
were not familiar with. In fact it
appears that he had a monopoly of
the business, and was about to organ
ize a little trust. These who lost
chickens in this city got back a part
of them. Nutter paid two visits to
Judge Warren's home. He went
there on Sunday evening, and stole a
number of fowl, and went back again
on Tuesday evening and took five
more hens.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1911-07-25
BOAT RACES.

The Wausau Motorboat club has
planned a number of boat races, tub
races, etc., for next Sunday. We can
not give the program, for it has not
as yet been entirely formulated. 1t
is planned to have the races start at
two o'clock in the afternoon, the
starting point being at Rothschild.
1t is possible that one or more races
will include the distance between
there and this city, while number
of shorter ones are planned. There
are so many good boats in the river
now that some good races are looked
for. One feature will be race over a
triangular course in full view of spec
tators.
The club desires to offer prizes for
the different events, but is handi-
capped on account of fiat pocket
book. Our merchants are therefore
importuned to do something along
this line. A committee has been APP
pointed to solicit prizes, but the
gentlemen have decided that they
will not call upon business men per-
sonally, but will ask them through
the press to come forward, if they
feel so disposed. Anyone having any
thing to offer can leave the same at
Louis Leaks tailor shop or notify
him. All prizes will be gratefully re-
ceived by the club.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1911-07-25
in OPERATION.

The Badger Turpentine Co. began
operations yesterday. The company
has but recently completed its plant
in the northern part of the city, but
it is expected that henceforth the
factory will be in continual opera
ton.
The first turpentine was turned
out yesterday afternoon, in q crude
form, and Messrs. Doren and Cate are
we'll satisfied with results.
The twelve retorts, into which the
pine stumps which furnish the raw
material are put, are capable of sup
plying over 1000 gallons of crude tur-
pentine weekly, as we'll as $500 gal
Ions of pine tar.
The location of this factory here
will be an incentive for farmers to
clear their land Of stumps, for the
company pays real, hard money for
the right kind of stumps.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1911-07-25
DISTINGUISHED MEN.

On Thursday special coach carry
ing Gov. Francis e. McGovern and
EX-GOvs. James Davidson and Geo.
W. Peck passed through the city over
the St. Paul road. A few people at
the depot entered their Car and
greeted these gentlemen, Mr.. Peck
especially having a number of &C
quaIntanceS here. With the party
were the state fish commissioners,
Messrs. W. Burns of La Crosse, A. L.
Osborne of Oshkosh, and j. Afford,
F. E. Doty, W. Walter, G. E. Spense-
ly, I'll. Smith, e. A. Berg of Madison,
together with James Nevins, the lat
ter uperintendent of the various
state fish hatcheries. The governor
had been in Camp Douglas part of
the week reviewing the First regi-
ment, and joined the party at New
Lisbon. They were bound for the
state fish hatchery located in Minoc-
qua, and are making a tour of the
state, visiting various fish hatcheries.
The governor and eX-governors are
accompanying the party purely for
recreation, and spend time fishing
wherever fish are to be had 1t is
reported that all but Mr.. Peck had
excellent luck at Minocqua, but the
Milwaukee funny man failed to get a
nibble. The gentlemen met with re-
ceptions in every town they visited.
The state has provided for two addi-
tional fish hatcheries, and we learn
that Lincoln county and Marathon
county will make an effo It TO have
one of them located in tbs vicinity.
There may be considera zion given to
this proposition, for the reason that
so many fish are shipped here from
hatcheries, and put into local streams.
1t will be convenient for the fish
commission to have a hatchery To-
Gated here
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1911-07-25

It is said that once when Reginald
de Koven was touring the country he
found himself in the town Of Dayton
Oh Sunday. They told Mr.. De Koven
that an Episcopal church in the neigh
borhood had a superb organ. Accord
ingly. he went to that church, as
cended the organ loft and sat beside
the organist during the mornings
service.
"You seem to know something
about music" said the organist, in
condescending way. "I'll let you dis
miss the congregation if you like"
why, yes" said Mr.. De Koven' i
would like that very much"
Accordingly, at the end OF the re
cessional, he exchanged places with
the organist and began to play Men,
delssohn's Spring Song" He played
beautifully. The Dayton people, en-
thralled by the wonderful music, re
fused to depart. They sat in rapt
enjoyment, and after the Spring
Song" was finished Mr.. De Koven be
gan something of Chopin. Suddenly
a heavy hand was laid on his shout
der and he was pushed off the music
STOOL
You can't dismiss a congregation,
said the organist, impatiently; watch
and see how soon I'll get them out"
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1911-07-25
SCHOOL CONTROVERSY.

Geo. Burnett, Geo. Juett and II.
e. Beutner of the town of Brighton,
were in the city yesterday on bust
ness connected with the controversy
which has arisen between four school
districts in Marathon and Clark
counties. Recently, action was taken
whereby parts of the territories of
the three districts located in the
towns of Brighton, Hull and the vii
lage of Unity were affixed to another
district. The result was that suit
has been instituted in circuit court
asking certiorari proceedings, COM
polling officers of the districts to pro-
duce the minutes of the proceedings
in which this action was taken. 1t
is claimed by the petitioners that the
action was illegal. Asproperty holders
in the four districts are interested
there is merry fight in sight.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1911-07-25
EMPLOYERS COMBINE
For the Purpose Of Organizing an
Insurance Company.

The passage of Chapter 80 of the
laws of 1911 has brought Wisconsin
manufacturers face to face with a
new proposition. Under this act, as
We understand it, employees of corpo-
rations or any organized company can
collect insurance in case of injury
while employed in their regular pur-
suits. This has caused the manu-
lecturers of the state to combine for
the purpose of perfecting an insurance
company which will fulfill the re-
quirements of the new law and at the
same time protect them. For some
time W. A. Fricke of this city, has
been at work on plans for this COM
pany and at meeting of manufac-
turers held Friday his plan was sui
mitted and approved. The meeting
was attended by leading manufac-
turers from all over the state, and the
following committee was appointed
TO perfect the work of organization:
W. DOlOIIc, AOuOSlld3 IN. dlu6,
Oshkosh; Edw. o. Brown, Rhine
lander; W. A. Fricke, G. G. YaWkey
and Neal Brown of Wausau.
The purpose of the company is to
Issue contracts Of insurance which
will cover death by accident, injury
or sickness of employees. 1t will also
guarantee to employers any compen-
sation for damages which may arise.
The name of the company will be the
Wisconsin Mutual Employers Liza
sbility Insurance Co., and it will
probably have its headquarters in
this city. 1t will be organized with
out capital stock.
Up to the present most of the lead
ing manufacturers of the state have
signified their willingness to become
members of the company, and it is
believed that before long most every
employer of labor in the state will be
a member.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1911-07-25
DREW MANY PEOPLE.

The Wisconsin Anti-Tuberculosis
associations exhibit and lecture at
the market square Saturday evening,
brought out a great many people. 1t
proved to be an interesting and in
feature of this society's fight
against consumption.
Three motion pictures were shown,
as well as a number Of lantern slides.
"The Red Cross Seal" dealt with
breeding places of consumption, the
trained nurse, cleaning up of danger
Gus places and the open air treatment
of consumptives. Accompanying the
picture is a story which arouses
sympathy.
"Ihe Man Who Learned" tells a
story Of the improvement of the milk
supply of large city.
"The Fly Pest" will probably arouse
all who saw it to the danger emanat-
ing from this source. The film
showed the fly in a magnified form,
displaying the hooks on his feet which
pick up and carry filth of decayed
matter over which he walks and feeds
on. The flies which promenade over
your victuals leave part of some dead
dog, decayed fish or other equally as
foul matter scattered over them, and
you eat it. Ugh! When one thinks
of it he feels like doing that which
sounds like the name of we'll known
automobile-the Buick.
Harvey Dee Brown, who does the
lecturing, is a very able talker. The
pictures and lectures, we believe, are
accomplishing a world of good in the
state and are reaching more people
than could be done in any other way.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1911-07-25
HONOR THEIR WOMEN
MEN OF INDIA HIGHLY ESTEEM
THE GENTLER SEX.
Native Author Corrects Western Fall
lacy and Asserts His Fellow Coun-
trymen Never Compelled Wild
owns to Make the Suffice
Sacrifice.

Contrary to the usual western be-
lief, said Carath Kumar Ghosh, the
Indian author, Indian women are
more highly esteemed by their hus-
bands even than their western sis
tiers. The Indian is taught Venera-
ton for women from his earliest boy
hood Any unkindness to a wife Is
supposed to be swiftly followed by
misfortune and a mans prayers are
of no effect unless his wife joins in
them with all sincerity. At corona
ton the presence of the soyereign's
wife is of the utmost Importance.
Should she be unable to appear
statue Of her must be placed at her
husbands side. Otherwise the cere-
mony is not legal. The standard OF
morality, the lecturer asserted, is
higher in India than in England. The
Indian, it is true, is legally allowed
to take a second wife should his first
marriage prove childless, but it is
most rare to hear of an Indian avail
ing himself of this privilege.
When the princess of Wales visited
India she was regarded with the
greatest generation, not merely for
her charm of manner or the fact
that one day she would be empress
Of India but for the fact that
she had five sons. Death was not
forced on any widow, the lecturer
asserted. They were free to choose
for themselves. If they did not feel
called upon to make the sacrifice OF
suttee they were always at liberty to
refuse. However, should they desire
to sacrifice themselves the act
brought them a crown of martyrdom,
earning for themselves the title OF
"Devi." 1t was an error to think they
were burnt alive. A cup Of poison
was drunk and cremation followed.
Finally Mr.. Ghosh related that
prediction calling down disaster on
a man passed harmlessly over a
woman, her moral standing being the
higher of the two. The great dia.
mond of India, the Kohinur, carried
with it a curse to the effect that It's
wearer would rule over India, but die
a sudden death. A woman might wear
the jewel safely. The late Queen
Victoria had it placed in the royal
crown, but now, said the lecturer
It adorns the one made for Queen
Alexandra by the order of the king
to whom the prophec- was sent from
India.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1911-07-25
7 HRIFT

The man or woman who is thrifty
frugal, economical in his or her habits
and expenditures bound to succeed.
1t matters not so much what you earn
but what you do with what you earn
Neither is it. absolutely important that
your earnings be large before you begin
to be thrifty. The foundations for sub
stantial fortunes are laid early in life,
and at time when the income is small.
That this is, and can be done, is demon
strated right here in Wausau.
The First National Bank is daily
starting off scores of men and women
on the road to success. If it is your
ambition to succeed, to some day have
capital that will work, and provide an
income for you, and also a reserve fund
that will come in handy when you most
need it, come in and let us show you
how you can get it as you go along.
Come in any day and let us talk to you
about it.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1911-07-25
SHORT NEWS ITEMS.

To get rid of chicken lice, flies OF
bedbugs, see Callies. He has a remedy
for each.
Geo. G. Mcintosh has purchased an
interest in the Wilson & Hurd Co.
and has assumed the presidency, so
we are informed.
Wausau was in the field for the
convention of the Wisconsin State
Federation of Labor in 1912. She
boygan was selected as the next con-
vention city.
Work has been started on the
mausoleum in the cemetery. The
workmen have made good progress SO
far, and it is expected that the build
ing will be completed by early fall.
Wn. Baerwald, who was severely
ill short time ago, has so far recov-
cred that he is able to get down to
the store daily, much to the satisfac-
tion and pleasure of his many friends.
There are many substitutes for lin
seed oil on the market. Good oil is
cheap at any price. Callies uses care
in the selection of oils and will be
glad to test oils for anyone at any
time.
Vitrified brick for the one block of
paving on Washington street has ar
rived, and the work of laying the
brick is now in progress. The block
will be completed before the end of
the week.
A derelict from Schofeld was in
court today and made a contribution
to the school fund, after summoning
his wife who had the money. He had
a fit, he claimed, and thought it out
rageOus that he should be fined.
Selling so much paint and wall
paper is what makes Pier so famous.
Wausau is to have circus on Fri
day, Aug. Is. The 1Ol Ranch will ap-
pear here on that date. 1t is wild
west show, and the / NE was popu-
larized by Teddy, who topped at the
above named ranch few years ago.
Mr.. and Mrs. James Montgomery
entertained small party of friends
at a launch ride on lake Wausau,
followed by a dinner at Rothschilds
pavilion on Friday evening, in honor
of Mrs. E. R. Reichert and Miss
poichort Of D,sIoIo1oI;o
Geo. Vogel, aged nearly lightweight
years, died Saturday at his home, POT
Sixth street, after lingering illness
with Bright's disease. He had been
a resident of Wausau for thirty-five
years. He is survived by his wife and
nine children. The funeral was held
today.
Louis Thorson, chief of police of
the city of Norie, was the complaining
witness in case in court yesterday.
Exhibit A was an eye decorated in
the deepest shades of mourning, as a
result running into Arthur Yonson's
lunch grabber. Arthur contributed
$500 to the school fund.
Chas. Damon died this morning at
the county hospital, where he had
been an inmate for some time, being
sent there from the town Of Elderon.
He was fifty years of age and is sur
vived b. his parents who reside in
Elgin, H., and several children who
are inmates of charitable inStitu-
ton. He had been ill for some time
with paralysis. Deceased was a
former resident of this city, and
while here supplied many:an interest
ing item to local newspapers.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1911-07-25
AUTOMOBILE BURNED.
F. L. Renich's Car Destroyed by fIre
Near WaIkush's on the
Wausau Road.

f. L. Renich of Wausau, district
agent for the National Cash Register
company, is short one Suchart auto
mobile and a suit case, and Charles
r. Davidson. also of Wausau, repre-
sentative for the Washburn-Crosby
flour, is out a suit case, as the result
of the burning of the formers car
Friday evening The two gentlemen
had been in the city during the day
on business and at about s O'Clock
started for home in the car. All
went well until a littlo beyond Aug
ust Walkush's store, anout four miles
north of this city, when Mr.. Renlch
noticed that the car was atire. The
machine was stopped as quickly as
possible and the two occupants
jumped out, and as nothing
could be done to quench the
flames, all they could do was stand
by the side of the road and watch
the automobile burn. Each had
suit case in the machine, but fearing
that the flames might ignite the gas
oline in the tank and cause an explo-
sion they did not dare venture near
enough to save their belongings.
They returned to Mr.. Walkush's and
from there to the city, leaving for
their home on the night train. 1t is
said that it was noticed by people at
Walkush's that the Car was afire as it
passed, but the occupants could not
be informed. 1t certainly was fortu-
nate that the fire was discovered by
Mr.. Renich, or bad accident might
have followed and both gentlemen
seriously injured. - Stevens Point
Journal.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1911-07-25

Almah J. Frisby of Milwaukee, the
only lady member of the state board
of control, was in the city Friday in
specting county institutions. Miss
Frisby states that in addition to Wis
iting ten state penal and charitable
institutions, the board inspects five
.semi-state institutions, thirty-two
county insane asylums, sixty-nine
jails, forty-eight poor houses, fifty
private benevolent institutions, and
2O6 police stations. The members of
the board are appointed by the gov
erner for a term of five years.
Pier has wall paper with straight
up and down lines on it, so you can
hang pictures straight.
The Training school board held a
business meeting today.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1911-07-25
Happiest Girl in Lincoln.

A Lincoln, Neb., girl writes, II had
been ailing for some time with chronic
constipation and stomach trouble. |
began taking Chamberlain's Stomach
and Liver T21b'ets and in three days |
was able to be ul and got better right
along. 1 am the proudest girl in
Lincoln to find slch a good medicine. !"
For sale by all dealers.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1911-07-25
CITY COUNCIL.

AT a meeting of the city council,
held Friday evening, Alderman Ed.
Ritleman informed the members that
he was soon to introduce an ordinance
which would in fact do away with the
present system of medical inspection
in public schools. Mr.. Rifleman is of
the opinion that the teachers are
fully able to attend to existing
health conditions. 1t is his opinion
that the present cost of medical in
spectiOn is needless expense to the
city. In this matter he was supported
by Alderman Mohr, who was primed
with figures showing the cost of the
present system during the past year.
The latter took occasion to criticise
local newspapers in regard to the
scarlet fever question. The PILOT
may have something to say in the
near future in relation to the proposed
ordinance.
Saloon licenses were granted to Geo.
W. Ahrens, on Third avenue, and
Peter Norlock, on First street.
Some time ago Swanson q Juedes
applied for a license to conduct a
saloon at 102 S. Third avenue. I'M
mediately afterward a petition was
presented to the city council, signed
by fifteen ladies, demonstrating
against the granting of such license.
The matter was referred to the COM
mittee on judiciary. This committee
on Friday evening recommended in
favor of the petition of the ladies.
This brought forth a discussion, some
opposing the report of the commit
tee, and some favoring it. A vote
was eventually taken, and the report
of the committee was turned down.
The license, however, was not grant
ed. 1t was referred back to the
license committee.
A petition was presented and signed
by the owners of moving picture show
houses, asking that the present license
fee of SIS per month be put to S..
Figures were given showing that the
highest rate of license for such houses
in the state is but $50 per year, while
here these concerns have been paying
$3.50 per year. The committee on
licenses, to whom the matter was
referred, recommended a license fee
of $50 per year be charged to these
houses. The matter was finally left
in such shape that new ordinance
will be drawn covering license fees.
A petition was read and signed by
a number of vehicle owners, asking
for repeal of that part of the city
ordinance, which compels them in
stopping at curbStone to bring the
right hub of the wheel next to the
curbstone. Their contention is that
it oftimes causes them Inconvenience.
The petition was referred to the COM
mittee on streets and bridges and
will be considered at the next meet
ing of the city council.
An outside company proposes to
overhaul the water tank on East hill,
at cost of 81, $50, guaranteeing that
| after such repairs are made there will
be no leakage for three years. Ever
since the tank was built, about four
years ago, it has been in poor condi-
ton, leaking badly. One Of oul
prominent citizens suggested to us q
short time ago that it be abandoned
by the city, and turned over to the
residents of East hill, to be used by
them as storage place for theil
sauerkraut. The company which il
known as the Good Products Co., has
its machinery at present in the vii
lage of Rothschild, and is anxious t.
go ahead with the work at once.