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Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1912-07-02
Recovering Lost Treasure

Sometimes. but very rarely, the
treasurehunters actually find the
treasure. In novels they always and
Ii, but not in real life. Among the
gratifying exceptions TO the rule of
disappointment is the effort to re
cover the 100000 in gold that was
sunk in the British frigate Lutine OF
the coast of Holland over a hundred
years ago. Captain Gardiner, who is
In charge of the operations. believes
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1912-07-02
SAY FlSHWAYS ARE USELESS
Commission Viii Ask Legislature to
Repeal Law as Result of a
Recent Test.

Madison.-The Wisconsin fish COM
mission will ask the next legislature
to repeal the law providing for fish
ways over dams because it believes
from recent experiments that game
fish Will not use them. Under the
present law the commission is en-
powered to require fishways built in
any dam in which they are consid-
cred necessary. Many fish culturists
believe that game fish will climb fish
ways in their efforts to get upstream
to breeding places. The commission
through its superintendent, James
Nevin, conducted a test during the
month of May, and found that but
seventy-six fish, sixty-five of which
were suckers, made use of the con-
trivanee.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1912-07-02

that he is about to reach the treas
ure and that the only remaining OBJ
stancle is a great pile of cannon halls
cemented by age into a solid mass
So far the divers have sent up about
three-quartere of a bucket of coins.
and they have lately found a piece of
incrustation the exact models of a
bar CT gold and with sorae grains of
gold attached 10 ii. There are $500
of these bars on the ship and 401 bars
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1912-07-02
Deaths at Grade Crossings

Gates and fagmen at grade cross
lngs do not prevent accidents. Two
thirds of the people killed at crossings
In Massachusetts during the past year
were warned of danger by gates and
attendants. This record includes only
the fatalities which occurred while
protective appliances were in opera
ton, and it shows that many persons
are willing TO take the chance of be
ing killed to save a minute of time.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1912-07-02
Four Dollars for a Cake of Soap

Soap has never been considered an
extravaganza. but now that notion
may change. since the new French
imported soaps are costing from two
to three and four dollars a cake. They
are. however deliciously scented. and
using such toilet article. Each cake
comes in a little box. and is satin
covered; they are quite suitable item
for the travelling bag of the bride, for
which the most exquisite tribes are
always sought out
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1912-07-02
The Shorter Route.

Lady Duff-Gordon, at luncheon at
Sherry's in New York, told an anec-
dote apropos of the divorce evil.
Two girls" she said, were chat
ting oves a cocktail and cigarette.
" Marriages are made In heaven,
said the first girl, and she blew a
cloud OF smoke into the air and re
garded II with dreamy eyes
The second girl with light laugh
replied:
Yes, that is true; but, thank
goodness, to unmake them We have
to go only as far as Reno"
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1912-07-02
A Tale of the Sea

he made himself hut. The crews OF
passing ships would point ont the
smoke from his fire, though l confess
never could discern II myself The
story is that he was a ships captain
who was twice wrecked or this lonely
place and rescued by passing vessels.
One night be found his vessel piled up
for the third time His disgust was
not lessened TO find it was the same
rock. His crew were rescued as be
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1912-07-02

Seafarins people can generally
quote plenty of instances 10 show how
III luck dogs captain once it has
claimed him. / know of many slich
writes II. W.. but the most carl
Gus case is connected with small
island or large rock in the Medirer-
ranean. There is. or was. according
to report. a man living on it He had
a goat which fed on the very limited
vsrdure of the place, and from fotsam
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1912-07-02

A lowered gate and flagnan on duty
seem to be accepted as a challenge to
duck under the obstruction and dart
across the track In front of a locomo-
tive. Those who make a slight miscal-
culation of distance and speed can ex-
pect only death or injury, and it would
seem that a minute of waiting is an
Insignificant price to palf for life and
sound bodies and limbs, The reports
OF the board of railroad commission
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1912-07-02
Above the Laws,

Some men think money can do any
thing A certain rich man sent for the
doctor, who looked him over and then
pronounced judgment.
You have been living too high
Maybe l have, There are many
good things in the markets"
mo levity. You have violated ma
lures laws"
And you must pay the penalty"
PAY the penalty? oh. come now.
Doc. Can't you get me off on a tech
nicality or something's"
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1912-07-02
Only One Fault 10 Find.

Lambert Kaspers, Chicags attorney,
told the following story, at a recent
Y. NJ G. A. banquet:
A Kansas farmer, a Dane. applied
for naturalization papers. The judge
asked him: Are you satisfied with
the general conditions of the coun-
try?"
Vas" drawled the Dane.
Does the government suit your"
qreried the Judge.
'Yas, yas, only I would like to see
more RAIN" replied the farmer.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1912-07-02

why do you avoid Mrs. Wombat ?"
Il think she's been talking about
me"
Nonsense. I'm with her constantly.
and I've never heard her say a word 4"
We'll. there's no telling when she'll
begin. She moved into the house we
moved out of
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1912-07-02
CUTTING Repartee

How" said a lawyer to witness,
how car you possibly bear such tes-
timony against this man who you say
is your friend"
Sir" said the man, he is my
friend and love him, but love Truth
more"
''You should be ashamed" replied
the lawyer, ito turn your back on a
friend for one who is perfect strang-
er TO you"
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1912-07-02
Entirely Practical

Son, l hope you are engaged to a
practical girl"
"Oh. she's very practical. dad. She
drives her own car, and she can take a
motor apart as well as any expert in
the business.
Many a doting father has paid hun
dreds of dollars to Learn that his
daughter couldn't sing.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1912-07-02
Literature Today.

What are you writing now"
The advertisements for my new
book | write my own advertise
ments"
How about the press notices."
"I'll do them next?"
And them"
"Then I'll write the book"
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1912-07-02

fore, but the captain refused to leave.
he said it was no use Fate would
only send him back again, so he would
stay where he was, / have sailed the
Mediterranean in many different ships,
but the story has always been told
without variation.-Manchest Guar
dian
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1912-07-02
Plant T-xin shoto .

Manitowoc-A consignment of
twelve cans of trout we're received by
the Fish and Game Protective asso-
citation from the government hatch
cry at Manchester, Ia, and the fry
were planted in the upper waters Of
the Shoto river.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1912-07-02
The Village cut-Up.

Charley Billingsby always has
something funny to say. no matter
what happens"
Il know it. He's awful comical"
Il often wonder how be thinks Of
the humorous thoughts he has He's
just perfectly killing. ! never heard
him call an umbrella anything but a
bumbershoot"
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1912-07-02
More Publicity.

Mrs. Piffer is the most fortunate
woman | know"
In what respect, my dear?"
she was planning a trip to New
York, but had to go to the hospital
instead and now she is being talked
about twice as much.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1912-07-02

do you keep motoring accesso-
ries?" asked the man entering the de-
partment store.
"Oh, yes" replied the floorwalker.
with a bow, I'VE keep arnica and
witch hazel Drug department, second
aisle to the left, pleased"
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1912-07-02

of silver. Each gold bar weighs 144
ounces and the silver bars fifty pounds
each. Captain Gardiner believes that
he will reach the main treasure in
July and he seems to have goo1 ~ea.
sons for his faith.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1912-07-02
Wen Fitted.

why don't polar expeditions take
horses ?"
Now how do you suppose horses
could travel in those icy regions?"
Why not? Isn't It an ideal place
for old skates -
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1912-07-02
COMMUNICATIONS.

Have your own trials in the clock
making business, hey? Some of your
works always on strike"
YES, but | am never worried over
any of my hands wanting an eight
hour day"
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1912-07-02
Industrial Exhibit Planned.

Milwaukee, for the agri-
cultural and industrial exhibit at the
Auditorium in November viii be
made at the meeting OF the directors
OF the Forward Wisconsin league.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1912-07-02
Fire DESTROYS Big Factory.

Black River -McGillivray's
sash and door factory was totally de-
stroyed by fire. The loss is about
$4,000 with insurance between
$4,000 and $4,000.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1912-07-02
Wanted at ManitoWoc.

Msnitowoc.-J. II. Howard, a clar-
voyant, wanted at Milwaukee on
charge of alleged fraud and robbery
of Herman Auerbach, is also wanted
in this city.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1912-07-02

trou Bile in all its
d eadful forms J;
shooting pains all
over my body, sick
h e ada ch e, spinal
weakness, dizziness,
depress sion, and
everything that was
horrid. / tried many
doctors in different
parts Of the United
States, but Lydia E.
Pinkham's VaCeta.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1912-07-02
Drowned at ksnosha Harbor

Kenosha-A year old boy, whose
identity could not be established, was
drowned in the harbor while swim
ming. The body was recovered at
once, but several hours of work fall
ed to revive the lad
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1912-07-02
wadswor,b s,,ccaeds Haroer

Green Bay-Charles Harger, who
has been in charge of the High Falls
plant of the Northern Hydro Power
company, has resigned, and w. j.
Wadsworth has been named to sue
coed him.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1912-07-02

ers, however, shows that there is a
deplorable spirit of recklessness in the
state and that safety can be provided
only by abolishing the crossings
Providence Journal.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1912-07-02
A CHANGED Man.

Mrs. Knagg-You were a different
man when ! married you.
Mr.. Knagg-I sincerely hone so, for
then | was a fool
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1912-07-02
Fathers, DaY.

Gabe-I see that they celebrated
Mothers Day. Why don't they have a
Fathers Day.
Steve-Father has every Saturday
night, hasn't he?
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1912-07-02

Every time the wrong young man
calls on girl she always says to
some other girl the next day: Il
thought he never would go home"
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1912-07-02

Make your failure tragical by tbs
earnestness CT youf endeaEor, and
then it will not differ much from sue
cess.-Thoread
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1912-07-02
A snrlno Thouaht.

The world is full of temptations
"Ah, yes And among the creates:
OF these is the temptation not to
work"
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1912-07-02

Oshkosh.-The congregation Of the
St Vincent de Paurs Catholic
church OF Oshkosh will erect new
edifice.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1912-07-02
Hardly Suitable.

Settlement Worker-Since meat is
so high why not use vegetables?
Ms Grogan-They don't do black
eye 70 good
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1912-07-02
Willinn 10 Dive

Ella-Are you afraid to die?
Stella-Not If / feel that the color
is becoming to me.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1912-07-02
Your Liver
Is Clo.ged Up

Children who have been brought
up as pets may never get over being
disagreeable.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1912-07-02

Years ago Garfield Tea was introduced
and since its appearance has won hearty APP
proval because it does what is claimed for it.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1912-07-02

II you would discover a woman's
weakness. keen quiet and listen
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1912-07-02
Eniulnatic,

Il say. how is that new baby over
to your house?"
ITS a hownng success"
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1912-07-02

Talk is so cheap that BARRIERS are
now gfring 1t free with each shave.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1912-07-02

A postal card TO Garfield Tea Co., Brook
Ign, n. y, asking for So Dle will Sepsy you.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1912-07-02

Yet Solomon in all hts glory never
wore an opera hat that wonld open
and shut
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1912-07-02
IOWA WOMAN
WELL AGAIN
Freed From Shooting Pains,
Spinal Weakness, Dizziness,
by Lydia E. Pinkham's
Vege able Compound.

Ottumwa, Iowa. "For years was
almost constant sufferer from female
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1912-07-02
Safe ana Sane 2 Tttit
fFDEc5 &M fOUr1ftlfN
AI NARY DAWSON E~5l---

HE most excitement low
ing youngster will ney-
er miss the noisy ard
dangerous explosives
(which this year be-
come a thing of the
Pc in thousands Of
homes owing to newly
awakened convictions
- - -@N
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1912-08-27
THE LAST OF THE
union SERVICES
A Large Audience Listened to Rev.
]. w. Peterson at Christian
49,. Church. r..

In spite of the depressing heat
of the day large audience gather
ed at the Christian church Sunday
evening to listen to Rev. J. w. Pet
erson as he addressed the last of the
union services of the present sum-
mer. In the absence Of the regular
Christian pastor, Rev. C.. n. Kamp-
hoefner took charge of the service
and the Methodist choir, under the
direction Of DR.. Laura M. Dysart.
rendered two anthems which added
much to the enjoyment of the SER
vice. Rev. Melick led in the open
ing prayer.
Rev. Peterson chose as the sub
ject of his sermon the all embracing
one of faith and sought to emphasize
its Importance in the religious life.
It was very fitting address for the
close of these summer meetings in
which the congregations of the city
have met in closer fellowship. and
Rev. Kamphoefner voiced the senti-
ments of all when he spoke of the
enjoyment and benefit which had
been received from these meetings
together.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1912-08-27
WILSON WALTON AC-
CEPTS new POSITION
Resigns as Manager Of Queen Mfg.
Co. and Accepts Position
With Litchfelds.

Wilson Walton, who has been en-
ployed for some time as manager OF
the Queen Manufacturing Company
has accepted new position as trav-
cling salesman with the Litchfield
Manufacturing Company of Water
loo. At present Mr.. Walton is In Des
Moines assisting in the demonstra-
tion given by that company on the
state fair grounds, but will begin
his work on the road soon. 1t has
not yet been decided whether his
family will remain here or move to
Waterloo. Their many friends here
will indeed be sorry to have them
leave and hope that Mr. Walton S
territory will be in this vicinity so
that Webster City may remain his
home. A successor has not yet been
secured by the Queen Manufacture
ing company.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1912-08-27
PROBABLE DATE
FOR DEDICATION
Likely That New Methodist Church
Will be Dedicated Sunday
Before Thanksgiving.

The probable date for the dedica-
tion of the new Methodist church
will be the Sunday before Thanks
giving. Contractor c. Z. Atkinson
assured the pastor the past week
that unless some unusual and unfor-
seen delay occurred that the build
ing would be completed by that
time. The pastor also announced
that the building was going to be
finished with very small margin
above the estimated cost. This is
rather an unusual circumstance and
has only been made possible by the
care of the pastor and building COM
mittee in placing their requests for
bids in a market for keen competi-
ton, by the donation of work by
members and friends of the congre-
CATION in tearing down the old
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1912-08-27
POST0FF|CES TO Be
CLOSED ON SUNDAYS
Even Renters of Lock Boxes Will
not be Accommodated
Orders ere Received.

Postmaster Clark is in receipt OF
the following self-explanatory orGer
from the postoffice department:
Washington, Aug. 24.-The post
office appropriation act for the fis-
cal year ending June 80, 1913, pro-
vides:
"That hereafter postoffices of the
first and second classes shall not be
open on Sundays for the purpose of
delivering mail to the general pub
lie, but this provision shall not pre-
vent the prompt delivery of special
delivery mail"
Under this law you will close the
general delivery, carriers windows,
and lock boxes and discontinue all
deliveries by carriers on Sunday.
You will note, however, that special
delivery mail is excepted and you
will therefore arrange to have on
duty sufficient force to handle this
mail matter promptly
The Department desires to reduce
Sunday work to the minimum 50
that as many of the employees as
possible may enjoy a complete day
of rest on Sunday. You should,
therefore, require only a sufficient
number of clerks to report for duty
on that day in order that transit
mail and the mail collected for dis
patch may be handled without de-
lay. If no mail is dispatched on
Sunday very early collection
should be made on Monday morning
and the mail for local delivery dis
tributed before the carriers leave for
their first trip.
Respectfully,
c. p. Grandfield,
First Assistant Postmaster General.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1912-08-27
To the Roosevelt Progressives Of
Hamilton County.

Eds. Freeman Tribune: There ap-
pears to be well defined scheme
afoot, backed by the self-appointed
political bosses of Hamilton county
to pack the county convention of
Hamilton county, Aug. 81, for the
very evident purpose of embarnhs-
sing or killing off, in this county
and state, the progressive movement
headed by Col. Roosevelt. The gen.
tlemen back Of this movement sure
ly have failed to consult the COM
mon voter and friend of Col Roose-
welt who has no personal or selfish
interests to subserve, except voting
for the progressive platform and the
rights of humanity.
The bosses know, and it is not
matter of conjecture on their part,
that if the convention in this coun-
ty should go on record as being op-
posed to a third party movement,
that the news would go out that the
progressives in Hamilton county had
taken a step backward and that the
Roosevelt movement was on the
wane and had received death blow.
In talking with hundreds of voters
and true friends of Col. Roosevelt. I
find that there Is a unanimous opin-
ion that a third party should be
organized and that those candidates
upon the republican ticket who were
fairly nominated in June and who
declare their intention of support
ing Col. Roosevelt, should be en-
dorsed. The voters contend that no
man running for Office or who hopes
for political preferment. and who at
heart is in accord with the progress
sive principles, has anything to fear
from a third ticket.
The state central committees and
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1912-08-27
Dog Adopts Kitten.

''Tootsie,' the thoroughbred dog
belonging to w. S. r. Perry, has
taken stray kitten into her family
of four young puppies and all con-
cerned seem highly satisfied with
the arrangement. Saturday a small
kitten arrived at the outer door OF
the Wardrobe and when Mr. Perry
let 1t into the place he was greatly
surprised to see "Tootsie" pick it up
with her teeth and place it in the
box with her puppies. The new
conner has remained with the pup
pies ever since and everything seems
serene in the feline and canine fam
lily.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1912-08-27
IN WEBSTER CITY ON
SEPTEMBER Third
A Memorable Event-Buffalo Bills
Masterpiece-Two Exhibitions
in One.

On the occasion of his present
tour Col Cody has made exhaustive
efforts to present an entertainment
of extraordinary merit, combining a
worlds story. Buffalo Bills Wild
West and Pawnee Bills Far East in
combination contain more singular
specialized talent and a greater
number of strange diversified hu-
man exhibits in healthy, yet native,
natural and interesting actions than
was ever before presented in a sin
gle performance to an audience at
one time.
Incidentally there viii be stirring
scenes of Western life in the early
days pictured with the Wild West
and Far East. In the battle scenes
a mimic conflict employing one hun
dred Indians; A Holiday at 'TE''
Ranch showing the pleasures of the
plaiAsLfs..a, and An Attack on an
Emigrant Train, depicting the per-
lis of early travel will all show
phases of pioneer life at the time
when Buffalo Bill was chief scouts
for the U. S. Army and was partici-
pating in prototypes OF the scenes
which he now presents. But West
ern scenes will not alone be present.
ed. There will be an Oriental spec
tacle illustrating the beauties of far
Eastern pageantry, replete with
color, and exemplifying the pleas
ures and amusements of the Orient.
There will be large delegations of
expert horsemen, assembled for the
equestrian nations of the earth, and
they will display stirring examples
of saddle skill and fearlessness.
In Webster City, Sept. 3rd.