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The Washington times., 1912-09-20
Dies Suddenly.

NEW YORK, Sept 2O.-Mrs. w. Trim
BILE, aged eighty-one, Of Covington, KY,
died suddenly of apoplexy today in the
Georgian Hotel, AZ West Thirty-fifth
street. Her relatives have been noti-
fed.
The Washington times., 1912-09-20

poorly armed, according TO the former
Congressman.
Ell PASO, Sept. 2.-General orozco
has again tricked the Mexican federaIs.
and has led the remnant OF his insur-
recto army INTO Coahulla, according to
dispatch received here today from
This message further stated the Mexi-
can government Is preparing with all
nasLe 10 SHIFT the scene of operations
against Orozco from Sonora to Coahulla.
a Iederai force will be sent In pursuit of
tne willy insurgent without delay.
The main BODY of General Heurta's a
government force, which has been occu-
pying Juarez, departed westward today.
DOUGLAS, Ariz., Sept. N.-Four
Americans who had been taken cap
tive by Mexican insurrectos were res
cued late yesterday after the rebels
had been defeated in battle by a fed
eral force under Colonl Obregon, twen-
ty-seven miles south of Aqua Prieta,
at San Joaquin ranch.
Nine federals were wounded and five
insurrectos were killed. Obregons 8
force, which consisted of 1872 men, most
ly friendly Yaqui Indians, surprised the
rebels as they were eating, capturing
a machine, gun and eight prisoners.
The rebels fed, pursued by the fed
erals. News of the flight was tele-
phoned here by the Americans, who
were liberated by the federals. NJ. L.
Pollard, one of the Americans, sent
word today that he and his compan-
ions were EN- route here from El Tigre
when captured.
MEXICO CITY, Sept. 2O.-The Mexican
congress took a recess this morning
after a riotous night session. The pro-
witnessed here, and the turbulent ever
witnesser here, and the disorder pre-
vented transaction of any business.
Foes OF Madero hissed the President
and cheered the name of Diaz. The
whole session was devoted to personal
and political wrangling between the
members, In which the crowded gal
leries joined.
Despite a heavy guard kept on the
floor by the government, a number of
fist fights started after the lie had been
passed by the angry members. The GAL
leries hooted the government when It
advocated the passage Of the measure
granting Madero money to crush the
various revolts, and many of the spec
tators were thrown out bv the police.
Thousands OF persons, unable to Sc
cure entrance into the galleries, be-
seiged the building. despite the heavy
rain, and when the anti Madero spokes-
men left they were acclaimed.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1912-12-12
Is HELD UP BY OUTLAWS
Alonzo Cakes, Green Bay Railroad
Official, Is Seriously Injured
at La Crosse.

La Crosse.-AlOnzo Cakes, general
freight and passenger agent of the
Green Bay and Western road was
held up by two masked men at the
point of a gun, beaten into insensi-
bility and the cash box he carried
rifted of its contents, about $50.
Cakes had a companion who es-
capped and notified the police. who
after search of half an hour
through the local saloons arrested
two La Crosse men giving the names
of Walter Niggli and Chuck Bishop.
Niggli, when questioned at the sta
ton, confessed and produced about
$50 of the missing money. His al
legged accomplice refused to confess.
Cakes was taken to a local hospi-
tai where his injuries were attended
by surgeon who announced that his
skull was fractured. He may not re-
cover.
Cakes had closed the office for the
day and was going to his home when
the two men with handkerchiefs tied
)ver the lower parts of their faces
sprang from around the end of box
car in the yards, guns in hand, and
ordered the agent to throw up his
hands. A fight ensued, after which
the thugs broke open the cash box
and secured it's contents.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1912-12-12
STATUTES BOOK READY SOON
Volume Containing the Revision OF
Wisconsin Laws Viii Be Dis
tributed Before January /.

Madison.-The revised statutes OF
Wisconsin, as provided for b. the
legislature OF 1909. will issue from
the press and be ready for distribu-
ton before Jan. 1, when some 5000
volumes will be procurable from the
superintendent of public property.
The new work Will be in one vol
ume Of about the size of one of the
statutes of 1898. The paper upon
which it is printed is slightly thin
ner than that formerly used and will
contain but 1900 pages. In it will
be found all the general statutes in
force at the present time, while a ia
bic gives reference to all private and
local acts, with citations to the ses-
sion laws.
When the 5000 volumes are pub
hshed and distribution has been
made to state officials and others en-
titled thereto, the superintendent is
authorized to sell, not more than one
volume to each person applying
therefor, at actual cost to residents
of the state, and at fifty per cent
above cost to persons not residents
of the state.
The revision is the work of L. J.
Nash of Manitowoc and his assistant,
Arthur F. Belitz. Mr. Nash's salary
is $1,000 per year and that of Mr.
Belitz, $4,000.
As literary contribution to the
new volume Mr.. Nash has added a
history of the Wisconsin statutes
from the earliest times, a feature
particularly interesting to the legal
profession.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1912-12-12
ARSON TRUST UNCOVERED
Fire Marshal PurtelI Finds Startling
EWdence-Organization of Ex-
pert Firebugs Claimed.

misunderstanding evidence Of
an arson trust operating in Wiscon-
sin has been uncovered by State Fire
Marshal T. NJ. Purte1I and his corps
OF assistants. An organization of ex-
perts who, it is alleged, have been
profting by burning buildings
throughout the country since the
time Of the worlds fair fires in Chi
cago, have been hunted down and
placed under arrest, charged with the
burning of the Spring City hotel at
Waukesha, January q, 1911.
Marshal Purteu and the depart
ment attorney, J. F. Baker. secured
warrants at Waukesha for the arrest
OF the leaders of the alleged gang.
acquisitions will be necessary, as
some of the parties for whom war
rants have been issued live in other
states. The state fire marshaIs de-
partment has been watching the op-
erations Of the organization since the
IRE nearly two years ago, and has
been perfecting the chain of evidence
ever since.
1t is the most perfectly organ
lied trust for the destruction of prop
eTty by fire, for profit, that has ever
Deen uncovered in this country" said
Marshal PurteIl. LAS far as the in
Yesugation has gone into the opera
tons OF the gang in this and other
states, we are led to believe that this
one organization has destroyed owes
$1,0O0,000 worth of property in the
last decade"
The Spring City hotel, a large
frame structure, was insured for
$4,000 and was put in condition for
the fire and burned on January "a.
1911, according to the department.
Mr.. Purteu stated that the depart
ment knew after the investigation at
the time of the fire that it was of in
cendiary origin and that local per-
sons had guilty knowledge.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1912-12-12

Wisconsin Cities on Proposed Route
of Interstate Highway Provided
in Bill Before Congress.

notwithstanding to a bill
which will be introduced in congress
by Congressman Warburton of Wash
ington, GAINESVILLE will be on a mill
tary road, running from Springfield,
Ill, to Madison, via Chicago, which
will run through from Des Moines,
Ia, and thence to st. Paul, Mimi. The
bill will provide for 16-foot road
way, with heavy concrete base and
hard surface such as asphalt or Wit
rified brick, so as to make it if pos
sible dustIess. The expense is esti-
mated at from $4,000 to $25, 900
per mile. In order to raise this
amount, it is proposed to restore the
internal revenue tax of 1879 on to-
bacco
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1912-12-12
WANTED TO FINISH THE Job
Pride In His Work, Not Tender Heart,
Was What Induced the Chauffeur
TO Return.

They were going along the public
highway at a leisureIy rate of forty
miles per hour, when a decrepit hen
and rooster started to do the chicken
special-CToss the road.
The front and hind wheels on the
right side struck the poor, old, stiff
jointed rooster amidships, ard with
one squawk he succumbed.
Immediately the man at the steering
wheel started to slow down and to
look about for place to turn.
His solicitous wife turned to her
seatmate and said:
Isn't that just like his tender heart?
He won't be satisfied unless he goes
back and settles for that rooster He
just can't bear to feel he has injured
anyone or anything"
Then louder, to her husband, she
said: George, remember that APP
pointment We haven't any time to
go back for anything"
CHANGING at the clock near his feet
and at the speedometer near by, he
sighed and said:
You're right, Jennie; but / just
know if / had turned back I could
have killed that old hen just as easy
as did the rooster. Judge.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1912-12-12
Men Get Life Sentences

MauIson.-James Croft, James
Lynch and Edward Olson, found
guilty Of the murder of Peter +. Oh
stad, a retired farmer of Brodhead.
Wis, were denied a new trial in the
circuit court and were sentenced to
state prison for life. Each protested
his innocence to the end. The pris-
oners admitted robbing OIstad, whose
body was found in Lake Monona here
two days later, but denied any con-
nectiOn with his death.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1912-12-12

Sawyer County Residents in Favor of
Change in Game Laws-Extermi-
nation of Animals Feared.

Couderay.-Up to Dec 4 700 deer
were shipped out from stations in
this vicinity. Adding those kept for
home consumption, it will bring the
total number of deer killed in south
ern Sawyer county to about 1000.
Last year $50 deer were shipped out
by the hunters. Residents in this sec
ton are talking in favor of law
permitting only the killing of bucks
deer were slaughtered this fall, it
will only be matter of a few years
before deer will be entirely wiped
out through this section of Sawyer
county.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1912-12-12
Leases Kaukauna Power House

Appleton.-By securing a ninety
nine year lease on the new power
house and water power of the Green
Bay and Mississippi Canal company
at Kaukauna, John / Beggs, now
president of the Wisconsin Traction,
Light, Heat and Power company of
this city, becomes the largest dealer
in electrical energy in eastern Wis
consin. 1t is the intention of Mr..
Beggs to put it in operation at the
earliest possible date The plant is
fully equipped with the most modern
appliances known up to six years ago
and has never been operated.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1912-12-12
Woman Dies from Shock.

Kenosha.-Mrs. Anna Nestour. %
years old, died at her home in this
city as a result of an unusual shock.
A year ago the husband of the wom-
an was bitten by dog and died in
the agonies of hydrophobfa. The
wife nursed her husband during the
disease and her nerves were so shat
tered by the horror of his last days
that she never recovered from the
shock
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1912-12-12
No Danger.

no Danger,
4 am afraid that young writer will
skim over the surface of his subject
and never go deeply into it"
He can't. The subject IS the Dor
ing Of wells"
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1912-12-12
C0NFESSES Staying FARMER
Youth Admits Shooting Douglas Coun-
ty Homesteader in the Back as
He Sat in His Cabin.

superior. - Robert Bennett, 10
years old, has confessed to shooting
Harry Tuttle, the Douglas county
hermit homesteader, in the back as
he sat in his cabin in a remote sec
ton, and firing the cabin to cover up
crime.
In his statement to the police he
blamed George Shafer, his compan-
Ion' Il years old, for tempting him to
do the deed through wild stories in
which he claimed to have held up
men and murdered them for their
money.
Both waived examination and were
held to circuit court, where the police
say, they will plead guilty. Robbery
is given as motive for crime.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1912-12-12
BADGER Postrnasters Named

Washington.-Th following nom
nations of Wisconsin postmasters
have been sent to the senate: F. W.
Kubasta, Merrill, vice G. N. Johnson;
Marion W. A. Jones, Oconomowoc,
vice John g Gorth, removed; G. w.
Leberman, Sheboygan, vice Edward
B. Nation, deceased; lisa Faulds, Ar
cadia; Johnson Z. Marvin, Mansion
and Fred A. Brandt. Sparta.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1912-12-12
Gender,

A woman teacher was explaining
gender to a grade Of young children
as visitors entered. They begged her
to continue, as they would be de-
lighted to hear the childrens replies.
Children" she asked, what is
girl woman 'man'?"
One little hand was so eager, she
appealed to the owner proudly.
We'll, Artie?"
Girls is females, woman is a male
and mans a human bean. Judge.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1912-12-12
DEMAND HEAVY GUT
IN PULPINOOD RATE
Complaint Made to State Board
Against Present Charges.
NAY AFFECT PAPER PRICE
Organization Of Manufacturers Which
+ Secured 20 Per Cent Reduction
Four Years Ago Seek to Repeat
Performance.

Madison.-A demand for lower
pulp rates in Wisconsin involving
every railroad over whose lines pulp
wood is shipped, is made by the Wis
consin Pulp and Paper Manufactur-
ers' association representing between
forty and fifty Wisconsin paper mills.
The rates demanded are sweeping,
and if granted by the Wisconsin rail-
road commission might lower the
price of print paper to consumers.
Four years ago this organization
brought a complaint before the com
mission asking for lower rates. One
of the most bitterly fought cases that
has ever come before the commission
was witnessed, eliminating in a re-
duction of nearly 20 per cent in the
rates as they then stood. The new
complaint asks for additional reduc-
lions of almost 20 per cent. 1t asks
that pulpWoOd be placed on the same
basis as saw logs in transit. Under
the transit and milling clause, the as
ISOLATION claims that where a railroad
company handles the product shipped
to the mill as we'll as after its manu-
facture, a much lower rate should be
granted. The present tariff is ~
cents for the first ten miles, with a
slight increase for additional dis
tances.
The result of the decision four
years ago affected not only the rates
of Wisconsin, but produced a cor
respondingIy lower rate for ship
ments from upper Minnesota and
Michigan to Wisconsin mills. 1t is
estimated that if this complaint is
granted, thousands of dollars will be
saved paper manufacturers operating
in upper Wisconsin
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1912-12-12
A Bad Spill.

Here's a young woman that was
left half a million dollars merely for
spilling q little sunshine into an old
mans life" Her experience is more
fortunate than mine. I once spilled
a cup Of coffee into an old mans Ian
and he cut me out Of his will alto.
gether."
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1912-12-12
STATE PEA GAMERS ELECT
Officers Chosen at Annual Meeting Of
Association in MiIwaukee-Geo
Chatham, Wausau, Is President

MiIwaukee.-The Wisconsin Pea
Gamers association elected George
B. Chatham, Wausau, president of
the association at the close of the
annual meeting here. Other officers
elected for a term of one year were:
Vice president, D. J. Fitzgerald,
Oconto; treasurer, A. NJ Johnson,
Manitowoc; secretary, J. H. Hage-
mann, Fort Atkinson; directors, H.
P. Friday, Markesan; NJ B. Witten-
berg, Cedarberg; James Hutchinson.
Randolph.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1912-12-12
Fathers Admiration

Mrs. Shortley was discussing the
latest fashions with a young lady
caller
Did you say your husband was fond
If those clin&ing gowns, Mae?"
yes, he likes one to cling to me for
about three years. "-Jippincott's Ma
gaZine.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1912-12-12

@oTUTG TTUUsNa " &c TN0-INST
Four hundred years ago the idea Of
numbering houses originated in Paris
though it was rot until 1889 that the
system became general. The first
known instance of a London street in
which houses were numbered is Pres
colt street. but the practice did not
spread far until 1854
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1912-12-12
Never Repeat an unklnd rhinn.

Never repeat unkind things. But if
you hear something kind and pleasant
and sweet, then make It your business
to repeat It, 1t may sound superior to
say you do not care whether people
Ike you or not, you must speak your
mind. That isn't superiority. It is
supreme sel1shness and surIiness.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1912-12-12
Buvs Electric Light Pro-erfv.

Delavan.-The Commonwealth Ed
ison company Of Chicago has pur-
chased the properties Of the Wal
worth Electric company for $33,
It is said this company plans to take
over q string of electric light proper
ties in southeastern Wisconsin.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1912-12-12
Deer Passes Through RhineIander

Deer Passes Through Rhinelander.
MISUNDERSTANDING. pursued
by hunters, a large buck deer was
seen bounding through the main
streets of this city. Before any of
the local sharpshooters could secure
their licenses and guns the deer had
vaulted out of sight.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1912-12-12
Doe Seeks Rhodes tionon

Madison.-Arthur B. Doe, 10, of
Milwaukee, will be the candidate Of
the University of Wisconsin for the
Rhodes scholarship this year. Three
university students had passed the
examinations
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1912-12-12
Strive 10 Prevent Floods

Portage. Work on the 100000
state repair Of the Ievee system in
this vicinity is being hurried so the
bikes will be in firm condition at the
time of the spring rise of water in
the Wisconsin river.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1912-12-12
Commits Suicide Before Photos

JanesyiIle.-With a photograph of
her three children and her divorced
husband on the dresser in front of
her, Mrs. Mary Bishop was found
dead in her boarding house. Two
ounces of carboIic acid caused her
death.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1912-12-12
Spike Hip Bone Together.

Fond du Lac.-Spiking the broken
portions of q fractured hip bone to-
gether with steel nails is an oper-
alton which viii be performed by 10
cal surgeons to save Frank Daniels,
a teamster, from being a cripple.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1912-12-12
Time He emit.

"Ah,' remarked Miss Weary. whom
Mr.. Staylate had been boring with
old conundrums, that last one re
minds me of the best thing going
What's tbat2" he asked, eagerly.
a man who has stayed too long. -
Catholic Standard and Times
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1912-12-12
-

act.
She Cs-ernly)-I have a rod in pic
kIe for you
He lgenially)-If the pickle is one
of those jars you fill so appetizingIy, I
shall welcome it, my dear.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1912-12-12
Odd Disease At Neenan.

Neenan.-A peculiar malady has
become prevalent in Neenah among
children which physicians are trying
to combat. The disease attacks with
out warning and in several cases
death has followed a few hours later.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1912-12-12
ArCumeutur ad-

John, why don't women have the
right to vote, anyhow
Maria, do you really want women
to have the right to vote?"
Not on my own account, of course,
but"
well, that's the reason, Maria"
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1912-12-12
Snuaw Accused of Arson

Green Bay.-Mrs. Christina John
son, an Oneida Indian, is charged
with arson by her husband, David
Johnson. 1t is alleged she set fire
to his barn and dwelling on the res
ervation near this city.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1912-12-12
Allen Quits Leather Company.

Kenosha.-CharIes H. Allen, who
succeeded his uncle, Nathan Allen,
as head of n. R. Allen Sons leather
company here, announces his retire
ment from Office and the directorate
Of the company.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1912-12-12
Diahetes Killing EanniIu-

La Crosse.-A double funeral was
held in this city for two children of
Mrs. ElizabethKommerstad, who died
one day apart from diabetes. The
father and another child recently sue
cumbed to the .an~s disease.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1912-12-12
Places lis He'd on Rafl.

Maiden Rock.-Jacob StahI, res
ident of. Pepin, committed suicide at
that place by laying his head on d
rail Of the Burlington railroad and
letting a train run over it. His head
was severed from his body.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1912-12-12
New Postof1ce for Neanah

Neenah.-Accordia to informa-
ton given by Congressman Davidson,
a bill for an appropriation for a new
postofice building in Neenah will be
passed by congress. The site has
been purchased.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1912-12-12

To the task OF meeting these patent
defects. the war department has been ad-
dressing itself during the past year A
comprehensive plan OF reorganization was
prepared BY the war college division Of
the general stan. This pan was thor
oughIy discussed last summer at a series
Of open conferences held by the secretary
Of war and attended by representatives
from all branches of the army and from
congress. In printed form II has been
distributed to members of congress and
throughout the army and the national
guard, and widely through institutions Of
learning and elsewhere in the United
States n It. for the first time, we have
q tentative chart for future progress
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1912-12-12
Not to Be Cauuht.

Farmer Ton one side of the hedge
to boy on the other side)-Now, then,
my lad, didn't tell you not to let me
catch you here again?
Boz preparing to run)-AII right.
don't make a fuss. You amt caught
me yet!-WeekIy Telegraph
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1912-12-12
hfunt for Madison Student

Madison. Frederick N. Schustedt,
a university freshma4 residing in
Madison, disappeared nlysteriousIy
recently aud searching parties were
sent TO hunt for him
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1912-12-12
SuitabIe PLAY.

4 an going to make my farewell
tour in Shakespeare. What shall be
the play? 'Hamlet?' Macbeth - This
is your sixth farewell tour. I believe So
Well. yes" Il would suggest Much
Adieu About Nothing.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1912-12-12
sanitarirnn win Cost 500 nnn

Kenosha-The county board of
Kenosha county has decided to erect
the new $4,000 tuberculosis sani-
tarium near the village Of Camp
Lake on a twenty acre tract