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Northern Wisconsin advertiser. [volume] (Wabeno, Wis.) 1898-1925, 1912-08-30
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NARROW ESCAPE DURING WAR
Four Members Of Ninth Illinois Cavat
~ Move Sleeping Quarters Just
Before Tree Falls.

March 6, 1862, the Ninth Illinois
cavalry (Col. A. G.. BracketD lei'
Pilot Knob. Mo-, en- route for Jackson
port. Ark. / was bugler OF Company
and was at that time beardless
boy of twenty. On the evening o.
March we camped on Alder creek
It had been raining steadily ali DAY
and the creek bottom on Wnlcn we
camped was quite wet and covered
with pools of water, writes q. M. het
Ter of Brookdale Cal, in the National
Tribune. The camp was pitched WIZ
all due regard to military regulations;
each company's tents were In perfec'
alignment regardless Of waterpools.
The tent occupied by Corporal s.
D. Cleland, George Webster, John
Eberhart and myself happened to be
directly over one Of these pools, and
as it was impossible to make our beds
Corporal Cleland went to Captain
Bargh for permission to move the
tent a few feet back ON higher
ground, but the request met with
prompt refusal. Military rules at that
stage of the game had to be observed
Night fell early, and after supper
of bacon, bareback and coffee we
wrapped ourselves In our blankets and
sat ON our saddles.
BY eight o'clock we all decided we
had had enough of it, and moved on
the other side of the creek, deciding
that military regulations might go
hang" We found dry spot under a
large oak tree It was hollow, and
we soon had enough dry wood to
start roaring fire, before which we
made our bed and were soon asleep.
About II o'clock Cleland woke us
up in no gentle way, and to our sur.
prise, and CONSERVATION we saw the
trunk of the tree was a roaring fur
mace, with sparks and fire spouting
out of hole 20 feet from the ground.
That chimney certainly had a good
draft.
Some of us were of the opinion that
the tree could not possibly burn down
before morning, and were going to
sleep again, but after heated discus
sion we gathered our traps and went
back to our tent, where, seated on our
saddles, we dozed till morning. About
three o'clock the whole camp was
awakened by a loud crash, and when
daylight came we found the tree ly-
Northern Wisconsin advertiser. [volume] (Wabeno, Wis.) 1898-1925, 1912-08-30
HOUSE AND SENATE
ARE DEADLOCKED
Plans for Adjournment of Con-
gress Are Off.
OLD STATE CLAIMS is CAUSE
Amendments to General Deficiency
Appropriation Bill Cause Dramat-
lc and Unprecedented Situation
From Legislative Viewpoint.

Washington, Aug 27.-Congress did
not adjourn sine die Saturday night as
had been planned, but continued in
session until half-past four Sunday
when an adjournment was taken until
one o'clock today.
The senate and house are dead
locked over the general deficiency ap-
preparation bill The house is bitterly
unyielding; a filibuster within fill
buster is on in the senate, and no
member of either body knows when
the second session of the Sixty second
congress will adjourn sine die.
A congress has never faced such a
complicated deadlock as that which
demonstrated the truth of the axiom
that the best laid plans of men oft go
awry. All night the two bodies
had fought over four amendments to
the general deficiency bill, the last Of
the annual appropriation measures.
These amendments concern claims OF
the states of Oregon, Maryland, Vir-
ginia and Texas against the United
States government. Some of the
claims are more than hundred years
old. They amount in the aggregate
to about 100000.
The senators from these states say
adjournment cannot be taken unless
the deficiency bill provides for these
claims and also for an extra months
pay for the employees of the house and
senate. The house, by practically
unanimous vote, asserted that it would
never, never yield.
The bitterest of feeling prevails.
The situation Is dramatic and unpre-
cedented from legislative stand
point.
Mr. Taft. was angry, too. Anticipat-
ing that congress would adjourn Sat-
urday afternoon, the president ar
ranged to leave for Beverly at $3.50
o'clock. The conferees on the remain
ing supply bills were still cajoling and
threatening each other. Then the pres
ident planned to go at 1910. He sat
impatiently in the marble room when
that hour arrived. Another train left
at 1890, but it left without the presi-
dent, his secretary, aide and the Sc
cret service men.
When the hour Of Ais arrived Mr..
Taft climbed rather dejectedly into
the White House automobile and re-
turned to the White House. A few
minutes later the senate and house,
hopelessly deadlocked, adjourned.
Northern Wisconsin advertiser. [volume] (Wabeno, Wis.) 1898-1925, 1912-08-30
PASTOR MAKES CONFESSION
The Rev. w. r. Peterson, Oshkosh
Asks Official Board That His
Sins Be Forgiven.

Oshkosh.--It has been learned
that unpleasant and unfortunate de-
velopments have arisen at the First
Methodist church in which the Rev.
w. A. Peterson, pastor, is involved,
and it is reported that he appeared
before the official board of the
church and asked for pardon, which
was granted.
Members of the board are reticent
about the matter but it was stated
by a member that Mr.. Peterson had
dropped all official duties and would
not longer engage in any further
church work here. He is married
and it is understood that he is now
visiting in Ohio.
Mr.. Peterson was graduated from
Lawrence college at Appleton. In
1909, when he was pastor of the
Trinity Methodist church at Milwau-
kee, he rescued boy from drowning
at Pewaukee lake.
Northern Wisconsin advertiser. [volume] (Wabeno, Wis.) 1898-1925, 1912-08-30
INFORMED HE is NOMINEE.
Gov. Marshall Officially Told by Mott.
fIcation Committee.

fication Committee.
Indianapolis, Aug. 23.--The news
that he has been nominated for vice
president of the United States was
officially broken to Gov, Thomas r.
Marshall by Judge Alton B. Parker
on Tuesday afternoon. Samuel M.
Ralsten, Democratic candidate for gov
ernor, introduced Judge Parker as
chairman of the notification commit
tee. Many persons were slightly hurt
when a grandstand fell, as Judge Park
er was speaking.
All Democratic governors, state
chairmen and national committeeman
had been invited to attend the noti-
flcation ceremonies and large mum.
Der were present. The program open
ed with luncheon for the visitors at
the Denison hotel at noon. At two
o'clock they were taken to the state
fair grounds, where the notification
ceremonies took place. After deliver
ing his speech Of acceptance, Go1er-
nor Marshall entertained the visitors
at the Country club.
Northern Wisconsin advertiser. [volume] (Wabeno, Wis.) 1898-1925, 1912-08-30
THREE DIE IN AUTO WRECK.

Two Others Hurt When Train Hits
Car Near Detroit.
Detroit, Mich, Aug. 24.-Dr. F. w.
Joslin. a Big Rapids dentist, his wife
and their four-yearold son Howard
were killed, his mother probably fatal
ly injured. and his son Burr, eleven
years old, slightly hurst on Thursday
when a freight train crashed into their
automobile less than a mile from
here.
Northern Wisconsin advertiser. [volume] (Wabeno, Wis.) 1898-1925, 1912-08-30
WAR FOOTING is 2o,47a,es4.

In United States.
Washington, Aug. 24.-In event of
war, the United States could raise an
army Of 20,473.684 men. according to
the last figures obtained by the census
bureau. There were that many males
of militia age between eighteen and
fourty-four years, in the country.
In 1900 the males Of militia age
numbered 16,1S2.702. showing an in
crease of 4,290,9S2 in ten years.
Northern Wisconsin advertiser. [volume] (Wabeno, Wis.) 1898-1925, 1912-08-30
Sears whereabouts.

A member Of Doubleday's Fourth
N. 7. H. A.. while lying In camp on
the banks OF the Rapidan, was ap-
preached by an officer, who asked:
do you know anything Of Major
Sears whereabouts p
"Yis, sor." was the reply. "He Just
STINT them down to tn creek to be
washed"
Northern Wisconsin advertiser. [volume] (Wabeno, Wis.) 1898-1925, 1912-08-30
Picnic Train Wreck Kills.

Decatur, H., Aug. 2T.-An east-bound
excursion train over the Cincinnati,
Hamilton 6 Dayton railway. carrying
200 passengers, was ditched by bro
ken rail near here Sunday. One was
killed and many injured.
Northern Wisconsin advertiser. [volume] (Wabeno, Wis.) 1898-1925, 1912-08-30
Cleveland Woke Up in No Gentle Way.

ing directly over where our bed had
been.
Each of us boys lived to see three
years and over of active service, and
were honorably discharged at the
close Of the war. The Ninth Illinois
cavalry was brigaded with the Second
Iowa cavalry, and had well-deserved
reputation as a fighting brigade.
1t was common remark of the
Johnnies that the Ninth Illinois caval-
ry and the Second Iowa cavalry were
married, for when they would run up
against one regiment they usually had
the other to deal with.
Northern Wisconsin advertiser. [volume] (Wabeno, Wis.) 1898-1925, 1912-08-30
sehwah Robbed Of $4,000.

Loretta, Pa, Aug. 27-While en-
route from New York to his summer
home Sunday, Charles NJ. Schwab,
president of the Bethlehem Steel COM
many. was robbed of a wallet contain
ing $4,000.
Northern Wisconsin advertiser. [volume] (Wabeno, Wis.) 1898-1925, 1912-08-30
Roh MelIen Pnstofhce.

Mellen.-Two cracksmen dynamit-
ed the postoffice here, securing $3.50
in cash and a large number OF
stamps. A Waterman in attempting
to capture the robbers was shot at,
but was not hit The robbers es-
capped with their booty
Northern Wisconsin advertiser. [volume] (Wabeno, Wis.) 1898-1925, 1912-08-30
LIGHTNING Kills Six,

ST. Louis, Aug. 27.-Six persons were
killed and eight others seriously in
jured by lightning, which accompanied
a severe electrical storm, here Sunday
Much property damage also was done
on both sides of the Mississippi river.
Northern Wisconsin advertiser. [volume] (Wabeno, Wis.) 1898-1925, 1912-08-30
What He Might Have Said.

A Green mountain boy was accused
OF some misconduct, and got off by
the skin Of his teeth, though COM
rade in trying to defend him came
near telling too much.
Yes, 1 got off; small thanks for
what yer said"
But just think of what I didn't
say"
Northern Wisconsin advertiser. [volume] (Wabeno, Wis.) 1898-1925, 1912-08-30
Knox Sails for japan.

Seattle, Aug. 26.-Secretary of State
Knox, Mrs. Knox and Ransford Miller,
chief of the far east division of the de-
partment Of state, sailed Friday on the
cruiser Maryland for japan, where he
win attend the funeral of the emperor.
Northern Wisconsin advertiser. [volume] (Wabeno, Wis.) 1898-1925, 1912-08-30
U. s. BATTLEsHIP DISABLED.

Alabama Unable to Take Part in Tar
get Practice by Fleet.
Norfolk, Va, Aug. 27.-The battle
ship Alabama will be unable to take
part In the target practice at Tangier
sound this week, because the big guns
in the forward turret cannot be moved
The Alabama will be sent to Norfolk
or Philadelphia for repairs. Ships of
the Atlantic feet will use skeleton
mast erected on the hulk Of the old
battleship San Marcos as a target.
Northern Wisconsin advertiser. [volume] (Wabeno, Wis.) 1898-1925, 1912-08-30
BOY, a, STONED TO DEATH.
PIaymates Kill Him and Hide Body II
Underbrusk.

Kansas City, Mo-, Aug. 24.-Two
playmates of fouRyear-old Joseph
Zimmerman, whose lifeless body was
found buried in underbrush in a gull
ley In the northeastern part of the
city on Thursday confessed to killing
him. A stone, hurled when the young
ster attempted to follow them upon
trip into the woods, struck the lad in
the temple.
John Farley and John Reinberger,
both ten years old, after telling many
conflicting stories, finally admitted
the deed. They said they alone were
responsible and they are being held
by the police.
Northern Wisconsin advertiser. [volume] (Wabeno, Wis.) 1898-1925, 1912-08-30
Albanian Massacre Serious.

Vienna, Aug 27.-Dispatches re
ceived here Sunday tell OF the massa-
ere by Albanians of practically all the
Servian population Of Sienitza and
Bielopolis, Macedonia. Noyibazar is
and Servians are fleeing.
Northern Wisconsin advertiser. [volume] (Wabeno, Wis.) 1898-1925, 1912-08-30
Peklno People Honor DR.. Sun.

Picking, Aug. 27.-Dr~ Sun Vat Sen,
ex-provisional president of China, who
left Shanghai August 10 with the
intention of endeavoring to conciliate
the rival factions, arrived here Sun
day. He was received royalty
Northern Wisconsin advertiser. [volume] (Wabeno, Wis.) 1898-1925, 1912-08-30
PREDICT A TARIFF WARFARE.
Many Think United States and Ger
many VIII Have Trade Struggle.

many VIII Have Trade Struggle.
Berlin, Aug. 27.-No reply has been
received from Washington by the Ger
man government to it's cabled inquiry
concerning the reported decision OF
the United States government to i'm
pose countervailing duty on importa-
tons of wheat and rye flour and split
peas from Germany. The German gov
eminent therefore has not announced
its policy in the matter.
The action of the United States is
generally regarded here as merely an
other step in little German-American
tariff war which started with the pa
per pulp duties and was followed by
by German action excluding the Uni
ted States from the benefits of the
Swedish and Japanese treaties under
the most favored nation clause.
Northern Wisconsin advertiser. [volume] (Wabeno, Wis.) 1898-1925, 1912-08-30
EMPEROR WILLIAM Is ILL.

Suffers From Cold and Cancels His
Trip to Saxony.
Cassel, Hesse-Nassau, Aug. 27.-Em-
peror Williams cold apparently Is
more severe than at first supposed. It
IS announced that his majesty has
given up his plans to see the army
maneuvers in the province of Saxony
and attend the festivities arranged in
his honor by the Saxon court. The
emperor will be represented at these
functions by Crown Prince Frederick
William. The kaiserin Is declared to
be i'll also and to have Cancelled her
social engagements.
Northern Wisconsin advertiser. [volume] (Wabeno, Wis.) 1898-1925, 1912-08-30
AIMS BLOW AT DIVORCE.
National Organization on Uniform
Laws to Start Movement.

OT9dnTZdtTUH
Laws to Start Movement.
Milwaukee, Aug. 24.--Divorce laws
uniform III all states, SO that a per
son who cannot secure a divorce In
one state because of stringent laws
will be unable to go to Reno or some
other more complaisant place to Sc.
cure one, will be advocated In the
report of the national convention of
state commissioners on uniform laws.
The matter came before the conven-
ton here. The report will be made
to the American Bar association next
week, and also to the governor. who
appointed the commissioners. Charles
T. Terry, New York, was elected pres
ident of the association
Northern Wisconsin advertiser. [volume] (Wabeno, Wis.) 1898-1925, 1912-08-30
Senate Confirms Torbet.

Washington, Aug. 26.-The senate
OH Friday confirmed the appointment
of Lewis K Torbet as naval officer, at
tached to the customs service at Chi
cago. The position carries salary #
$4,000
Northern Wisconsin advertiser. [volume] (Wabeno, Wis.) 1898-1925, 1912-08-30
$1o,ooo,ooo GEMS AT BALL.
Vanderbilt Affair Is Most ExtraVagant
Ever Seen In Newport.


Ever Seen In Newport.
Newport, r. l., Aug. 26.-The fancy
dress ball which Mr.. and Mrs. Cor
nelius Vanderbilt gave at their splen-
did residence Peaudieu, on Friday, will
go down in history as the most extrav-
agant affair of it's kind ever seen in
Newport
It's whole tone and color was Of the
effete east; distinctly oriental The
dance cost $4,000, it is estimated by
the few fashionables here. They es-
innate, too, that the women whose
grace and beauty adorned the occasion
wore 100000 worth of jewels. Dia-
monds, pearls and rubies glittered
even in the heels and on the buckles
of the golden slippers that encased
the women's twinkling feet.
Northern Wisconsin advertiser. [volume] (Wabeno, Wis.) 1898-1925, 1912-08-30
AMERICANS HELD FOR CASH.
Mexican Rebels Garry Away Two Into
Mountains of Sonora.

"OUT'ta'T'o Vt 0O'O' Of
Ell Paso, Tex, Aug. 27.-An Ameri-
can coming from the Dolores mining
district of Sonora brought the informa-
ton that two Americans, whose names
he could not learn, had been overpow-
cred and carried away from the Mula-
tos mines, where they were employed,
and are being held in the Sonora
mountains by the rebels until ram
somed
The Americans are being slowly
starved to force them to send an ur-
gent message to the Mulatos company
officials in the United States for $4O.-
900 ransom. A rescue party is being
considered at Douglas.
Northern Wisconsin advertiser. [volume] (Wabeno, Wis.) 1898-1925, 1912-08-30
Give Killed In rain Wreck.

FL Paso, Tex, Aug. 27,-Three men
were killed and the traffic on the Ell
Paso and Albuquerque line of the
Santa Fe's system was blocked by
collision Sunday. A tramp and a
track walker were also killed.
Northern Wisconsin advertiser. [volume] (Wabeno, Wis.) 1898-1925, 1912-08-30
HUNT PIRATE MOTOR BOAT.
Milwaukee Police Trace Plumber and
Murder Clues.

Murder Clues.
Milwaukee, Aug. PA pirate motor
boat which, the police say, has been
leaving murder and plundered vessels
In It's trail, Is at large on Lake Michi-
gan.
For several days special police
boats have been working on the case,
but no arrests have been made. The
pirate boat Is small draft of exceed
ingly great speed. The members Of its
crew make their hauls and get away
so swiftly that they can't be followed.
1t is said that the pirates have sew
eral rendezvous about the lake, but
that their headquarters are in the
northern part of Wisconsin.
Northern Wisconsin advertiser. [volume] (Wabeno, Wis.) 1898-1925, 1912-08-30
Nyeak-Chested.

did you hear about poor Flan-
nery?"
"Niver word. Phwat was ut?"
"A cannon bail struck him in tina
chist an kilt him intoirely."
well, Oi'm not surprised. Elan.
perry always die have a weak chist."
Northern Wisconsin advertiser. [volume] (Wabeno, Wis.) 1898-1925, 1912-08-30
Apply for Franchise.

neutrality-suspicious. has been
made by the Badger Railway and
Light company for franchise to op-
crate cars in this city.
Northern Wisconsin advertiser. [volume] (Wabeno, Wis.) 1898-1925, 1912-08-30

New GAINESVILLE Trust Company.
ton of the Rock County Savings
and Trust company, GAINESVILLE, have
oeen approved.
Northern Wisconsin advertiser. [volume] (Wabeno, Wis.) 1898-1925, 1912-08-30
GETS WORLDS AUTO RECORD.
Spencer Wishart Sets New Mark for
200 Miles at Columbus.

200 Miles at Columbus.
Columbus, O., Aug. 27.-Sweeping
all records from rs miles on up to 200
miles before him as he went, Spencer
Wishart, driving a 60-horse power
Mercer car to victory, here, in a 200
mile race before 10000 persons,
established a new world record for 200
miles on dirt track, fixing it at three
hours, 2S minutes and LIS seconds.
His prize was $1,000 and a silver
trophy.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1912-02-22
Encampment Meeting.

Decatur Encampment No. SO, OF
the l. o. o. F. of this city, held a
special meeting on last Friday even
ing at which time class of twelve
candidates were given the three de-
grees of theorder, the work being
done by the Alton degree team, COM
posed of R. B. Kelley, captain; F. P.
Bollnger, II. e. England, C. O.
Breed, J. NJ. Milligan, R. C. Holland,
John Porter H. P. Bagg, G. w. Dill
ley, S. e. Huff, Frank Carter, L..
Jungst, George Higgins, Mr.. Hillery,
Ira Grippe, Roy King, S. r. Brown,
w. E. Porter and e. E. White.
The work was conferred in the X.
P. Hall, on account of lack of room
in the Odd Fellow hall. The class
consisted of Prof. J. M. Howell, G.
L. Terry, George Barthalow, James
Bowers, U. S. Hanover, James Bow
ers, OF Weldon, Prof. J. H. Dutton,
DR.. G. P. Reed, Thomas Fox, Geo.
W. Roberts, j. e. Flora and w. R.
Rains, of Davis City, and the Alton
team were praised for their fine
work
Following the degree work re-
freshments were served Grand
Patriarch ]. F. McGinty, of the
Grand Encampment Of Iowa, was the
honored guest Of the evening.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1912-02-22
Byerley-Traupel.

On Wednesday, Feb. ! 4th, at the
home of the brides parents, Mr. and
Mrs. Jerome Traupel, of Van Vert,
occurred the marriage of their
daughter, Ena, to Mr.. Albert F. By
erley, the wedding ceremony being
solemnized at high noon, in the pres
ence of the immediate relatives of
the bride and groom, by Rev. Rosa
Myers, of Weldon.
After the ceremony the guests
were invited to the dining room. an
elaborate wedding dinner being
served
The bride is an accomplished and
beautiful young lady, loved by all
who know her
The groom is the eldest son of Mr..
and Mrs. Frank Byerly, who reside
on farm six miles northeast of Wei
don.
The happy young couple will go to
housekeeping at once on the Everett
Walker farm southeast of Van Vert,
and will be at home to their friends
after March LIST. Many friends of
these estimable young people extend
congratulations and best wishes for
long and successful journey Ger
the sea Of matrimony.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1912-02-22
The Finest Team Ever Shipped From
Garden Grove.

Recently Pete Daniels shipped to
the Chicago market probably the fin
est team of horses that ever went
out of here. They were a dapple
gray team he had bought in Wayne
county and brought here and shaped
up. The team when ready for the
market weighed 300 pounds and
brought on the market exactly
$1,000, the Hub Clothing Co., of
Chicago buying them. We have
learned that the wagon the team will
pull cost $1,000 and the harness
they will wear cost $500. Including
other paraphernalia with the outfit
it will easily reach a valuation of
$4,000. Pete knows good one
when he sees it.-Garden Grove IEx-
press. ...sr ...,.. !
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1912-02-22
HaniltOn-NIOOre.

Mrs. Lenna E. Hamilton, of St..
Joe, Mo-, issued cards announcing
the marriage of her daughter, Miss
Madge Marie, to Mr.. Clifford Moore,
on Sunday, Feb. 18th, at St. Joe
The bride is former we'll known
Decatur county young lady, who has
many friends in this vicinity who ex-
tend congratulations and wish her
every happiness. The groom is a
prominent young businessman of St.
Joe. The happy young couple are
spending their honeymoon in Florida
and will be at home after April 1st,
at 40 South Sixteenth street, St.
joe
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1912-02-22
Services at NJ. T.. Church Sunday

Rev. M. NJ. Cable, of Des Moines,
has been secured to preach at the
M. E. church next Sunday morning
and evening. He is an able minister
and it is hoped that he will be greet
ed with large congregations. Dis
trict superintendent Thompson writes
the local board that the question of
securing a permanent pastor to fill
the vacancy caused by the removal
of Rev. Hoff will soon be settled.
There will be choir practice at the
church next Saturday evening at 1880.
All members and singers are urged
to be present.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1912-02-22
At the Christian Church.

Splendid audiences were at both
services last Lords day. The pas
tors themes were a little out of the
ordinary. In the morning he spoke
on "The Lost Christ In the even
ing the subject was "Going Forward
Little" Several strangers and Wis.,
itors were present at each service.
All the regular services next Lords
day as usual. Training for service
class will meet in the study Thurs
day night at 1880.
J. S. Coffin, Pastor.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1912-02-22
Charlton District Conference.

The Charlton District Conference
of the M. E. church will be held at
Humeston on Tuesday and Wednes-
day, Feb. 81 and %, and every, pas
tor in the district is expected to be
in attendance and the laymen are
urgently invited to attend. A big
banquet is scheduled for Tuesday
evening, and prominent church
workers will be present as we'll as
ministers from China, India, Korea,
and the Philippine Islands.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1912-02-22

1t looks as if the Leon K. P. band
was left without leader as B. Par
rett, who has been here for several
months as instructor and who. re-
Gently was employed by the band as
Instructor for a year, left Tuesday for
St. Joe, taking his trunk with him,
and it is not thought he intends to
return to Leon. For many years he
has been leader of a circus band dur
ing the summer months, and it is
supposed that the call to return to
the old travelling life was too strong
for him to resist. The boys how
ever will at once employ another in
structor so that the band will not
suffer much by his leaving.