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Wauwatosa news. [volume] (Wauwatosa, Wis.) 1900-1948, 1914-08-28
SPENCER WIsHART FATALLY
HURT WHILE GOING 40 MILES
AN HOUR AT ELoiN, ILL.
DE PALMA WINS THE TROPHY
Millionaire Driver Of Philadelphia
Crushed When Car Hits Another
{ MachIne--several Persons Are Hurt
When Auto Goes Through Fence.
FINISH OF ELoIn RACE.

Pos. Car and Driver. Time.
!. Mercedes. r. De Palma. .4:06:16
g. Mercer, Ed Pullen. .4:07:2S
3. Stutz, Barney Oldf1eld. ...4:24:02
4. Sunbeam, CASTOR Morris. .4:31:09
s. Burman Spl.. Ed Hearne. 4:35:47
Average per hour-De Palma. 1876;
Pullen, 70; Oldfield. $50; Morris.
66.7; Hearne, $50.
Elgin, ILL.,, Aug. 25-Ralph De Pal
man. driving in a race marked by the
death Of Spencer Wishart, young
Philadelphia millionaire pilot. several
injured, and the most spectacular
driving ever seen on the Elgin course.
emerged the victor for the second
time in two days. when he won the
Elgin National trophy on Saturday.
De Palma sent the German Mercedes
around the 301 miles at an average
speed of 1875 miles an hour, a tenth
of mile slower than his time in the
contest for the Chicago Automobile
club trophy Friday.
Wishart met injuries in the four
teenth lap of the race which caused
his death shortly afterward in st.
Joseph's hospital here. He died in
the arms of his bride of nine weeks.
He was married June 20 to Miss
Louise MCGOWAN, daughter Of the
late Hugh MCGOWAN, Indianapolis
traction magnate.
The Philadelphia had completed
his thirteenth lap and was two miles
away on his fourteenth. He had
gained his cars maximum aecefera-
ton down the back stretch. In front
of him, travelling at a comparative
slow speed, was Otto Henning, a Chi
cagoan, and Wishart's teammate, driv-
ing the smallest Mercer. Henning's
mechanic looked back and saw Wish
are coming. He looked at the road
and saw it was the narrowest part of
the course.
He signaled Henning to pull to the
right and waved to Wishart to come
on. His speed. 1t is thought, must have
been about one hundred and ten
miles an hour. There was a staccato
note as the right rear tire OF his car
struck the left front hub cap Of Hen
ning's Mercer. The impact was slight
and Henning's machine was not
swerved from it's course, but at Wish
arts speed the result was terrifying.
Wishart fought the wheel and sue
cseded In keeping the car straight, al
though it raked against picket fence,
along which the car catapulted for
100 feet, tearing pickets and posts
from their supports. Spectators lined
the fence, and madly scrambled for
safety. Some were injured. Wishart
turned his machine off the embank-
ment and attempted to regain the
road. He escaped one tree. but was
brought up sideways against another
with terrific impact From the wreck
John G. Jenter, Wishart's mechani-
clan. was thrown so feet. Wishart
fell few feet from the machine
Several rushed to him. He was con,
scious, but Jenter was in coma
Both were rushed to St Joseph's hos
pital Wishart retained consciousness
until he died.
Wauwatosa news. [volume] (Wauwatosa, Wis.) 1900-1948, 1914-08-28
New Postmaster Appointed.

Milwaukee, washington state that
the following postmasters have been
appointed: Amherst Junction. Lewis
L. Nelson, Jr.; Arkdale, Leonard NJ.
Holm; Glenhaven. Frank Tate, vice
Mrs. G. M. Orr. resigned.
Wauwatosa news. [volume] (Wauwatosa, Wis.) 1900-1948, 1914-08-28
Crosses Country to Die.

Plymouth. While visiting in Cali
fornia, Mrs. q. c. Warner, 5S years
old, had premonition two weeks ago
that something was going to happen
She telegraphed her son to meet her
in Chicago and was i'll when she ar
rived there, but FASTENED home and
died few hours after her arrival.
Wauwatosa news. [volume] (Wauwatosa, Wis.) 1900-1948, 1914-08-28
Patents Auto self-starter.

NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. Ferguson of
this city has patent rights on an cleo
trio self-starter for automobiles and
claims he has been offered 81 apiece
royalty by a Michigan automobile
company.
Wauwatosa news. [volume] (Wauwatosa, Wis.) 1900-1948, 1914-08-28
Acquit RaeIne,s Moral Con

Kacine-Patrolman Soren Jensen.
charged by Chief of Police Henry Ba
ker with having unlawfully Jailed a
couple for spooning on private prem.
ises, was acquitted by the police and
fire commission and reinstated.
Wauwatosa news. [volume] (Wauwatosa, Wis.) 1900-1948, 1914-08-28
lind nodY 81 Lost chlId.

wausau.-The body of Minnie Weis-
mann, years old. who disappeared
from her home town, Weston, while
after cows, was found in a slough
near the grounds of the Wausau Ccun-
trN club.
Wauwatosa news. [volume] (Wauwatosa, Wis.) 1900-1948, 1914-08-28

Amigo While working on a bern
that was being erected a few miles
east of the city. August Hintz of Polar.
a wealthy retired farmer, missed his
footing and fell twenty-four feet. He
died short time after.
Wauwatosa news. [volume] (Wauwatosa, Wis.) 1900-1948, 1914-08-28
Lion Escapes From Circus.

Portage.-When the Golmar Bros.
circus parade reached the grounds at
Markesan, lion escaped and ran in
To the crowd. Women and children
were raaic stricken, and rushed he'll
ter SHELTER. The lion looked scared,
too. Showmen captured the animal
without difficulty. before anyone was
injured
Wauwatosa news. [volume] (Wauwatosa, Wis.) 1900-1948, 1914-08-28
trolley Strike Ends a. 4axIeton,

Hazleton. Pa. Aug. 25.--The Halle
ton trolley strike. which started Janu-
airy 1. was officially declared of by
the men on Saturday. The Lehigh
Traction company agreed to take all
of the men back
Wauwatosa news. [volume] (Wauwatosa, Wis.) 1900-1948, 1914-08-28
New Ship slIl sent In.

Washington, Aug. 25.-Authority
for the government TO buy German
liners without limit was proposed In a
joint resolution In the house. 1t was
referred to the merchant marine com
mittee.
Wauwatosa news. [volume] (Wauwatosa, Wis.) 1900-1948, 1914-08-28
browns While BATHING.

Observation-Disclosures Carney, aged
20, drowned while bathing with four
other girls near Menominee. They
walked down the beach into a hole.
and none could swim. The pulmotor
proved useless in Miss Carney's case
Wauwatosa news. [volume] (Wauwatosa, Wis.) 1900-1948, 1914-08-28
D. N. Parrx Il No eetter.

San Francisco. Aug. 25.-The condf-
tion of d. NJ Parry, chairman OF the
foreign trade committee of the Nation.
al Association OF Manufacturers, re-
mains extremely grave. He has
uraemia.
Wauwatosa news. [volume] (Wauwatosa, Wis.) 1900-1948, 1914-08-28
Flre DESTROYS lumber sheda.

Neenah.-Fire of an unknown origin
destroyed lumber sheds of the Week
ert Planning Mill company here. the
loss being nearly $4,000. Several
nearby frame buildings were de-
stroyed.
Wauwatosa news. [volume] (Wauwatosa, Wis.) 1900-1948, 1914-08-28
Approve elidden Bank.

Madison. State Bank Commission
er A. f. Kuolt approved the articles
of incorporation of the German-Amer-
lean State Bank of Glidden. The cap
ital stock is S12.500.
Wauwatosa news. [volume] (Wauwatosa, Wis.) 1900-1948, 1914-08-28
Exploding Torch surns Man.

Neenah. Willard Fahrenkrug, EN-.
ployed in machine shop in this city.
was severely burned about the arms
and shoulders when blow torch he
had been working over exploded.
Wauwatosa news. [volume] (Wauwatosa, Wis.) 1900-1948, 1914-08-28
Dive From srIdae Eatal

Portage-Bernard Griffin, aged Is
years, was drowned in the Wisconsin
river at the Kilbourn bridge The Iaa
had dived of the pier and failed to
rise.
Wauwatosa news. [volume] (Wauwatosa, Wis.) 1900-1948, 1914-08-28
A Canine Tlsht-Rope Performer.

Although the dog showed no hesita'
ton in entering upon the difficult jour
ney. he was plainly glad when his feet
once more touched the ground, show
ing his Joy by eager barks and fran
tic wagging OF his tail.-PopulaT
Mechanics.
Wauwatosa news. [volume] (Wauwatosa, Wis.) 1900-1948, 1914-08-28
Movie Head Dies After Auto Accident

New York. Aug. 25.-Charles J. Hite
of New Rochelle, president of the
Thanhouser Film corporation, whose
automobile turned a somersault of a
bridge. died Of his injuries on Satur-
day.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1914-08-18
HORRORS OF CARNAGE.
Brown Stretch of Narrowed Ground
Burial Place of Thousands

A trip over the battle field Of Diesr,
Belgium, is described by the Brussels
correspondent of the London Daily
News. He says;
81 remember best brown stretch
Of narrowed ground, half a furlong in
length, which is the grave of 1900
Germans who fell in the fighting o.
Wednesday. All over the field are 9TH
er graves, some of Germans, some Of
Belgians and some of horses.
"When I reached the place peasants
with long spades stiM engaged IN the
work Of burial. The battle ground IS
about three miles long, while Che vii
lage is harshly Scared. It's houses are
pierced with bullet holes Hardly 4
pane of glass remains. The church
spire is tumbled over and the town
clock wrenched from the place.
GAS. passed across the battle field
German: biplane swept by like a
carrion crow, seeking other victims
| Later in the ,Gay 1 visited the Bruges
prison, where 400 Germans are neid
I never before saw men sleep as these
men did. They lay like logs after sev
en- DAYS and nights of almost constant
duty on the field of battle. These prls
oners are no towards. They surrender
| ed only when no other course wa
possible. They were victims OF tn
German military system which drill
men out of all independence"
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1914-08-18
DOUBLE TRACKING
Pushing Work on Southern from
Washington to Atlanta.

Lvnchburg, Aug. 1s The contract
has inst been awarded by the South
ern Railway to W. W. Boxely & Co.,
Of Roanoke for the construction OF
seven miles of the second track on
the Washington division between
Charlottesville and Arrow Head, Va,
The work involves a slight revision Of
grade, being in connection with other
contracts which have been let for
double-tracking parts of the line be-
tween Washington and Atlanta. The
contract has also been awarded to
Dunn & Mccarthy, Of Chicago, for
construction of second track on the
c., N. o. G. T. P. Railway s $40 mil
es between tunnel Is, just south of
New River Tenn, and tunnel 16, just
north of Sunbright, Tenn, the work
to consist Of the construction of a
parallel track on the. present grade.
This will give needed nam track
or a very busy section and will fur
ther expedite the movement Of bust
ness via the Queen and Crescent route
giving the c., N. O. & T. P. total Of
130 miles of double track.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1914-08-18
EXPENSES OF SEPULTURE.
London Starts Agitation Against
; Snowy Funerals.

London. AIg. 1S-Agitation is be-
i.g carried on !ere against expensive
funerals. isabel Basnett thinks Eng
land should copy Switzerland in this
respect.
"Dyirg is simple enough she says,
t'bul the fact of death is hedged ar
ourd with surerstitions and customs.
Peon!e stricken with grief fall victims
to system which is driven by acute
competition to secure as large profit
as possible from the disposal of the
dead.
I; "The greater the grief" she declar.,
;e5, "the larger the. profits" is legend
that might well be written on the bills
.of many undertaking concerns. Coul'
we reduce to figures the manner in
which the living are sacrificed to the
dead we should be shocked and horri,
| fed. Every year s55,OoO,oO0 is SUBJ
|. scribed in pennies to burial societie;
in England.
"Switzerland is the country whict
I; has up to the present time done more
to point the way to the reform of fun
eral undertakings.
"The clear thinking Swiss people re
gard every death as a public burdel
which should be borne to some exten
by the whole community in the inter
ests of the common health and well
being, and not wholly by the relati5e
of the deceased person.
owe find therefore, that certai
| states or cantons give to every citize
a free decent burial, including a sim
! pie coffin, the undertaker's services,
! plain hearse, and carriage for tn
i relations and family.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1914-08-18
RECONSTRUCTION
PLANS IN MEXICO
Constitutionalists Hope to
Bring Order Out of Chaos
in Country.
CURRENCY PROBLEM
Four Distinct Issues Of Bank Notes
in Circulation-Banks of Capital
Will Open Today.

Mexico City, August 1S-The banks
If the capital, which closed Thurs
day, probably were expected to open
today. The question Of a cireulat-
ing medium is causing some uneasl-
ness in business circles. At present
our distinct issues of bank notes are
jeing passed in orl.nary business
transactions.
The public evinces a disposition not
20 accept the bank notes of the issue
If July 25, which are guaranteed by 6
ber cent ten-year gold bonds, of the
notes issued by the Huerta regime
through State banks then located in
territory controlled by the Constitu-
sionalist army.
The paper of the Constitutionalist
,rmy is freely circulated and ac-
cepted.
A commission composed Of repre-
sentatives of the clearing house banks
has asked General Carranza to define
the attitude of his new government as
o the present lega! tender. 1t is be-
lieved provisional ruling will be
made tc;ay, thus permitting a re-
sumption of banking operations.
Wednesday ,as Jeen declared a ma
tional holiday in honor of the entry
into the capital of the main body Of
The Constitutionalist army and Gener-
II Carranza, the new provisional presi-
lent. Elaborate preparations, have
been made for the argTration Of the
new regime.
Already reconstruction plans are un-
der way, and it is expected that
through freight and passenger traffic
will be resumed over the National
Railway lines by the way of Laredo
and Ell Paso within a fortnight.
Memorial services were held yester-
;ay over the graves of former Presi-
lent Madero and former Vice -Presi-
lent. Juarez, who were killed in the re-
volt which placed Victoriano Huerta
in the presidency. The services were
conducted by Constitutionalist Gen.
eral Obregon, members of his staff
and representatives of the Constitu-
;ionalist army. After the eulogy was
pronounced the graves were decorated
with wreaths, and the troops firea a
salute Of twenty one guns.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1914-08-18
TRAIN KILLS FARMER.
Crossing Watchman Says Warming
Went Unheeded.

Haddonfeld, n. J. Aug. 1S-William
3. Carrigan, % years old, of Medford
was killed at , o'clock yesterday morn
ing at the Marlton pike crossing Of
the West Jersey & Seashore Railroad
about two miles from here, by train
for Atlantic. City Carrigan, farmer,
was returning from market with 4
two-horse team, and as usual WIN
such workers, was taking a nap on the
seat. The crossing watchman says he
called several times, but the horses
kept on. The driver of a team be-
longing to Alfred Bates, of this place
stated that he called several times as
both teams neared the crossing, but
Carrigan evidently did not hear. Botf
horses were killed and the wagor
crushed to splinters.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1914-08-18

HOUSEHOLD ALARMED
Fact that Millions of Catholics Are
Aligned on Both Sides in War
Causes Melancholia.

London, Aug. 1S i12.22 p.m.-A
dispatch to the Daily Chronicle from
Milan, Italy says that the Pope is in
state of high fever and that his con-
Eition occasions serious alarm
Rome, Aug. II (9.30 p.m.) via Par
is, Aug. 1S (l1;30) a.m.)-The condi-
ton of the Pope tonight is about the
same. The bronchial affection continue
There is no sign of aggravation, but it
will be difficult for the patient to free
himself of this condition owing to his
mental depression consequent upon the
war.
Rome, August 19.-Pope Plus is
very i'll. He is confined to his bed,
with Doctors Anici and Marchiafava
in constant attendance. He Is suf-
ferne from bronchial catarrh, compli-
catod with a gouty manifestation. In
addition, the news Of the war and the
realization that Millions of Catholics
are ligned on both sides of the I'll
tania struggle have resulted in such
extreme melancholia that hs entire
household is alarmed.
Today the doctors gave the strictest
oricrs that under no circumstances Is
the Pontiff to be permitted to receive
any news of the progress Of the war.
No one is to be permitted to men
ton it n his presence. But whether
this will have the effect hoped for is
uncertain, as the Pontiff has taken
the outbreak Of hostilities so much to
| heart.
The Pope refused to believe that
in this late day of civilization nations
Of the culture and refinement OF
those now engaged could resort 10
the sword to settle their disputes.
When confirmation reached the .Vatl-
can that war actually had begun he
was greatly troubled.
. st PITY" he sadi to his lnti-
mates, "and when l remember that
they are all my people and that now
they are fighting each other 1t breaks
my heart
! So deep was his grief that those
who witnessed it were themselves
overcome. All efforts to distract MS
attention failed Finally he became
50 weak that he was forced to re-
main in bed. Today there was no
Improvement in his condition. He had
, high fever, and this, added to: the
maladies from which he is sullef'ns'
prevented him getting any sleep.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1914-08-18
NEGRO KILLS POLICEMAN.
Wounds Another and Fights Desper'
ateIy Before Arrested.

Chicago, Aug. 1S-Ose policeman
George Trumbull, was killed and an
other wounded yesterday as result
cf the desperate resistance to arrest
Simon Hogan, colored, accused by
another negro of robbery. Hogan was
wounded in the hand and a bullet
went through the helmet Of a third
policeman.
Hogan surrendered after the frame
dwelling in which be had taken refuge
was surrounded by policemen, who
riddled the building with rifle and re
volvcr bullets. -r
q TrumbulI and two other Officer
went TO Hogan's place to lnvestt-
gate the complaint Of robbery. rum
bull entered Hogan's room and was
shot by the occupant. He died IN
hospital. Hogan escaped, but was TO-
Gated few hours later in fraT/'
house.
He opened fire at once on the nan
dozen policemen then present ana re
serves with rifles were sent for. " hei
| Hogan's ammunition gave out he sur
rendered.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1914-08-18
WEST VIRGINIA
CLAIMS CREDITS
Special Master Littlefeld
Reopens Hearing IN
Famous Case.
OFFSET OF S4,S55,312
Allowance Demanded for Bonds
Owned by the State of Virginia at
Beginning of 1861.

Richmond Aug. 1S-A distinguish
ed array of legal talent was asseinDlea
in the courtroom of the Supreme
Court of Appeals Of Virginia yester-
cay when the hearing Of the Virginia
West Virginia debt controversy was
begun. Special Master Charles b.
Littlefield, of the New York bar is
presiding at the hearing, which will
extend through many days, in all PROB
ability.
Many phases of the debt case have
been presented at different hearings.
The present hearing was allowed by
the Supreme Court Of the U. S.
in order that the West Virginia COM
missioners may be given opportunity
10 establish what that State claims is
an offset to the principal Of the org
NAL debt. Without accrued interest
that principal is S7,1S2,5O7.46. West
Virginia is attempting to show an off,
set of S4,S55, 312.1S.
The opening day of hearing was de-
voted largely to filing records bear
ing upon the case. Leading the pro-
ceedings for West Virginia was Judge
j. H. Holt. Accompanying him were
Attorney General w. A. Lilly, Of that
State; Y. 2. Archer and Charles +,
Hogg. With the lawyers were Gov
ernor Henry D. Hatfield and Judge
John w. Mason, chairman of the West
Virginia, Debt Commission. Re3Tc-
senting Virginia were Attorney-Gen-
cral John Garland Pollard, John B.
Moon, Major William A. Anderson and
Randolph Harrison.
Sanford Robinson, of New York and
Major Holmes Conrad Of Winchester,
we're present as representatives of the
bondholders. Dispositions were taken,
which were designed to show the val
&c of stocks and bonds and money in
bank at the. time Virginia seeded
from the Union, in 1861. The hear
itg disclosed that the State owned at
shat time 100000 of the stock of the
Richmond, Fredericksburg and Poto-
mac Railroad, and that since the war
the State has realized on the stock,
which it still owns, approximately
100000. An important point in the
dispute is the date from which the ac-
counts involved are to be computed.
! This and other questions were raised
| several months ago when the case was
before the United States Supreme
! Court. That tribunal then referred
the controversy to Special Master Lit
! tIefeld for an additional report.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1914-08-18
THAW AND DREXEL ENLIST.
American NIillicnaires VIII Serve III
French Infantry.

Philadelphia, Aug. 1S--WorFd mas
reached here Of the enlistment IN tne
French Volunteer Infantry Of William
benjamin Thaw, millionaire, Of Pitts tits
burg, brother of Harry K.Thaw, slay-
o. Of Stanford White. The reports in
dicate that Thaw has been accepted
along with ]. Armstrong Drexe!, OF
the famous Drexel family, ard has
started for the front.
In addition Thaw has donated tlthe
French Government his Curtiss hydro
aeroplane. Thaw has lived in Paris for
several years and under the tute!age
Of French aeronautical experts has
become proficient in flying.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1914-08-18
A REVIVED POLAND.

No more deliberate division of q
nationality was ever perpetrated than
the partition of Poland. Only a mir
acle was thought possible to restore
it's nationality and bring together its
scattered portions of population and
territory. Is the present war to work
this miracle? Such is the indication.
The promise of the Car to the people
who have been shorn of their national
entity for 142 years that they shall
have once more autonomous govern
ment has set the Poles of Russia viii
with joy. 1t is believed this will have
the effect of causing the Siavs in
Galicia and Bohemia and the Holstein
Danes to break away.
The Poles of Prussia have been long
il!-treated, as have the Poles of Rus
sia, and the entire race strain will
be filled with the utmost enthusiasm
to secure again their one-timed ma
tionality, which the descendant of
Catherine of Russia sheared them OF
in connection with Frederick the Great
Of Prussia.
The creation Of this state would
be a great barrier to Pan-Germanlsm
IN the view of experts. The move
m.ent shows the working of the forces
for the revision of the map of Europe
az it has not been altered since the
times of Napoleon.-Baltimore Ameri-
can.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1914-08-18
BOY KILLED BY AUTO.
Struck as He Darts Across Street to
Join Mother

Philadelphia, Aug. 1S-John Fitzsim
mons, 7 years old, was struck and kill
ed yesterday by an automobile at
Twenty-frst and Cherry streets.
The boy, with two others, had been
clinging to the rear of an ice truck,
When little Fitzsimmons jumped off
he saw. his mother on the sidewalk;
Keeping his eyes fastened on her he
ran across the street to the opposite
side, and so failed to. see the automo,
bile which, witnesses said, was moving
at only moderate rate Of speed.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1914-08-18
OPPOSE NEW CEMETERY.

The report that new cemetery Tor.
colored persons is to be opened in AL
exandria county in the vicinity of
Nauck, near the Arlington reservation
has caused considerable indignation
among the white residents of this Sec
ton of the county and several of
them have employed an attorney to
take legal steps to prevent the loea-
tion Of the cemetary at this point.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1914-08-18
BRAZIL SEEKS REDRESS

Rio Janeiro, Aug. 1S-Followlng the
report received here Of an attack oS
cernoon soldiers on Bernardino Cam
me former President of the State OF
Gao Paulo, the Brazilian minister al
par,in, has been instructed to demand
snll explanations from the German ~
o., vornment and the punishment OF
those responsible for the attack.
According to the report, Senior lam
ms was assaulted and robbed wh''c
r,sking his way across the SWISS
frontier.