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Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1914-11-10


Washed Away.
for fuel and other uses to which they
can be put on the farm will greatly in
crease the value of the remaining
stand.
Equally important with the raising
of the crop is its final disposal Every
farmer knows what his wheat is worth
and what Is the best way to sell IL.
Very few have any similar knowledge
regarding their trees. In that fact lies
the real explanation Of the present un-
profitableness OF the wood lot. So
long as the average owner knows less
concerning the value of the timber
than any other crop on his farm, he
cannot hope to sell II at it's true value.
What kinds of products posts. poles,
ties, mine timbers, lumber, etc), are
in greatest demand in the locality?
What species of trees are best adapted
for each? In what sizes should the
material be cut? BY what unit OF
measure tccrd lineal foot, board foot,
piece, ete.) should they be sold? What
price should they bring on the basis
of their value 10 the purchaser?
These are samples Of the questions
that every farmer should be able to
answer to his own satisfaction before
attempting 10 dispose OF his wood lot
products. Even then he may be at
q disadvantage when dealing singly
with a purchaser who is more expe-
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1914-11-10
Hoo Cholera.

Hog cholera is a disease which
seems to be stopped TO degree By
the frosts of winter, although frost
cannot be said to stop case after
it has taken hold of its victim. How
ever, it seems to prevent the rapid
spread of the disease. The result is
that in spring time the affection is,
as a rule, at the lowest ebb, but in
creases rapidly from that time until
fall.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1914-11-10
Files Campaign Expenses.

Madison.-M. NJ Olbrich, in charge
of the Blaine campaign, filed a state
ment with the secretary of state &c
claring $2,293.S5 has already been
spent in the interest of Mr. Blaine, and
that there are outstanding obligations
of s1,S25 Contributions of s2,441.9S
are reported.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1914-11-10
Roots for Feed.

Roots are excellent feed for dairy
the fall and early winter. as they are
palatable, easy to digest and stimulate
the flow Of milk. Less grain is re-
CURED while roots are Deing fed. The
change from roots to more grain
should be made gradually, adding
grain at the rate Of one pound for ten
pounds Of roots withdrawn
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1914-11-10

cine on earth. Let me tell you why ]
think so.
my son has been afflicted with ca
tarrh since he was baby five months
old. so that for years l had to watch
him all night long, and keep his
mouth open so he could breathe. as
he could not breathe through his nose.
"He has always been very delicate.
'Since he commenced taking the
Peruna can go to bed and sleep ala
night"
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1914-11-10
Killed by Stray Bullet.

Superior McAndrews. 9
years old. das shot and instantly killed
by stray bullet while walking in a
thickly populated section of the city.
VIII Christianson, u years old, who
was shooting pigeons nearby. is held.
pending investigation
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1914-11-10
File Bio MORTGAGE.

Madison-A mortgage agaisnt the
properties of the Great Northern Rail-
way company and ruGning to the Guar
anty Trust company of New York, to
secure refunding bonds in the sum of
$421, 492. 500, has been filed in the of
fee of Secretary of State Donald.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1914-11-10

Manitowoc.-Plans are being maze
for the celebration of the seventh an
niversary OF the organization of the
Freiersaengerbund, to take place next
April Ii is one Of the oldest organi-
cations of its kind in the United
States.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1914-11-10
Posse Hunts Hiqhwayman.

West Bend-For the first time in
twenty-five years highway robbery
has been committed here. Edward
Backhaus, a young farmer, was held
up at the point of a gun on a lonely
road and robbed of $25 and watch
valued at $50. A posse is looking for
the robber.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1914-11-10
Meet 70 Revise Ri.naL

Wausau.-The committee appointed
by the Fraternal Reserve association
to revise the ritual and make plans
for side degree met here. Their re-
port will be submitted to the supreme
council in January.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1914-11-10
Train peeapita.es Youth.

Green Bay.-George valent. aged
Il, of Green Bay, was decapirated
when he attempted to jump from
a moving train on the Northwestern
line at Depere. He and two compan-
ions were stealing a ride
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1914-11-10

rierced in such matters and may have
more or less control over the local
market. Cooperation among wood at
owners in the disposal of their timber
is consequently as necessary as in the
disposal of their fruit, vegetables, or
grains, and is frequently the only way
in which they can secure its full value
Above all, the secret of success in
handling the wood lot, lies in the rec
ignition Of the fact that trees are a
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1914-11-10
Killed in Auto Wreck.

Elkhorn.-An automobile containing
six Delavan young men tipped over
while returning home from Delavan
lake. A son of DR.. F. A Rice was in
stantly killed and the other FIVE were
more or less injured
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1914-11-10
His School Report

What did they say to your" asked
little Harry's mother, after his frs:
visit to the new Sunday school.
THE teacher said she was glad to
see me there"
"Yes?"
"And she said she hoped 1 would
come every Sunday"
"And was that all she said?"
mo, she asked me if our family be-
longed to that abomination."
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1914-11-10
Reoraanlze Equity Society.

West Sweden.-The West Sweden
branch of the American Society of
Equity, inactive for years, was reor-
ganized and the following officers
named: President August Ogren; vice
president, William Rudberg; secre-
tary-treasurer, Ernest Larson.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1914-11-10
Plan New Postomee.

Merrill.--Plans for the erection of
the new postoffice are going Forward.
Postmaster Runke, who recently re-
turned from Washington. believes the
contracts will soon be let.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1914-11-10
Thieves Have Social Lime.

wausau.-The saloon of Fred Kruse
was robbed. thieves securing IS in
cash. They also enjoyed a social
time before leaving the place, as the
floor was Uttered with empty bottles
and broken glasses.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1914-11-10
Ducks Are Being peeoxed.

Neenah.-Hunters report that ducks
are being decoyed on Lake winnebago
for the first time this year. The recent
cold weather has done much to i'm
prove hunting.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1914-11-10
Greedy.

What kind of candy do you want,
my little MANI" said the storekeeper
patronizingly.
Gimme somepin' real soft and
sticky, soze sister won't want any of
it."
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1914-11-10
Express Aaen. Twenty-Five Years.

0conomowoc.-M. A. Casey. agent of
the Wells-Fargo company at Oconomo-
wos for twenty-five years, has been
presented by the company with a gold
service badge.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1914-11-10
GAINESVILLE Inventor Dead.

Janesville.-Peter S. Peterson, an
eccentric inventor and manufacturer,
was found dead in the kitchen OF his
home, with the gas turned on Fail
ure to market his products is believed
to have been the cause.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1914-11-10
LARGE Yiela of Potatoes.

wausau.-Emil Rick of the toxin of
Easton. Marathon county. reports a
yield of 2.e75 bushels CT potatoes from
seven and one-hsif acres.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1914-11-10
GOOD COFFEE

If you want good, rich coffee buy
Godfrey's
Gold Buckle Nothing Better
Silver Buckle It's Fine
Broadway IT'S Good
The best for the money. For sale by
all first-class Grocers. K. r. Godfrey
& Sons Co, Milwaukee, Wis.-Adv.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1914-11-10
New School Dedicated.

Wausau.-The new parochiaI school
at Edgar has been dedicated. The Rt.
Rev. James Schwebach of La Crosse
had the ceremonies in charge, assisted
by other members of the clergy.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1914-11-10

wausau-The tax levy for the CON-
ing wear has been fixed By the civ
council The amount is ST? ss9 80
which is Ss41 less than last year.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1914-11-10
Mean SUGGESTION.

"Alinna has such a dazzling smile, >
oh, that's the gold illing in her
teeth"
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1914-11-10
Money for Christmas.

Selling guaranteed wear-proof hosi-
cry to friends e neighbors. Big Xmas
business. Wear-Proof Mills, 1900
Chestnut ST., Philadelphia, Pa.-Adv.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1914-11-10

When a man tires of his own com
pany his case is hopeful.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1914-11-10
Extracting Bullets by Magnet.

The system of extracting German
bullets by electromagnetic is being
tried with success at Lyons, says the
London Times.
An electromagnetic has been installed
in one of the military hospitals. and
has permitted the extraction OF bul.
let imbedded four and half inches
in the flesh of a patient This would
have proved a difficult operation BY
other processes.
Fools often rush In where angels
fear IN uSe their wings
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1914-11-10
Peruna Did Wonders
For My
Boy

20 rs. Nellie
c o u rter, SO
Franklin Ave.
Norwalk, Conn.,,
writes: "Peru-
ma has d on e
w o n d e r 8 for
my boy. l can
not praise 1t
enough.
II think 1t Is
the best meii-
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1914-11-10

Appleton-Marquette university was
no match for Lawrence college on
the Lawrence field here, the latter
winning 81 to 0 in the most listless
game here this season. Until the
fourth quarter, Lawrence by unfor-
tunate fumbles, was unable to cross
the Blue and Colds line but once
Seven times she. lost the ball inside
Marquette's ten-yard line, the latter
putting up star defensive game and
five times she lost it on fumbles. Mar
quette was unable to gain consistently
on Lawrence, being able only four
times during the entire game to make
first down.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1914-11-10
MAROCNS ARE HELD
To SC0RELESS TIE
BADGER FOOTBALL TEAM SUR
PRisEs ENEMY IN
ANNUAL GAME.
MARQUETTE MEETS DEFEAT
Lawrence Completely outcIasses OPP
ponents and Wins by Score of Fl
to 0-BeIoit Triumphs Over
Ripon College IA to 0.

son.--Chicago was given a big
surprise IN the annual game here, by
being held to a scoreless tie. For four
thrilling periods the Maroon and the
Cardinal lines moved up and down the
gridironed turf-the advantage pass
ing from one side to the other with
the rapidity and changing front of re-
peated cavalry charges in on open
plain.
Wisconsin had the better team. The
Badgers upset the dope in the best
possible form, and battled Stages Ma
rooms to a standstill Phe final out
come of the great fray was to 0
score, but the cardinal clad warriors
covered themselves with honor
With the betting 2 to / against
them, and practically every expert
picking them to lose, the Badgers not
only held Chicago to a tied score, but
outplayed the conference champions
IL every department of the game
In generalship, punt;ng, forward
passing, line bucking and gameness,
Juneau's cohorts had the edge.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1914-11-10

The only thing some women lay up
for a rainy day IS silk hosiery
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1914-11-10
Probably.

The new maid is stealing a nap"
Il guess it is the one she took or
the parior carpet"
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1914-11-10

YOUR OWN DRUGGIST WILL TELL YOU
Try Murine Eye Remedy Tor Red, weai, Watery
Just dye Comfort. Write for Book of the Eye
by mall Free. Murine Eye Remedy Co. Chicago.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1914-11-10

The fallen rotten apples harbor in
sects. Pick them ali up
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1914-11-10

Talk is cheap, yet some people have
a mania for trying to monopolze It,
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1914-11-10

Anomalous Position.
so your friend, the actor, is doing
straight work
Yes, in a crook drama"
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1914-11-10
Naturally,

What does her husband do when
she asks him to foot her bills?"
Kicks about it,"
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1914-11-10

Cattle Browsing on Young Oak and
Hickory Stumps From the Wood Lot
of the Year Before-If Cattle Were
Kept Out, These Sprouts Cculd Get
Start ano Stand Could Be Quickly
Renewed.
distinctive farm crop. When this is
once thoroughly understood and the
same attention is paid to their produc-
ton and marketing as TO other crops,
the wood lot may confidently be ex-
pected to become one of the most
profitable portions of the farm.
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1914-01-20
killed WIFE TO
MARRY DAUGHTER
CONFESSED TO CRIME AFTER
srir-DAUGlTTIR TOLD PROSE
CuTOR MIR ~TORN.
APPEARED like ACCIDENT
Wanted Ills Older WIFE out OF Way
80 Tie Could Marry lii, I5-' T.
Old step Daughter .

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Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1914-01-20

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Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1914-01-20
.BEARDSLEY AGAIN
EVADES A CAPTURE
TWO ATTEMPTS TO CAPTURE
OUTLAW ARE FAILURES.
VIII Surrender ON Wednesday
Latest Promise of Barricadcd
outlaw,

MAYNILLE, Jan. 10 Sheriff An
derson failed today In two attempts
to break the seven days siege Of the
Beardsley farm at SGmmerdale and to
arrest Edward Beardsley In the first
he used two ont of town detectives,
posing as photographers to get close
enough TO Beardslcy TO grapplo with
hlm. Beardsloy posed for a picture
at the window but never rclinquished
his rifle and the detectives could not
carry out their plan,
Late this afternoon Fred Beardsley
a cousin OF the besiegcd farmer, AXel
Olsen, friend, and Luther $. Lukn,
county clerk visited the outlay. The
sheriff thought Beardsley might sur
render to Lullin. Beardsley received
them at the window and talked freely
but did not surrender
81 will surrender on "Wednesday
when the mother-in-lHw takes the
kids" he said. Then / am going to
Jail with attorney Pickford. If there's
any monkey business from the sher-
iff and his gang then there's going to
be trouble I'm going to march to the
jail without their help"
Beardsey said the woman in the
house Mrs Edna Pier, who was
wounded by the accidental discharge
Of " revolver last night, wass all right
The fact that Beardsley seems to
be preparing to make legal defense
has satisfied Sheriff Anderson that
the man is sincere in his promise to
give himself up Wednesday. lie will
not, however, let an opportunity go by
to capture him.
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1914-01-20
MEDIATOR Quickly
Settled A STRIKE
DELAWARE a HUDSON STRIKE
STARTED AND ENDED IN
ONE DAY.
Two Men Discharged n Year Ago Re
stored to Pay Roll by the Rail
road Company.

ALBANY, n. Y, Jan 19.-The
strike on the Delaware q hudson
railway was settled tonight Com
pany officials met the unions de-
mands that they restore two discharg-
cd employees engineer James A. Lynch
and Conductor f. A. Slade TO their
former positions. All strikers will re-
turn to duty Immediately
g. w. Hanger a member OF the
federal board Of mediation brought
about the agreement.
A settlement was reached only ar
ter Mr. Hanger had suggested TO com
plny officials that they yield to the
demands of the men. Arbitration, he
declared was impossible
Normal conditions would be res
tored In a few hours, union officials
promised
As soon as clifford S Sims, vice
president and GENERAL manager Of the
railway, and union officials had sign
cd the agreement orders We're sent
ont for men e. report for work a9
cnic!ly as possible Many crews that
had been tia2 ur at terminal points
were notified by telegraph to resume
their runs.
SIade aud Inuch were discharged
more than year ago ON the grounds
of ncgligcncr wji"n "a car on their
train jumped the track and bumuer
along the ties for three and half
miles The union officials said the
accident was urayuidable.
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1914-01-20
WOULD LET FOREIGNERS BID
Daniels Wants Competition in Bat
tlrship Building az Any
Cost.

WASHINGTON. Jan. l9.-Secre.
tary Daniels announced today that he
favored the bidding for American
warships contracts TO foreign ship
builders in order 10 force greater COM
petition among private plants In tho
United States. only through real and
keen competition. the secretary holds.
can the government expect 70 get rea-
sonaDly low prices.
Mr. Daniels continues TO work for
his sovernement armor plant propo-
sal He said today that 1T would pay
the United states TO build an armor
PLANT. even n its dors were kept lock-
cd." because real competition between
private manufacturers could be OBJ
tanned only when the government was
in position to make It's own urmor
plate
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1914-01-20
CHAUFfERS HIRED CUHNEH
Bring Victims In On n shutter" Was
Instructions To One
Striker,

NEW YORK. Jan. l9.--Further tes-
timony that violence had been advo-
Gated Ivy leaders OF the Mai Wagon
Chauffeurs' Union during the strike
of its members last summer was
brought out today at the resumption
Of the trial Of fifteen chauffeurs
charged with having obstructed the
L. 5. mail.
VIM. +. Gilman. a chauffeur testi-
fled that David Hockherg. one OF the
defendants, had advised him to use
any means in the furtherance Of the
chauffeurs' cause II he could get
away with IT," Gilman. who was not
a member of the union at the time of
the strike. also claimed that Wm. A.
Eusillis, another Of the accused chauf-
feurs, had told him that $500 Of the
unions funds had been used 10 hire
gunner.
Frank owen testified that he had
been instructed TO help end the strike
and if necessary - "bring victims In
On q shutter"
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1914-01-20


trlct of the Indian Territory but was
not re-appointed In 1901.
He was also a former United States
congressman, having served from Illi-
nois from 1879 to 1889. He was 66
years old and born in Mount Vernon.
Ills.
While in congress Judge Thomas
was chairman Of tho committee on
constitution, a subcommittee OF the
committee on naval affairs. He is a
past grand master Of the Masonic
lodge in Illinois
Judge Thomas was at the prison to-
day on business. He happened to be
in the corridor when the prisoners
made their rush and they shot him
dead
lie leaves two children, a married
daughter and John r. Thomas Jr., a
captain of the First United States In
fantry stationed at Honolulu.
(By Associated Press)
McALFSTER, Okla, Jan. 19.--
Seven men were shot to death and
three persons We're wounded today
when three convicts attempted to es
cape from the state penitentiary and
we're slain by guards one Of the men
murdered by the convicts in their
mad dash for liberty was John II.
Thomas of Muskogee, formerly y. s.
district Judge and once congressman
from Illinois.
Despite the commotion caused by
the three men in trying to shoot down
every one who came in their way, no
general attempt was made by other
convicts to toin in the delivery. The
mutiucers were encouraged by their
less desperate fellows who cheered
the onslaught Of the armed prisoners.
SO rapidly did the three cunvicts
shot down those in their path that
they reached the prison gate before the
guards could return their fire. The
shot and wounded and sheltered them
the turnkey, John Martin, whom they
ned wounded and sheltered them
selves through the prison yard by
holding Mary Foster, a telephone op-
orator, I'm front OF them until the only
shot fired by guards hit the girl In
the leg.
Outside the gate the men seized
the horse and buggy Of Warden Dick
and dashed away. only to he shot to
death by pursuing CARDS. One Of the
convicts fought to the last. their stol-
en- horse dashed TO a gallop by the
other two. They fired their last cart
tidge at the oncoming guards. who
poured in a deadly fire from horse
back.
Even after three escaped men were
living dead in the bottom OF the car
eoning buggy. the frightened horse
dashed onward until felled BY bull
LET from the pursuers. How the men
obtained the weapons and planned
the escape has not been discovered
but g rigid inquiry will be begun
soon
The dead:
John r. Thomas. Muskogee. form
crlv United States district Judge
". IT. Drover superintendent eBr-
tillon department.
Patrick Oal;es. assistant deputy
warden.
y. c Godfrey. ru1rd.
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