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The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1915-02-04
Extra Snooze Costs Home.

Merrill.--A few minutes extra
sleep cost Herman Buergner and fla
mily. who live near Heller, their
home and contents. A member Of
the family arose early to build the
fires and then went back to bed until
the house became warm. Before they
could realize it, the home was in
flames from an overheated stove, and
the family had difficulty getting out
of the house safely.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1915-02-04
Bank Gets Indian Fund.

Baraboo. First National
bank of this city has been designated
by the secretary OF the interior as the
depository for the $4,000 OF the
Winnebago Indian trust fund. This
fund is set aside for the Indians, and
payments will be made to them for
their support in small amounts the
first of each month, AS many of the
old Indians are unable to write, they
will, by way of identification, be re-
CURED to sign checks by thumb
marks
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1915-02-04

81 understand that your nearest
neighbor Lizardville, adopted prohibi-
ton" Yes" replied Three-Finger
Sam. "us leading citizens of Crimson
Gulch saw to that There amt enough
saloon business fo- two towns in this
locality. Crimson Gulch bein' the
natural center of commerce, me an
piute Pete an few others went over
an reformed Lizardville. Washing
ton Star.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1915-02-04

lev, Hanson, Kellogg, Stevens and
Tomkins were named as the commit
tee on conservation, with Senator Ack-
ley acting as chairman. Senators Ben
nett, Bicher, Cunningham, Everett
and Staudenmayer were named to
serve on the committee on highways.
"Short Routes" to Rule.
A bill has been introduced in the
assembly to save the people of the state
much money, now paid to railway
companies for transportation. The bill
provides that fares shall be based up
on the short routes" to a given point.
Propose Constitutional Convention.
The question OF calling a constitu-
tional convention to be held in No
vember, 1916 was submitted to the
assembly in the form of a joint reso-
luton from Assemblyman McGowan
of Adams county.
Assemblyman Waldron introduced
bill for free textbooks in all public
schools
Assemblyman Budlong, a bill pro-
viding for the exemption of $1,000 of
property held by Mexican and Civil
war veterans.
Assemblyman Bradley, a bill to re-
peal the appropriation made two years
ago for a physical education building
at the La Crosse normal school.
Assemblyman MCGOWAN, measure
to abolish the office of oil inspector
and place the duties under the dairy
and food department.; bill to repeal
the law passed two years ago, increas-
ing the jurisdiction of the county
court of Adams county, and another
repeating the law which increases the
qualifications of country school teach
ers.
A Joint resolution was presented by
Assemblyman Kent, Milwaukee, for
the establishment of a state printing
plant and Assemblyman Franzen Of
fered a measurement empowering the
secretary of state to audit the claims
of the Athens Advancement and AgrI-
cultural association and the claim of
the GAINESVILLE Park association for
state aid
Assemblyman Tews presented a bill
to repeal the law providing for non
partisan elections in all cities.
Ask Mail Order Curb.
Members of the legislature have
received letters from the Baraboo
Commercial club pleading for a bill
against placing tax on firms engag
ed in interstate mail order business.
Legislators are also hearing from
asking them to give
their support to a bill before con-
gress that would place a tax of l per
cent on cash sales Of mail order
houses. The bill would give revenue
to states in proportion to cash sales
N appb etpta
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1915-02-04
Women Burglars at Green Bay.

Green Bay.-A gang Of three rob-
bers. two of them women who act as
lookouts, which has secured many hun
dred dollars worth Of jewelry and
large sums Of money in the last three
weeks, has the police of this city at
its mercy, They have been seen on
various occasions. but managed to es.
cane
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1915-02-04
John konkel Acquitted.

Milwaukee. John Konkel was
found not guilty OF the murder OF
Mrs. Frances Kress by a jury in
Judge Eschweiler's court. Mrs. Kress
was shot in her home, S97 Grove
street, late on Easter Sunday after
noon, April IL. John Konkel, who
had been very friendly with her.
called neighbors and physician and
told them that she had shot herself.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1915-02-04
Snow HELMS [ ouoino

Stanley Business here has re.
ceiyed q fresh impetus in the opening
OF the Northwestern mill, idle two
months The recent snowfall and
freeze has prccipiiated logging opera
lions and given employment to many
idle men
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1915-02-04
Wife Finds Husbands Rodv

La Crosse. Alarmed AT the alb
sence Of her husband Mrs Ben Chris
tcnson began a search around the
premises for him, She found his
body hanging from q rafter in the
barn.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1915-02-04
Officers Are Elected.

Shell Lake-Oflcers have been
elected by the Shell Lake Commercial
club as follows: President, M. H. Al
bee; vice president, A. A. LAVAL; sec
rotary. D. J. Neumann; treasurer c. A.
Shaver.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1915-02-04
Veterans Home Surgeon Dies.

Milwaukee.-Dr. Aaron Ivans Com
fort, surgeon in the National Soldiers
Home here. died at the home of hypo-
static pneumonia following a fracture
of his right hip from a fall sustained
two days before. He was 8S years of
age and veteran Of the civil war.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1915-02-04

Rio.-Business men are busy max.
ing preparations for the farmers in.
stituto and midwlnter fair to be held
at Rio on Feb. Is and liberal prizes
will be given for the best showing of
farm products
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1915-02-04
Will Build Railroad Line.

Wautoma.- A steam railway line
eight and one-half miles in length
will be constructed between Poysippi
and Red Granite by the Waushara
County railroad company, which has
Just been incorporated with a capital
stock OF $4,000
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1915-02-04
Eaales TO Build Clubhouse.

Wausau.--At a meeting of the Ea-
giles II was decided to erect a club
house, the board of trustees being au-
thorized to purchase a site for the i'm
mediate erection of building.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1915-02-04
Governor Names Davidson.
Street Opened to Road.

Lancaster An election, held to de
eide whether the Chicago Short Line
railroad should have the use Of the
streets Tor necessary tracks, resulted
in vote Of 354 for and IO2 against
the proposition
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1915-02-04

Galloway While working In the
woods near Galloway. Ferdinand Hof.
ferle was instantly killed by falling
tree His skull was crushed and other
parts Of his body manRled.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1915-02-04

Washington Wisconsin postmas-
tiers were appointed as follows: Will
lam A. Desmidt at Cosgroye; j F
Franklin at Eland, Christ Frey. at
JNchdeld, and II V. schwalbach At
South Germantown
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1915-02-04

Necedah Burton Christensen, a
farmer 50 years of age, living near
ShenninGton, hung himself IN bis barn.
JIe is survived by bis wife and sew
eral grown UP step-chlldren
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1915-02-04
$40. 600 Rlaxa at Oahknsh

Oshkosh Fire which started in the
Witzel and Rossmeissel shoe store, de.
stroyed the stock and nearly Quilted
the building. The loss will come close
to 10000.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1915-02-04
Women to Fit Up Rest Rooms.

GAINESVILLE --Janesvlle clubwomen
are canvassing merchants for dona-
tons to a fund for the refurnishing
and decorating of suitable restrooms
at the two hitch barns in the city.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1915-02-04

Superior Mrs Alice Johnson. 81
years old, mother of II. A. johnson,
former member Of the Wisconsin grain
and warehouse board died at her home
near Durand, III.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1915-02-04

Necnah.-r The engineering depart.
ment Of the railroad commission Is ap-
prais!ug property Of the Wisconsin
Light Heat aud Power company to be
purchased by Menasha.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1915-02-04
When clnnn Meets Glaze

Stanley lin KolskI was sentenced
- aiN months IN jail for throwing a
beer bottle through the valuable plate
glass window Of a saloon.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1915-02-04
Nav Tbrater for Rhinelander.

Rhlnelander. have been
drawn for the erection in this city
or new thcater, to have a seating
capacity Of nearly 1000 people.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1915-02-04
Joins Enulish NAVY,

Neennh. --John Gould, former Me.
nasha resident, has joined the English
navy Mr. Gould was employed here
many years by the Menasha Wooden.
ware company as river foreman.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1915-02-04

Woman is perpetual paradox, q
riddle without an answer. she 10
mans greatest and earliest blessing,
vet the cause of nost OF his misery.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1915-02-04
Small Facts About Horses

Gray horses are the longest lived
and cream colored ones the most af-
fected by temperature changes.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1915-02-04
Suitable.

81 feel like I would like to have my
brains given a good cleaning out"
Then why not try some Of these
vacuum systems?"
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1915-02-04
Drifts Fifteen Feet High,

Sheboygan.-After raging for over
thirty hours, the terrific storm Of snow
and sleet subsidized. Sheboygan has
had but one telegraph line and no
telephone communication with the out
side world in twenty hours. Snow fif-
teen inches on the level is drifted in
many places from ten to fifteen feet
hiph
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1915-02-04
WISCONSIN HARD
HIT BY BLIZZARD
TRAFFIC AND WIRE COMMUNE
CATION TIED UP ALL OVER
STATE.
WORST STORM IN 20 YEARS
DeIuge Of Sleet, Rain and Snow Snaps
off Telegraph Poles and Buries
Railroad and Interur-
ban Tracks.

Milwaukee.--Practic the entire
February l by deluge of snow, sleet
and rain, which tore down telegraph
and telephone wires snapped off tele-
graph poles and buried railroad and
electric line tracks.
The storm, which was the worst
from a monetary viewpoint to visit this
section in twenty years, completely
demoraized train and electric car SER
vice and entirely shut off Milwaukee
from outside communications, except
for an underground telephone cable to
Chicago.
The storm, according to II. o. Sey-
mour, general manager OF the Wis
consin Telephone company, was the
worst experienced in many years and
will cost between $4,000 and sl25,000
around Milwaukee for repairs.
Eight inches of snow fell from morn
ing until 7 O'Clock Monday night, ac-
cordng to the weather bureau. Street
cars were running on only few lines
and many people living in outlying dis
tricts were compelled to spend the
night in downtown hotels.
Work was given to hundreds of the
city's unemployed in cleaning the
snow from streets and sidewalks.
Green Bay in Storms Grip.
Green Bay.-The storm has isolated
this city in degree from other points
in the state and wire service is Grip
pied. Railroad trains from the south
are hours behind schedule in some
cases and local and interurban cars
are operating under difficulties, The
worst damage to telephone service
was done near Fond du Lac and Camp
bellsport, where scores of poles are
down
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1915-02-04
Blizzard Sweeps Oshkosh.

Oshkosh.-An old fashioned blizzard
swept this city for twenty-four hours.
All interurban cars are blocked be-
tween Oshkosh and Neenah and
Omro, The telephone and street car
systems were severely hit. Steam
road trains are four to five hours late.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1915-02-04
Detail Study Planned.
Tax Bill Is Signed.

The bill introduced by Assemblyman
X. J. Nye of Superior extending time
for paying taxes to March / without
penalty, in cities Of the second, third
and fourth class, was signed by Gov.
Philip, having previously passed both
houses Of the Legislatures
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1915-03-16
KAISER BANISHES son
Crown Prince Removed frOm iEns
Command and Confined in Lonely.
Castle

Paris, March 16--The mystery OF
the whereabouts Of the German
crown prince was penetrated last
night when the news received from
.Alace that the Kaiser had narished
his eldest son to a remote castle in
Germany.
Several disputes occurred between
the Kaiser and his son soon after the
outbreak Of the war Thes" finally
eliminated in a violent quarrel. AS
the result of Il proclamation issued
to his troops at Christmas sinlc the
Kaiser summoned him to fotsdaIn
where they again quarrelled violent
". the Kaiser accusing his soH OF he-
ing meddlesome.
The Empcror's fury is said 90 nave
been terrible and as ii climax OF his
wrathy TRADE he almost struc*. Ills
willful heir. Then. suddenly he grew
deadly calm. and, divesting himself
of his role of father, and acting rs
commander in chief Of the army, he
stripped the crown prince or his
rank in the Prusnn army and Danish
ed him to solitude, where his voice
cannot be heard.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1915-03-16
KILLED BY A FALL.
Little Girl Loses Her Life While Al
tempting TO Close Shutter.

Washington. March lG.--Tragedy
hnne its pail over the home Of Mr..
and Mrs P. J. Mcdonald, Of 1905
East Capitol street. early today when
their scvcn-year-oid daughter: Fran
ccs. while attempting to close q
window on the second floor Of the
house lost her balance and was fatal
" injured by fall TO the yard about
ten feet below. The child died a.
Casualty Hospital two hours later as
the resu, Of her injuries.
Complaining Of the chilliEess OF
her bed room, the child arose Ind
climbed to the window sill to lower
the window. Her strength was taxed
in the attempt. Her hands slipped
from the window and she lost her
balance and plunged headiong 70 tie
ground
Picked up in an unconscious comdi-
ton by her mother, the child was
borne into the house and the Cas-
ualty Hospital ambulance was sum
moned. At the hospital it was found
that the little victim WAS suffering
from A fracture Of the base of the
skull.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1915-03-16
WAITING FOB GERMAN SHIP
Warships off Virginia Capes Hoping
for Chance at Prinz Eitel Fried
rich.

! Newport News. Va, March 10
! French as well as British. warsh!ps
are cruising outside Virginia Canes
waiting to attack the German CON-
merce destroyer Prinz Eitel Fried
rich if she attempts to make for the
hirh seas again. There are said to
he two British and two French men
cf war. and they have come to stay
until the Eitel reappears or interns
for the war.
An officer Of English freighter An
glo-Patagonian, which arrived here
Sunday told of the watching cruisers
and from him it became known for
the first time that the movements of
the Eitel were known to the allies
warcraft for several days before she
reached Hampton Roads.
According TO the officers story, the
Anglo -Patagonian was warned last
Sunday by a British cruiser that the
German ship was about. and told to
slow up. During the next three days
he said, his ship made less than 300
knots. Then, on Wednesday. came
this relieving message through the
air from the British warsh'ps: THE
Eitel Friedrich has passed into the
Virginia Capcs, and will never come
nuI alive.
It is understood the allies squad
ron made every effort to head off the
German, but could not come up with
him or reach the Capes first.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1915-03-16
Fire in Lumber Plant.

Norfolk, Va. March l6.--A MANI
moth lumber shed, the machinery
building and about 100000 feet OF
lumber were destroyed by fire Sun
day morning at the plant Of the At
lantic Coast Lumber Corporation at
Money Point. three miles outside Of
the city limits.
The loss is estimated at 100000.
The fire stared in the machinery
building and spread 10 the lumber
shed. Flying embers set fire 10 a
big pile of lumber in the yard. The
roof Of the planning mill was burned,
but the building ard it's contents
were not damaged.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1915-03-16
VILLA NOW HEADS
$4,000 VETERANS
Mexican General Drawing
Near Tampico and
Battle Imminent
WILL ATTACK PLACE
Z. s. Has Made Arrangements to
Protect Americans Awaits Word
Concerning McManus Murder.

Washington, March 16-Generai
Villa, at the head Of an army of 25.-
600 veterans, is drawing near Tam
nico. according to advices received
here today, and preparations are be-
ing made for decisive battle.
Villa has commandered all availa-
Bile rolling stock for transportation
of his troops. State Department o!ll-
cials believe the northern chieIsaln
will leave nothing undone to capture
the city.
On the other hand, vigorous re-
sistance is expected from the Car
ranZistas.
The State Department Is in con
slant touch with Tampico, and has
made arrangements To protect
American interests there.
The Department still is awaiting
word as to what action is being taken
TO punish the murderers Of John r.
McManus.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1915-03-16
TO COUNT EVERY CHILD.
Census Ordered State Board In
cludes all Between Seven And
Twenty

Richmond, March l6.--Pren"ra-
tions are being completed for the
State Board Of Public School census
to be begun next month. District
schoo! clerks and their deputies %'lil
count all the children in Virginia be-
tween the ages Of seven years *nd
twenty. They will report the total
number Of boys and girls, botn white
and colored
This census is taken every five
years. Upon it the new educational
apportionments will he made. In
addition to reporting the number ~
children in their respective district
the census takers will make report
upon illiteracy and upon the number
Of deaf and blind children.
The total enrolment in the puJlic
schools in Virginia last season was
442,72l. This year it is'fstimatei at
about 100000.
In 1905 there were ir Virp;nia
580,6lS children between the ages Of
seven and twenty years. Of that
number 1.772 regularly attended
the public schools.
In 1910 the census showed SIC, ,l6S
children in the State Of school age.
of which 402,109 were enrolled in
the public schools.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1915-03-16
law TAKE IT'S COURSE.
Kansas City Father niscards Son
Snuandered 500 00G.

Kansas CiJ.E, Mo. Marcn ID !
Young man who has had too much
Inoney came TO the end ii lis rope
Yesterday. He had been gay. MS
father Was wealthy and lndulgenf
His mother fancies still that he was
the finest bcy in the world.
His homa was in Bartletsviile, on
lahoma. where he was known a. a
demon in his own town. He used
TO come to Kansas City and pass bad
checks, on the proceeds Of which he
got in all sorts Of trouble.
His name is Claud L. Graybill. His
father is NJ. Z. Grayhill, an OF! land
operator, head Of contracting firm,
owner Of oil wells and various other
valuable; property C!aud is 2s
years old and has wife. but Separa-
ted from her.
j:Thren weeks ago he came hero and
ca.Shed four drafts on his father. The
father contrary to his usual custom,
refused TO make good. The boy had
squandereG 100000, it is said. and
the father said il was time to stop.
In 4 letter to Judge Latshaw. the
father said the boy was always ii
trouble, and his countless scrapes
were getting monotonouS. He ask
ed the court to let the law takes its
course.
The. young man said yesterday he
couldn't understand wh at was the
matter with his father. He had al
ways make good on bad checks and
drafts before.
Pale. tall, the prisoner stood before
Judge Latshaw wondering what was
the matter with his father.
He pleaded guilty and was senten-
ced TO two years in the penitentiarv
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1915-03-16
NOT AFTER PRESIDENCY
Ex-senator Root Says He Will Not
Run Under Any Conditions

Albany: n. Y March l6--undcr
no circumstances will former United
States Senator Elihu Root be a
candidate for President in 1916. He
made this statement here Eester-
day.
".All talk of my being candidate
is absolute nonsense" he declared.
Such a thing is impossible" J."
Mr.. Roots visit to Albany was
made. he said, for the purpose Of
acouainting himself with his duties
as "a delegate to the Constitutional
Convention, which will begin Apri!
s. While here he conferred with
Republican leaders of the. l'egisla-
ture. -
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1915-03-16

planning FOR A SMASH
Persistent Attacks of Russian Caval-
ry Holding Teutons at Safe Dis
tance From PrZasnysz.

Petrograd, March l6-A deter
mined attempt to denlolish the strong
Polish fortress of Ossowetz has beer
begun by the Germans. according tt
dispatches from the battle front to.
day.
The Germans apparently plan Il ter
rife smash there 10 be simuitane.
ous with the expected assault upon
Przasnysz.
"The enemy is bringing his bat
teries closer to the forts OF OssoHetz
today's war office statement admits.
"The fighting at this point contin-
ucs to our advantage.
This is the first time since the
German movement against Ossowctz
begun that the Russian general staff
has admitted German forward
movement in front Of the forts.
North and Northwest of Przasnysc
large German forces have entrench-
ed several miles from the town.
Their heavy guns are bombarding the
Russian positions on the outskirts
hut persistent attacks by the RUS
sian cavalry arc holding the enemy
1t safe distance from Przasnysz it
self.
The war office insist that despite
the most savage attacks by the Aus
trians attempting to relieve Przemysl
they have gained no ground for seve.
ra! weeks in the fighting north Of the
Uszok pass. Replying to the fresh
onslaughts by the Austrians, Rus
sian artillerymen are now heavily
PrzemySl.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1915-03-16
SEND DRESDEN TO BOTTOM.
German Cruiser Encountered British
Ships of Juan Fernandez

London, t...arch IG--The British
admiralty announced that the Ger
man cruiser Dresden had been SINK
The admiralty issued the following
statement:
''On the 14th Of March, at 3 Il. IN.
X. NJ. :. Glasgow, Capt. john Luce
L. y. II. NJ. auxiliary csnise,
Drama. Capt. John r. Segrave, X.
n. and H. NJ. S. Kart, Capt. John
l.. Allen. c. +. Il. n. cau1!>r tire
Dresden near Juan Fernandez Is
lands.
An action cnsued ari Ate" five
minutes fighting the Dresden hauied
down har colors and displayed ihe
white flag. She was much iiamaged
and set on fire. and after She had
been burning for some time her rag
azine exploded and she sar":.
.The crew were saved, fifteen bad
Iv wounded. Germans are Heing
landed 1T Valparaiso.
"Thcre were no British casualties
Ard no damage to the ships.
The Dresden was i member oi The
German squadron which was defeat
cd bv the British squadron OF the
Falkland Islands in Decembcr, ;hs
WAS the only one Of lhe five *frrHan
warships to escare.