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Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1916-01-18
1915 STATE CHEESE
OUTPUT s6,H2,240
ESTI MATED THAT 41,438, 800
POUNDS OF PRODUCT WAS
MANUFACTURED.
SALES SHOW FALLING OFF
Dairy Boards Handle 571,474 Pounds
Less Than in 1914-Averaqe
Price for the Year Was
1434 Cents per Pound.

eboygan.-Although the average
price for American cheese on the Wis
consin dairy boards reached II cents
per pound in December, the average
for the year was 14% cents per pound.
There was a falling off of ST., 474
pounds sold over the dairy board as
compared to 1914. the closing of the
Seymour and Mineral Point boards for
the year and that OF the Muscoda
board in August being the principal
reason, although there was a falling
off of nearly 100000 pounds on the
Plymouth board due to the Sheboygan
County Cheese Federation handling
the product for many of the factories
? in this county.
But at that the two boards in She
boygan county, at Sheboygan and Ply
mouth handled practically three
fourths of the cheese sold over the
boards in the state in 1915, or total
of 6,O2S, 500 pounds.
The reports Of the five dairy boards
in Wisconsin for 1915 show that 49,
Ais boxes totaling S.2S7,794 pounds
were sold for $1.222,44S.14.
1t is variously estimated that the
sales on the boards represents only
from Is to 20 per cent of the total
cheese manufactured in the state
Granting that it represents 20
per cent of the total, it would
show that 41,43S,92 pounds of Amer
lean cheese was manufactured in Wis
consin last year for which the farmers
and factory men received $6,112,240.70
The average price for each month in
1915 follows: January, 14A cents;
February, 1914; March, 14as; April
14%; May, IL Is June, 141a; July, IA;
August, Is Is; September, 1874: Octo
Der, 14A; November, 15&; December
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1916-01-18
Detects Approach of Storms.

A revival of the long abandoned fl
ings coherer used so extensively in
the pioneer days of radio communica-
ton is presented in the novel form OF
an electric storm detector used at the
Waterside station of the New York
Edison company. Briefly, the equip
ment comprises a filings coherer, a
sensitive relay, a decoherer for restor-
ing the filings to their normal, loose
state, and an alarm bell. Long before
a thunderstorm is within hearing dis
tence the sensitive coherer operates
the alarm bell and gives warning to
the power station attendants of the
increase in load that is to follow. 1t
is said that during some storms when
it becomes quite dark the load is in
creased over $4,000 kilowatts in the
course of five minutes time. 1t is OBJ
viously necessary for the attendants to
have ample warning so as to be pre-
pared. to take care of the sudden load
that is thrown on the generators
Scientific American.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1916-01-18

who has absorbed the sound of Bow
bells with his mothers milk. A drag
gled muslin cap on his head and
dirty gunnysack about his slim hips
proclaimed him cook of the decidedly
dirty ships galley in which | found
myself
An low yer feelin' now, sir?" he
asked, with the subservient smirk
which comes only of generations of
tip-seeking ancestors.
For reply l twisted weakly into a
sitting posture, and was helped by
Yonson to my feet. The cook grinned
and thrust into my hand a steaming
mug with an ERE. this1l do yer
good" 1t was nauseous mess-ship's
coffee-but the heat of it was revivi-
flying. Between gulps of the molten
stuff I glanced down at my raw and
bleeding chest and turned to the Scan.
dinayian.
Thank you, Mr.. Yonson," | said;
but don't you think your measures
were rather heroic?"
my name is Johnson, not Yonson,"
he said, in very good, though slow
English, with no more than a shade of
accent to it.
There was mild protest in his pale
blue eyes, and withal a frankness and
manliness that quite won me to him.
Thank you, Mr.. Johnson" l cor.
rected, and reached out my hand for
his.
He hesitated, awkward and bashful,
shifted his weight from one leg to
the other, then blunderingly gripped
my hand in hearty shake.
Have you any dry clothes may
put on?" asked the cook.
Eyes. SIR" he answered, with cheer.
full alacrity. "I'll run down an tyke
look over my kit, If you've no objec-
lions, sir, to wearin' my togs"
"And where am r." l asked Johnson
whom l took to be one of the sailors
What vessel Is this, and where is she
bound?"
"Off the Farallones, heading about
sou'west," he answered, slowly and
methodically, as though cropping for
his best English, and rigidly observing
the order Of my queries. THE schoon.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1916-01-18
Not Sincere.

Here's book entitled How to Be
Happy Without Money"
81 presume the writer processes to
scorn money"
YES"
Does he give away his book?"
mo. The price is one dollar"
"Umph! l thought so! At least 100
per cent profit"
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1916-01-18
Renort to Be Ready Jan. 10.

Madison.-Athletic difficulties of the
Wisconsin university will be settled
at the next meeting of the board of
regents to be held Jan. 10. The report
of the committee appointed to investi-
gate the athletic situation will be pre-
scented and read and action will be
taken upon its recommendations. A
change in the athletic dictatorship
which is now occupied by George w.
Ehler, is expected. The new football
coach will also be appointed at the
meeting.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1916-01-18
Want Better Car Service.

La Crosse.-Practically an entire
new street car equipment is demanded
by the city of La Crosse in a petition
for improvement of service filed with
the state railroad commission. Modern
improvements in the shape of air
brakes, heating systems, and Ray-as-
you-enter cars, together with an aug
mented number of cars and faster ser
vice is demanded by the city.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1916-01-18

A wax model, more than foot long,
of the insect that transmits typhus fe-
yer is one of the curious features in
the study of this disease by the health
authorities of the United States gov
eminent. The model is about one mil.
lion times the size of the insect in life,
More than year was spent in making
it, at a cost of about $1,000. Typhus
fever is now ravaging the armies Of
Europe.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1916-01-18
Ridht About IL.

Or. Frank Gunsaulus declares that
Americans think in blobs. and"
He is right about it," interrupted
the Old Codger. The man who differs
with me as to how to stop the war.
who attempts to Offset my theories on
politics, religion and the weather. who
hasn't any more sense than TO call
a wet moon a dry one. who tails 20
share ny apprehension or the awful
abyss toward which this country is
drifting: in short. anybody who don't
agree with me merely thinks in bloos.
and the blobs are very far apart Doc
What -nis-name is correct! "-kansss
City Star,
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1916-01-18
Good Road Conference Planned.

Oshkosh.-The program has been
completed for Winnebago county far
mers' lake shore and good roads con-
ference to be held in Oshkosh Jan. 20
and 26. The affair is under the aus
pices of the Oshkosh banks. There
will be prizes for the exhibits, and adj
dresses will be made by experts from
the University of Wisconsin.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1916-01-18

weight less adapted to work. but are
for slaughter. There are oxen OF tne
Chianina breed weighing from $500
to $500 pounds each.
II is the opinion of breeders and
sairvmen in this district that none OF
the above breeds of cattle have been
exnorted 10 North America There are
many breeders in Italy of the several
classes of white cattle. but there are
none who raise them especially Tor
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1916-01-18
ALLEN BAKER PASSES AWAY
Manufacturer and Former Assembly
man Dies at Evansville following
Attack of Grippe.

Evansville.-Allen S. Baker, former
assemblymah from the First district
turing company, died here as a result
of complications which started with a
recent attack of grippe.
Mr.. Baker was elected to the legis-
lature as a Republican in 1904.
He served during the civil war in
Co. A, Second Wisconsin infantry, and
was severely wounded in the battle of
Gettysburg. He was IA years old.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1916-01-18
Saving Her Voice.

The Impresario-Certainly, madam,
l can supply you with second prima
donna to sing your children to sleep.
But you sing so perfectly yourself.
The Prima Donna Assoluta-But my
singing is worth $4,000 a night, and
couldn't think of squandering that
amount on the children.-Houston
Chronicle.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1916-01-18
Attain Speed of Mile a Minute.

Neenah.-A speed of mile min
ute has been attained by ice boats on
Lake Winnebago. Many followers of
the sport have braved the intense cold
to enjoy it. Terrible winds have been
blowing, which adds to the fascination
of the sport, and only the expert dare
attempt to pilot boat
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1916-01-18
To Build Church of Loqs.

Grand Rapids.-S R. Titus, former
resident of this city, but now living at
Progress, is active in a campaign to
solicit funds for a new Episcopal
church which they intend to build of
logs at Progress. The present services
are being held in the railroad station
at that place.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1916-01-18

Don't judge a ham by its canvas
cover.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1916-01-18
Midninht separates Twins.

Eau Clsire-Mr. and Mrs. Ole Quale,
residing near here, are the parents Of
the only 1915-1s16 twins in existence,
as far as can be learned. One of the
twins, both girls, was born in 1915 and
the other in 1916.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1916-01-18
Sentence Is COMMITTED.

Madison.-GOv. Philip has commut-
ed the sentence of John Bertels OF
Trempealeau county, serving a SEN
tence of fifteen years in Waupun for
rape, to six and one-half years in order
to permit parole.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1916-01-18
Wants Coal Rates Readius.ed.

Madison.-The La Crosse Shippers
association has fled a petition with
the state railroad commission, asking
for re-adjustment Of rates on hard
and soft coal and coke from Mantle
VOC. Milwaukee and Sheboygan.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1916-01-18
Comply with LONG Bedsheet Law.

Madison.-The long bedsheet law,
formerly topic of jest, has come into
it's own. State hotel inspectors report
that So per cent of the commercial ho-
tells and so per cent of the rest now
comply with it.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1916-01-18
New Creamery for Antlno.

Antigo.-Organizatio of new CO
operative creamery for Amigo may be
effected at a mass meeting of farmers
to be held Jan. o. A committee of
five was appointed at previous meet
ing to formulate plans.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1916-01-18
Sells Bio Lumber Tract.

Antigo-The Chicago and North
western road has sold big tract Of
timber at Crandon TO the Flanner-
Steger Lumber company of Blackwell.
The tract contained 1894 acres. The
purchase price was $4,000.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1916-01-18
Bio SawmilI Is Destroyed.

Antigo-Fire destroyed the saw mill
at the junction of the Wolf. Hunting
and Pickerel rivers. two and a half
miles out of Pearson. The mill was
valued at about $4,000 and will prob
ably be rebuilt at once, as it had
large cut ahead.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1916-01-18
Marriane Licenses Show Gain.

Antigo.-One hundred twenty mar
rage licenses were issued in 1915, in
Langlade county, five more than in
1914, according to the records of Coun-
ty Clerk v p. Rath
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1916-01-18

Janesville.-Rock county residents
this year will pay $76,755.73 less taxes
than they did in 1915, although the
total amount of the tax to be collected
reaches 81, O36, 392,S4. The state tax is
s9S,713.49 less than in 1915.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1916-01-18
Port WASHINGTON Pioneer Dies.

Port Washington.-John Neuens, IS,
for over sixty-fve years resident Of
Wisconsin, died at his home here. He
is survived by six children and six
grandchildren.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1916-01-18
Much BUILDING in Prospect.

Antigo.-Local building records are
expected to be broken the coming
spring. The new Palace theater,
new post office and new high school
and many new homes are to be erect
ed the coming year.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1916-01-18

-rt can't be possible. Bobby" said
his mother. that you aave been WICK
"A enough to eat the whole rhuoaro
nc IN the closstf" Yes. ma The
s..a- .old YOU. you know. that my
svstsm required rhubaro. an /
.;'onght I'd better get good dose OF
- sA sa~n me before 1 got any worse"
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1916-01-18

Florence county has fifteen teams
and a number of men employed in
hauling iron ore rock on the county
roads. The rock will be spread in
the spring.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1916-01-18

Tomah.-The 2-year-old child Of Mr.
and Mrs. Albert Hanchel VIII probably
die as the result OF drinking a quantity
Of kerosene from baking powder can.
The child found the can in the absence
of its mother.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1916-01-18
Offers Marriage Licenses Free.

Grand Rapids.-County Clerk w. T.
Mobiles of this city has offered to give
a marriage license free to any couple
in which the girl has done the propos-
ing and got away with it. The offer
is good for the entire year.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1916-01-18
= uota nn ga ooo 800 lssue

Depere.-The county board wiz hold
q special meeting at an early day to
vote on the question Of issuing $780,
600 bonds TO build ninety miles Of con-
crete highways throughout the county.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1916-01-18
Llxsd in erand RapIds g Years.

Grand Rapids.-Mrs. Helen Cave, SO,
died here after a long illness caused
by fall She was one Of the early
residents of this city, coming here
sixty-two years ago.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1916-01-18

the pests. They prevent sleep. they
infect the food. they carry in their
trail microbes and germs of destruc-
ton.
Many missionaries believe that the
mosquito is actually responsible for
the vicious and deceptive traits Of
character which prevail among the ma
tives. They can't possibly be happy
or moral under the continued assault
OF such an enemy to physical comfort.
it is argued.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1916-01-18
go, Cor the Early Riser.

ITS always darkest Just before
dawn quoted the readymade phiioso
And vet rejoined bis pessimistic
.u,a,,. "some people say early to bed
and early to rise.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1916-01-18

Recommendation of the Met
ropolitan church organizations at Wau-
kesha, known as the Holy Jumpers,
are planning 10 hold series Of meet
ings this winter.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1916-01-18
Nobody Hurt.

Hotel Clerk-Say, you called the
man in Room 13 an hour too early
this morning.
Porter-Did he get up?
Hotel Clerk-Only partly. He got
his back up.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1916-01-18
No False Pride.

Willis-Bump is a good scout; abb
solutely no false pride about him.
Gillis-That's right. On a windy
day he always chases his hat before
chasing his toupee.-Judge.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1916-01-18

wautoma-The Red Granite Herald,
published by D. S. Johnson Of Red
Granite. Wis, for the last eleven years,
has been sold to c. A. Forbes Of West
field.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1916-01-18
Killed by Fall.

Kenosha-Jacob Mes, 72 years old,
more than thirty years a resident Of
the village Of Silverlake, was killed
In a fall down the cellar steps at the
home Of HIS daughter.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1916-01-18
oshkosh ska,er ISSUES chaIIenae.

Oshkosh.-Kid MoIie Of this city,
one Of the leading roller skaters in the
state, has issued challenge to meet
any roller skater In the world for five
or ten miles.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1916-01-18
When all others fail to please
Try Denison's Coffee.

jealousy is your verdict against
your own charms and in savor of your
rivals.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1916-01-18

Heiny-'Tve got a conundrum for
you, Miss Hazel. What's the diff,
ference between me and donkey?"
Miss Hazel-'Tm sure I don't know"
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1916-05-11
Insurance Policy
AM Deed to Land
Motives in Crime
New Features Unearthed in Connection With Foster
County Patricide and Suicde-Young Man
Once Appeared in Federal Court Here

Anfield Shiflet, the central Foster
county young man who killed himself
when confronted by arrest at Selz, N.
D.. for the murder of his father, was
the beneficiary of a $4,000 insurance
policy issued to his, father several
months ago, it was stated today by
Foster officials who have been investi-
eating the case.
AS further motive for the crime that
is laid at the door of the young suicide,
one Of the letters written to Joseph
Shiflet's housekeeper, ostensibly by the
elder Shiflet himself. dated at Wash
ington. D. c., subsequent to his disap-
pearance three weeks ago, stated that
he. Joseph Shiflet, had decided his
farm to his son, Anfield, and that the
deed would be mailed in few days.
The elder Shiflet was also made to say
he would be away several months.
Mothers Suicide Clear.
That Shiflet, if he committed any
murders within his family previous to
that of his father, did not kill his
mother, who died three years ago, is
positively stated, for that was clear
case of suicide.
The only, previous tragedy within
the Shif1et household that may be
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1916-05-11
Did Germany Make
Bid for Peace in
Recent Note--Peace
Conference Called

New York, May fin Neither
lands antar council meetng which will be consided the
proposal that President Wilson be
neutral mediation called
in this This Hamilton Holt
chairman
durable piece recipient OF the which corporation
American peace societies in bringing about mediation
The appeal Of the Dutch council according Holt indicates the
belief
through Gerany reply to the American in the submarine
troversy made indirect bid Holt will
Wilson expected
be within q short Hmo
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1916-05-11

traced to the young man is the dis
appearance of his brother, nine years
ago, who dropped out Of sight in much
the same manner that the elder Shift
let disappeared. .
In Federal Court Here. '-ft
A previous experience of young Shift
let in the matter Of crime was his ar
rest several years ago for the robbery
of mail, while he was letter carrier.
He confessed this crime, and was Civ
en- short sentence by Judge G. F.
Amidon of the federal court in this
city.
The mail robbery was said to have
been productive of about $400 or $500
for young Shiflet, who concealed let
ters he opened, these being found some
time later.
Covered Crime BY Fire.
Anfield Shiflet killed himself at Selz,
n. D., Monday, when Sheriff Morgan OF
Foster county sought to arrest him.
Bones found in straw stack near the
Shif1et home. probably human, are so
badly burned that physicians are I'M
able to tell with certainty Just what
they are. Young Shifiet spent several
days burning the stack and covering
the evidence of his supposed crime.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1916-05-11

!. STRIKE
SERIOUS

Chicago, May 11.-chieago's
strike situation involving thou.
sands of men in various industries,
appears to be more serious than at
any time since the opening of
strikes now in progress. The
walkout of the clothing workers
is the most serious of the present
troubles and this promises to be-
come widespread before night.
Added to 1000 clothing workers
already out, several thousand
tailcrs quit work today.
Frank Rosenbaum, member of
the general executive board of
the union, predicts that from g.
COO to 10000 clothing workers will
be on a strike before the day is
over,
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1916-05-11

count of the dense fog in which his
train was running. r.. .. ..@
The report Of the commission cites
the engineers record since 1900 to
show that he has been four times sus-
pended for running past signals, and
was again suspended last December
for striking the rear end of a train at
Toledo, Ohio.
"The record of this accident" the
report states, together with a careful
consideration of record of accidents
wherein employees have failed to obey
fixed signal indications since July 10,
1911, brings forcibly to mind the fact
that the rules relative to speed per-
mitted during foggy weather are in
many instances indefinite and vague"
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1916-05-11

Albena Bessette, aged 16, committed
to the Florence Crittenton home in this
city by Judge G. M. Cooley of Grand
Forks, on March 81, last, committed
suicide by taking a compound of car
bolic acid and match heads, and also
drinking a. bottle of strong medicine.
The girls death occurred at the
home yesterday, after she had suffered.
several days. Short funeral services
we're held at the Florence 'Crittenton
home yesterday afternoon, while burial
has not yet taken place. 1t is likely,
however, that the body win be inferred
at Riverside cemetery, permit Of such
burial being issued today.
In the death certificate, the attend
ing physician gives phosphorus
poisoning as the cause Of death.
Miss Bessette was committed to the
charge Of Lillian Topping, at the re-
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1916-05-11
Juvenile Charge Is
Suicide; Phosphorus
Poisoning Resorted To


quest Of the girl herself, acauiesced in
by the parents, Mr.. and Mrs. G. w.
Boyd, 625 North Fourth street, Grand
Forks. Mr.. Boyd is agent of the
Singer Sewing Machine Co. at Grand
Forks and is the girls stepfather. =.
Shortly after being brought here,
the girl attempted to escape, tying
pieces OF sheets together and letting
herself down the outside wall of the
horne. When about fiftsen feet from
the ground, the improyised rope broke,
and she was thrown to the ground,
being badly. shaken UP.
The girls mind was unbalanced, the
Crittenton home attendants believe.
Her actions at times were peculiar.
Miss Bessette was committed to the
home for care, and was attending the
school there. He mother arrived in
the city yesterday morning, shortly be-
fore the girls death.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1916-05-11
ENGINEER
IS BLAMED
FOR WRECK
Man Held Responsible
Shown To Have Had Bad
Record On Signals.
THE RULES ARE INDEFINITE
Interstate Commerce Com
mission Criticises Regula-
tions For Fogs.

Washington, May 1.-THE wreck on
the New York Central lines near
Cleveland, Ohio, March 29 involving
the Twentieth Century Limited and
two other passenger trains in which
~ persons were killed and seven in
5ured was due. the interstate commerce
commission reported, to failure of the
engineer, Herman Hess, to see the sig
mails or to read them properly on ac-
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1916-05-11
MEDICS
SELECT
"a .. ... ~
OFFICERS

Devils Lake, N. D., May II. - The
North Dakota Medical association, at
the annual meeting held here today,
selected New Rockford as the next
meeting place. The following officers
were elected: ..
President DR.. v. J. Larose, Bis
marck.
First vice-president, DR.. G. M. Will
Hanson, Grand Forks.
Second vice-president, DR.. e. A.
Pray, Valley City. ..-r-r
Third vice-president, DR.. w. A.
Gerrish.
Secretary, DR.. H. ]. Rowe, Cassel-
ton. d" ,s s.
Treasurer. DR.. w. F. sihler, Devils
Lake. ~