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The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1917-01-19
HAD NARROW ESCAPE.

CHARLESTON. w. Va. Jan. l8.-
General w. J. Conley. former attorney
rowly escaped death when street car
collided with the generals automobile.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1917-01-19
To Represent New York.

NEW YORK, JSn. ia delegation
headed by United States SenAtor-eleotS
VIM. N. Calder. to represent the city Of
New York at the funeral Of Admiral
Dewey in Washington next Saturday y
was appointed by Mayor Mitchell to-day:
"It is peculiarly fitting that this city I
should pay an official tribute to the
memory Of Admiral Dewey because II q
was New York who gave him a splendid 1
welcome on his return to this country :,
after his victory in Manila baN
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1917-01-19
GERMAN DRIVE
IS NOW CHECKED
BY RUSSIAN ALLIES
IN RUMANIAN SECTOR
British Extend Their Gains in
-SnowHampers the
Fighting in Italy.

: LONDON, Jan. 18, 1852 p. M
"Swiss newspapers assert that
masses of German troops are con-
centratinq near Basel" says the
Exchange TeIeoraph's Geneva cor,
respondent. THE Swiss general
staff is convinced that an invas-
ion of Switzerland is contemplate
ed with view to freeing AIsaee
from the French invader"
ATHENS, Jan. 13, Noon, via
London 11:O8 a. m.-Control by
the Entente Allies in Greece will
be exercised by delegates from al!
the four powers. Russia is send
ing a special officer here for this
purpose. He will replace the Rus
sian military attache, who has
been ordered to active service.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1917-01-19
DEWEY FUNERAL TO Be
GREATEST IN HISTORY.
p,
IMPRESSIVE HONORS
TO BE PAID HERO
Official Washington and Many:
States to Participate In
the Demonstration.

WASHINGTON, Jan. 18.-Plans to
make Admiral Dewey's funeral serV.'
ice Saturday one of the most impress,
sive demonstrations of national anec-
ton and honor ever accorded In Amer.
lean history were completed today oy
executive officials and congress-.
Committees of the senate and house
arranged details of the public service
to be held in the rotunda Of the capi-.
tol at II o'clock and the navy depart
ment, which will have charge or the
cortege following the body down Penn
sylvania avenue and across the Poto.
mac river 10 Arlington cemetery, ar
ranged 10 bring as many units OF the
naval marine and military forces al
possible TO act as an escort OF honor:
During the day congress adopted
resolutions providing for recess OF the
senate and house during the services
and extending invitations to the preel.
dent, the cabinet and justices OF the
supreme court, the diplomatic corps
and high army and navy officers. Wiz.
tually all of those invited are expectedr
not only to attend the capitol services
but to have places in the cortege.
A committee consisting of Senators I
Tillman, Swanson, Bryan, Page, Dill
ingham, Clapp, Lodge, Kern, Gallingef,,:
Overman, Salisbury and Smoot was
appointed 10 officially represent the
senate at the services and at the
burial at Arlington. A similar house
committee of 25 will be named tomor.i
row, and many patriotic societies and
other bodies also are expected to send
representatives. Word came today;
that Vermont. the dead heros native
state, would be represented by Cow
Graham, Adjutant- General Tillotson.
the entire delegation in congress, and
committee Of the state legislature.
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fcontirued on Page Eight.)
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Fair and Colder Friday; SATURDAY
Fair, With Rising Temperature
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1917-03-13
HANDED DOWN DECISION

Judge Reid of Wausau, has handed
down decision in the town of Cleve-
land VS.. the town of Emmett, finding
in favor of the plaintiff town. The
case has attracted considerable at
tention by reason of the precedent
established in the decision. An ar
rangement was made between the two
towns whereby each was to build and
maintain certain amount of road on
the town line between the two towns.
At one place bridge costing in the
neighborhood of $500 was necessary
and this was built and paid for by the
town of Cleveland. A bill was later
presented to the town of Emmett for
half of the cost and was disallowed.
The town board of the town of Emmett
claimed the agreement did not include
bridges. Judge Reid, in his decision
held that the bridge, being located on
the town line, was a joint bridge and
for that reason the town of Emmett
must pay for one-half of it.-Mosinee
Times.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1917-03-13
= TuAYER. Editor and Prop.-VOL. LII.
LOGGER IS sHOT-TwO ARE HELD
Thomas Jones, Nashville, Meets Death
In Fight With Wo0dsmen.

Thomas Jones, a logger at Nash
vile, is dead, and Burton and James
Robinette, woodsmen, from Breathitt
county, Kentucky, are in Jail at Gram
don as the result of a quarrel and
shooting at the depot at Nashville.
The Robinette brothers gave them
selves up after walking 10 miles to
Crandon while posse sought them in
the woods. They say they killed Jones
in self defense after he threatened
them with knife and revolver. James
Robinette was shot through the hin
and stabbed. Much excitement reigned
in Nashville following the shooting
and the authorities had difficulty in
checking further trouble.
Jones' death is alleged to have been
the result of dispute over wages.
James Robinette had been working for
Jones and claimed, it is said. to have
six days wages coming. This Jones
is reported to have disputed, claiming
that he owed Robinette for only five
days. A quarrel ensued during which
a gun was brought into play resulting
fatally to Jones.
Jones Is we'll known logger of
Forest county and a member of the
firm of Jones & Rogers
New North
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1917-03-13
, WATCH FOR BURGLARS

The secretary of the Chamber of
Commerce has issued timely warning
to our citizens which should be needed.
He says: "Within the past week rob-
bers have wrecked and looted a safe
in President Smiths branch store at
Kenosha; forced entry into the store
of Kumrich & Konrad of Oshkosh,
where they got away with valuable
watches and jewelry displayed in the
windows, and forced an entry through
the front door of w. o. Nelson's store
at Neenah and were attempting to
reach the watch display in the window
when they were frightened away by
Mr.. Nelson, who opened fire upon
them.l This was at 6:15 a. M, Fri
day, March 9th. This may be the work
of the same or different gangs and
your store may be on the list for
robbery. You will note these rob-
berries are getting close to home and as
we have had several windows smashed
lately in our city, it would be well for
those furthering show windows, to re-
move the most costly articles before
closing"
The secretary further warns the peo-
pie: Watch out for a man trying to
cash a check, claiming to have re-
ceiyed same as accident insurance;
checks read $4,000. He has been
working the game in other cities. He
has his hand bandaged and has very
plausible story to tell of the accident,
but the checks come back-of no ac-
count"
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1917-03-13

power to post persons for the exces-
sive use of liquor.
Providing licenses for persons SELL
ing inflammable oils.
Prohibiting anonymous communica-
tions in newspapers.
For the publication of the liquor
statistics gathered by the state indus
trial commission.
Giving cities the power to supply
ice and fuel to citizens.
To create the town of Ford in Tay-
lor county.
Changing the time for the holding
of circuit court in Calumet county.
A bill is being framed to pay Ma
tional Guardsmen by Senator Wilcox
of Eau Claire, which will be intro
duced into the legislature this week.
1t is the belief that it will be in the
nature of a reward and the amount
about $4,000. New York, Massachu-
sets, North Dakota and Minnesota
legislatures have passed appropria-
tiOnS,
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1917-03-13
DOINGS OF THE LEGISLATURE

The following bills have been killed
in the assembly:
Senator Benefits resolution on
Wednesday, criticisi1fg Senator LaFol-
lette, for his part in the U. S. senate,
filibuster on the war question, brought
on bitter debate over the suspension
of rules which was being asked so
that the bill could be reported on
Thursday morning. The resolution
was lost and the resolution will take
its regular course and be reported
in about two weeks. Opinion is divided
as to whether any action will be taken
on the resolution.
A bill has been introduced which
provides that for the first violation
of the game laws of the state, the
license shall be revoked and the per-
son shall not be permitted to take out
another license until the expiration of
a year. For the second offense, the per-
son is thereafter disqualified from pro-
curing a license. The fine that at
taches for procuring license in viola
ton of law shall not be less than $50,
nor more than $500.
The prohibition referendum bill
from present indications, is practically
certain to be passed by the legisla-
ture and the voters given chance to
pass upon the question as to whether
liquor shall be sold in Wisconsin. The
brewers are making the principal fight.
1t is the bill which is attracting the
most attention of all the measures
before the legislature.
The central board of education bill,
increasing the powers Of that body
will probably be taken up this week
1t will be made an administration is
sue.
A hearing has been given the bill
which has been introduced to place a
tax on theatre receipts.
1t is thought that measure will be
introduced asking that the final ad-
journment take place May 1st.
Concurrence was given to the Tilk-
inson bill to establish standard fire
insurance policy. The assembly passed
the Smith bill allowing the furnishing
of lunches to school children for less
than cost and the whiteside bill in
creasing the powers of state health
officers
The following bills have been killed.
To permit garnishee for a liquor
debt.
Special insurance examiners shall
not be subject to the provisions Of th'
civil service law.
| Giving the chief of police Of cit,
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1917-03-13

a committee of three be appointed
to assist the assessor in this work.
A resolution was referred asking
that the horse and carriage now being
used by the lighting department be
sold and runabout be purchased in
its stead.
| Charles E. Turner presented his res
| ignation as a member of the water
commission on account of pressure of
other duties. Mr. Turner has given
many years to this work and was ex-
tended vote of thanks for his faith
full services. ]. NJ. Lull was chosen to
succeed Mr.. Turner
There is a disposition to rename
many of our streets; to wipe out old
names which have been in existence
ever since Wausau was a small village.
For instance it is proposed to call the
sturgeon Eddy road" Lake View
boulevard" etc. A street once named
should never be changed for it creates
confusion afterwards.
move was started to purchase the
shores where the municipal bathing
beach is now located, and also the is
land just below; that is, committee
was appointed to see what the prop
erty will cost the city.
There was considerable discussion
Ovar tho XVicnOpcin Uonax, L,Ioo+-;o ~
which is operating it's street cars in
the city with one man who drives the
car and takes the fares. This seems
to be working out satisfactorily, but
does not seem to be in accord with
some of our city solons, who think
that two men should be employed to
safeguard the public. 1t was finally
thought to give the company chance
to be heard in the matter, and it was
so voted.
The council voted to lay a concrete
road 80 feet wide on the town line
road, one third of the cost of which
is to be paid by the city and the bal
dHC6 ny the pTOpeTIy OWnSTS.
Owing to a change of the city water
works service to the meter system
new ordinance in place of the old one
is necessary to comply with the state
laws, to fix meter rates, to comply with
recommendations made by the state
railroad commission, etc. The ordi-
nance will be considered tonight at the
special meeting which it was voted to
hold for that purpose. The ordinance
is now in the hands of each member
of the city council, who is making a
study of it so that each can vote intel
ligently upon the measure. If clause
can be inserted to charge off a GER
tain amount each consumer must
waste when he takes a drink of water,
it will be appreciated; as it is now,
to draw a glass of water means lit ,
tie too much sediment to be palatable.
However, let us hope that this can be
overcome by the meter system and
with proper liberation.
After reports were read from the
various city departments and bills al
lowed, the meeting was adjourned un-
til March 18th.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1917-03-13
OCCURRENCES OF LONG. AGO.
ITEMS OF NEWS BOILED down FROM THE
WAUSAU PILOT TE1IRTY-TWO YEARS AGO

very good game, and each ball brings a
But they can't bat like Pulling. nor yet run
| like Brown.
| Playing ball.
But at last when the innings were counted
1 and played,
| The result was poured into the balance and
weighed
The score standing eighteen to thirty or more,
| Win oods Ior tne lawyers, very good score
Playing ball.
They have won; and now with each head in
the stars,
They go round like a couple of rheumatic bars.
suggest that ones lame, he goes off in a tiff.
But admits he has grown little mite stiff"
Playing ball."
long life to these lawyers. in sunshine and
song.
| Down the pathway CT life may they wander
along;
May they shun the broad road. down which
lawyers oft go,
And each find in his pathway smooth, easy
row,
He must hoe.
But. it's whispered about. they are going to
II so and they meet in the future again,
With spectators allowed, keep place. pray
for me,
And yours truly" in purple and linen shall be-
There 10 see.
Our city is Hooded with red rasp-
berries-only seven cents per quart.
L. E. Thayer will make preparations
to build on his lots,- ON the hill east
of the city, at once.
Among the handsomest residences to
be built in Wausau this year, will be
that of Mrs. Mary Poor.
Geo. Silverthorn and V. A. Anderson
have purchased the interest of Herch-
enbach & McEachron in the Wausau
FIGURING mill, and take possession of
the same on the 18th inst.
A stock company has been organized
in this city for the erection of water
works with the following named gen
tlemen as incorporators: w. C. Sill
verthorn, N. A. Cray and Thos. Ewing.
Last Saturday circular announced
the fact that. Jos. Mayer, Frank Baker
and Sam Kinkner would attempt the
Herculean task of walking as many
miles, go-as-you-please, as Mr.. Hunt, a
professional from abroad, could by
fair heel and toe. The following is the
score at the close of the 27 hours
walk: Hunt, 118 miles; Kinkner, 112
miles and 19 laps; Mayer, 112 miles
and 13 laps; Baker, Ill miles and 13
laps.
We see from our exchanges that
Judge Park is not improving in health
as rapidly as was hoped.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1917-03-13

out fear, when at last l am called
upon to take charge of our national af
fairs. This is a tentative offer, put
forth with no mental reservations, and
hasten to assure the administration
and it's friends. that if / am called up
on, will respond. Let all who want
peace, let all who want war, let all
who want a real statesman at the
head of our government, hasten to
assure those in power that 1 will turn
no deaf ear to any appeal made to me,
that l will consider no sacrifice too
great to make for my country and hui
manity, that my vast experience, that
my answering patriotism are theirs
for the asking. Sincerely yours,
COL. H. G. TAIR.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1917-03-13
COMEDY OF ERRORS.

1t happened in Wausau, one bright summers
day.
That concourse of people had gathered they
For game of base ball: the admission was free.
So the town turning out, with one mind seemed
to be.
There to see.
The lawyers. well knowing they wouldn't
decline,
Had challenged the doctors and editors nine.
The day was soon fixed. and the time drawing
With loins girded up, clad in all except fear.
They appear
Each surgeon is there; with smile grim as
death.
He arranges his surgical tools in a breath;
And Hall looks around with satisfied air
AS he says to himself business ought to be
fair
Playing ball"
Each man takes his place. any ball players
With an air that conveys the idea< It am here"
While each face seems 20 say, Il can win If
And by Jove l will. victory's ours or die,
Playing ball."
Pretty sight; as they stand there like men
With muscles like steel. they seem made to
admire;
Each lady's eye brightens. not sign of
As they gaze onsthe graceful proportions of
Brown,
Playing ball.
While Crosby's Apollo-like figure is ssen.
AS he ambles on gracefully over the green;
With gait that's a cross twixt a fox trot and
He seems to be having all manner of fun,
Playing ball.
Gene Thayer is the best posted man in the
Hit or miss. strike or foul to him it's the same;
Not knowing when beaten, a smile on his face,
And if really put out must be kicked off the
base.
Playing ball.
But for real solid playing. just like the
Give US Charlie Bardeen; that is. when he's
fresh
Or Lawrence. that air of such languor and
Seems to say. II have found my appropriate
place,
Playing ball."
But the heaviest kicker in any one nine
In the country, is young Harry Grace opine-
Though not much on the bat, he is good ON
the kick
Even better than many whose heads have
grown thick,
It would make horse laugh to see Brown
With hat and coat minus he goes at pace.
That would scare tornado, though holding |
his own,
While he looks for the world like baby
cyclone.
Playing ball.
was pitcher, and so too was Hall; |
But it made little difference not more than |
one ball
In dozen. came over the base. as was seem
Though whenever it came, it was caught by |
Bardeen,
Playing ball.
But the lawyers seem having it all their own |
way,
the doctors and editors play |
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1917-03-13
SPRAINED ANKLE

Saturday was slippery day in our
city; falling mist which froze as soon
as it struck the ground made the walks
impossible and our people had to take
to the middle of the street. Nathan
Heinemann, just after his evening
meal, when coming out of his home,
at the corner Of Sixth and Franklin
streets, slipped and fell down the
steps, spraining his ankle. He viii be
confined to his home for several days.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1917-03-13
,,o,rury MEETING OF THE CITY
NV : COUNCIL

rho common council of the city OF
,,,.,,sou met in regular monthly ses-
j sion last Tuesday evening.
Far the past two months or more
,be cftv had been considering the mat
ter of purchasing another truck for
,ho fro dpDartment. Committees have
nrt in some time making investiga-
tions and last Tuesday the matter was
settled by the purchase of a machine
from the Lamson Truck and Tractor
companv. The fact that the company
will soon be a Wausau concern and
the further fact that Mr. Lamson, pres
ident Of the company was present and
was Dermitted to talk before the cOun-
ell and guaranteed truck the equal
If not superior to any on the market,
convinced Is of the 16 councilmen
present that it was the proper deal to
make.
Among the petitions was one from
.the Underwood Veneer company to re-
8fund S3j4.53, which was paid for taxes.
The company. in paying its taxes, paid
personal tax which was not deducted
from the income tax. The matter was
referred.
Complaint was made that the SCOT
from the B. Heinemann Lumber Co.'S
smoke stack was a nuisance and re-
lief was asked, which petition was re-
|ferred If this is voted a nuisance
many other concerns in our city will
have to face the music.
The city was asked to purchase uni
forms for the police force of the city,
which was turned over to the proper
committee for investigation.
Martin Christensen, Jr., having
commenced a suit against the city in
the amount of $4,000, for sickness,
for which he claimed the city's water
supply was responsible, being impreg-
mated with lead poison. The matter
was turned over to the committee on
claims for investigation.
Mrs. j. c. Glasel and daughter were
recently injured by their cutter up
setting on our streets, which they
claimed were in a dangerous aondi-
ton. Only $1,000 was asked. 1t is a
wonder there have not been many
cases for personal damage on this ac-
count, for especially Third street has
been almost impossible since the
heavy SHOWS came.
The city has heretofore borne all the
expense for the disposition of dead
animals which was thought not a fair
uea" a city crematory had been kept
up IN the town Of Stettin, which had
Oeen IN charge of a man who lived in
The city. The committee on health was
instructed to investigate the conditions
and report.
mayor AaFquardt recommended in a
communication. thorough revision of
'Ae assessment Of our city and that
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1917-03-13
WEEKLY WEATHER FORECAST

For the week beginning Sunday,
March II, 1917: There will be rain
or snow at the beginning of the week,
but it will be fair after Sunday until
Thursday or Friday, when rain or
snow again will be probable. 1t will
be colder Sunday night and Monday,
but the temperature will rise Tuesday
and Wednesday, and it will be moder-
ate thereafter
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1917-03-13
ST. OMER COMMANDERY

This evening P H. Sperry of Mari
nette, Inspector General of the Grand
Commandery, K. T., of Wisconsin, will
inspect st. Omer Commandery. A sup
per will be served by the ladies of the
Universalist church at $50 o'clock
and during the hour a stringed orches-
ira will furnish music. All Sir knights
are requested to be present.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1917-03-13
81. paTRIcKs DAY

Next Saturday is st. Patrick's Day,
and the occasion for the wearing Of
the green" Get your colors ready for
that day as well all want to wear the
shamrock.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1917-03-13
THERE NEED BE NO WAR

All international Difficulties May Be
Disposed of, the European Conflict
Brought to an End and Peace Re-
stored to this Earth by that Great
Patriot and Statesman Col. HI. O.Tair
He Says so Himself.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1917-03-13
PREPARING FOR THE THAW

A crew of workmen are busy thaw-
ing out the catch basins, getting ready
for the spring thaw. This is pre-
caution which meets with general ap-
proval. 1t is we'll to be prepared.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1917-03-13
ADVANTAGES OF DEALING
WITH A TRUST COMPANY

Ivou plan to name this trust company as your exc
.o- do not allow for chance in the proper filing Of
nil after death. When it is drawn, seal it and
,.. = IN our keeping The Company will enter it
boos and store it away safely. 1t will file it with the
p-obate Court at the proper time.
WISCONSIN VALLEY TRUST co.
WAUSAU, WISCONSIN
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1917-03-13

Miss Blanche Armstrong, Special
Magazine Representative. Subscrip-
tions taken for all magazines at low-
est clubbing rates. SIG Mcclellan st.
Phone 1871. u24tf
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1917-03-13
HENRY B. HUNTINGTON
LAW AND REAL ESTATE
Scott ST.. Opp. Court House. Wausau, Wis.
Over $500 Acres

of Fine Farming and Hardwood Lands Marathon
and Taylor Counties Wis.
Fine Residence Property. Business Property Building Lots
and Acre Property for sale in the city.
MONEY TO LOAN ON REAL ESTATE SECURITY.
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