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Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1917-09-04

to confronting his friends, in the
knowledge that they knew that Rose
had left him for the Globe chorus, he
found that James Randolph was one
he didn't care to face. He knew too
much. He'd be too Internally curious,
too full of surmises, eager for expert
ments.
But Roses letter put different face
on the matter. The fact that she'd
put him, partly at least, in possession
of what she had observed and what
she guessed, gave him sort of shield
against the doctor. So one evening
about nine o'clock he slipped out and
walked around to the new house which
BERTHE Willis had built for Eleanor.
Rodney reflected, as he stood at the
door after ringing the bell, that his
own house was quite meek and conven-
tional alongside this. BERTHE had gone
his limit.
The grin which his reflection afford
ed him was still on Rodney's lips when.
a servant having opened the door. he
found himself face to face with the
architect. BERTHE, top-coated and hat
in hand. was waiting for Eleanor. who
was coming down the stairs followed
by a maid with her carriage-coat. He
returned Rodney's nod pretty stiffiy, as
was natural enough, since Rodney's
grin had distinctly frightened I'D at
sight of him.
Eleanor said, rather negligently !:
Hello, Rod. We're just dashing off to
the Palace to see a perfectly exquisite
little dancer Bertie's. discovered down
there. She comes on at half past nine.
so we've got to fly. Want to Gomez"
NO." Rodney said. 81 came over to
see Jim. Is he at homer
The maid was holding out the coat
for Eleanor's arms. But Eleanor at
Rodney's question, just stood for a
second quite still. She wasn't looking
at anybody, but the expression in her
eyes was sullen. 'Yes, he's at home, .
she said at last.
Busy, I suppose" said Rodney.
Her infection had dictated this reply.
''Yes, he's busy" she repeated alb
sently and in a tone still more coldly
hostile, though Rodney perceived that
the hostility was not meant for him.
She looked around at BERTHE.
wait two minutes" she said. 'ff
you don't mind" Then. to Rodney,
Come along" And she led the way
up the lustrous, velvety lockwood
stair.
He followed her. But, arrived at
the drawing room floor, he stopped.
Look here" he said. IF 9im's busy
"Oh, don't be too dense, Rodney!n
she said. "a man has to be busy
when he's known to be in the house
and won't entertain his wife's guests.
Go up, sing out who you are, and 90
right In" She gave him a nod and
hard little smile, and went down
stairs again TO BERTHE.
Rodney found the door Eleanor had
Indicated. Knocked. smartly on it. and
sang out at the same time. This is
Rodney Aldrich. May l come in?"
''Come in, Of course Randolph
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1917-09-04
SEE LOWER COAL
FOR WISCONSIN
FIXING OF PRICES BY FEDERAL
GOVERNMENT WILL CHEAP.
EN- FUEL IN STATE.
TO LIMIT AMOUNT OF PROFIT
Public Affairs Board Investigating
Overhead and HauIage Expense.
Transportation from Mines to
Milwaukee $4.6o Per Ton.

Madison - The fixing of anthracite
coal prices at the mines by the fed
eral government promises some relief
to the people of Wisconsin in coal
prices, according to information of the
Wisconsin Council of Defense The
price to consumers will be little low
er. The limitation of the government
would indicate that prices will not be
higher as was feared by many.
The government figures at the
mines, long tons, are: Egg coal, $4.45;
stove coal, $4.70; pea coal, 81, where
mines are owned by the railroads
which haul direct to big consumers.
To Wisconsin users of coal the fol-
lowing figures can be added per ton,
according to data compiled by the
council of defense: From the mines to
Buffalo, s175; docking at Buffalo, %
cents; boat to Milwaukee, SO cents;
overhead in handling about, $150;
profit, so cents, or total of $3.50.
This would allow stove coal to sell in
Milwaukee at $3.50.
The sale price may be even lower
than $3.50, for these figures are based
on the long ton of 2,24o pounds. The
short ton is 1000 pounds. If this one
tenth is deducted coal might sell in
Milwaukee at $S.40 per ton.
The state board of public affairs is
now conducting an investigation of the
cost of handling coal in Wisconsin.
Secretary A. H. Melville, of the Wis
consin Council of Defense, says that
in no case should overhead rates ex-
coed $3.50 per ton. The preliminary
investigation made by the board of
public affairs showed an overhead of
from $1.10 to $3.50. The question of
what is a reasonable profit on coal has
not yet been determined. In some of
the investigations made by the federal
and state government this profit was
found to be as high as 81 ton and
above. Men connected with the Coun-
Gil of Defense, however, think that so
cents ton or below would be rea-
sonable profit. One coal dealer in
Madison handles 10000 tons of coal a
year This would give him profit OF
9P1O,uOV dUoNC LID oNClA Obu OAPOh0So'
Some time ago Gov. Philip indi-
Gated that after the federal govern
ment had fixed the price at the mines,
the state would fix the price at which
coal would be sold in Wisconsin. If
a limitation is placed upon the amount
of profits that can be made by a local
dealer, coal prices will be much lower.
If the coal is to be transferred into
the state, freight rates must. be added
to the figures above. From the lake
ports to Madison, for example, the
freight is $125 a ton.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1917-09-04
Foreigners for Years Refused to Adopt
American Product, but Situation
Suddenly Has Changed.

For a great many years American
chewing gum manufacturers have en-
deavored to teach foreign countries to
appreciate their product. The stuff
that wags the American jaw has been
advertised assiduously n France, Eng
land and Germany, but with small
success. The non-American couldn't
understand it. He tried to swallow it,
and when he couldn't he gave it up
as incomprehensible nonsense. Over
in London, where it was called "Ameri-
can Chewing Candy" many shops
called attention to it, but the British
ers passed it by and went on buy
ing teffee and lollipops and Turkish
delight
Suddenly, and without warning, the
situation has changed. Remarkable
figures recently published appear to in
dictate that England has incontinently
become nation of gum chewers.
Manufacturers report that within six
months they have increased their
monthly sales from 100000 to 20,000,-
OUU SIlchS. Anu lhe GhShSIi hSHSpo-
pers cannot understand it.
The explanation seems simple. 1t is
said that the largest amount of chew
ing gum is used in the army, and the
next largest amount in the navy. Dur
ing the last great advance, it was is
sued as an army ration. Somehow or
other the soldiers discovered that it
steadied their nerves to have some
thing to chew on in time of stress !;
and of course it has the effect of
keeping the parched throat moist. 1t
is more than probable that the Cana
dian soldier impaired this information
to the English Tommies-and expert
ence did the rest.-Cleveland Plain
Dealer.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1917-09-04
New Normal President.

Oshkosh-When the 1918 sessions
of the State Normal school open in this
city on Sept II, it will be under the di-
rection of new president, H. A.
Brown of Concord, N. H., who was Sc
lected by the board of normal school
regents in session in Madison on July
81 to succeed John A. II. Keith, who
has resigned to take a position as
president of the State Normal school
at Indiana, Pa.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1917-09-04
Primitive japanese Sims.

The most primitive form Of Japa-
nese sign is that whereon is depicted
the article for sale. The hemp dealer
hangs out bundle Of raw hemp fiber;
and the maker of grass or reed hats
suspends some of these hats before his
shop entrance, while the umbrella
maker does the same. The watch
maker has big round clock or watch
over his shop, either in a tower on
the roof or on sne sign over the door
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1917-09-04
FARMERS ARE HOLDING EGGS
State Council of Defense Concerned
Over Dairy Situation - Expect
Big Raise in Milk Price.

Madison-State milk and dairy prod
uct dealers will probably appear before
the State Council of Defense to discuss
their situation with the state food ad-
ministrator. The council is much wor-
ried over the large amount of milk
which is being used for the cendensa-
ries. Milk is likely to advance in price
between three and four dollars hun
dred pounds during the next few
months and will be at such prohibitive
prices that 1t may be almost a table
luxury. At least this is the statement
of milk buyers for cheese factories and
creameries.
The condensaries are obtaining a
monopoly in every section where they
locate and as result several creamer-
les have had to close in the central
part of the state simply because they
could not compete in the purchase of
milk Butter men have written to the
council asking that it take cognizance
of the question and that steps be taken
to assist them in obtaining milk.
The egg situation is also in serious
condition and it is almost impossible
to purchase eggs in several communi-
ties. The farmers themselves are put
ting the eggs in liquid glass and re-
fuse to sell for fear of famine. They
hope to get from sixty cents to one
dollar dozen for the eggs which they
are preserving. There is scarcely
cold storage dealer who has at the
present time normal supply of eggs
and large restaurants in the cities are
making contracts for their winter sup
ply. These contracts will practically
exhaust the cold storage supply and
it is therefore likely that the individual
consumer will have great difficulty in
buying even Geld storage eggs during
the early winter months.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1917-09-04
WANTS TO BE EXEMPT
FOR HE "PILOTS" PUPILS

De Pere- The exemption board
of District No. l has come
across a new one" in the way
of claims.
A certain school teacher, call
ed under the draft law, asked
for exemption on the grounds of
being pilot" knowing that
seamen are exempt under one of
the provisions Of the selective
act.
He was asked several ques-
tons regarding nautical terms,
and not being able to answer
them, was asked how he could
claim exemption as a marine
pilot. He replied that he looked
up the word pilot In the diction-
airy and found that it means
zone who guides others" and be-
ing school teacher, he felt that
he should be excused from sery-
ing in the army.
Needless to say he was certi-
fed up for service.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1917-09-04
Gray Squirrel a Pest.

The American gray squirrel is likely
to prove a pest in England, as the
experience has been with the imported
rabbit in Australia, and the English
sparrow and startling in the United
States. of its introduction intc Rich
mond park, Sir Frederick Treves re-
ports that it has not only driven out
the red squirrel. but it has spread into
neighboring gardens, where it is doing
great damage. especially TO the buds
and shoots of young fruit trees, peas
and strawberries. Though its destruc-
ton has been ordered, it may have
scattered so far already that control
will not be easy.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1917-09-04
Paw Her to Wait.

Shoe alesman-But, my dear
Madam, you had better purchase 3
pair while they are only twelve dol
lars. The price will soon 90 TO twenty
FIVE dollars.
Complacent Customer-Oh. then
won't take any just now. If they go
that high I'll just wait for my Sec
ond childhood and then can go bare
foot.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1917-09-04
PhiIipp Urges Quick Unloading.

Madison-Gov. Philip requested the
Wisconsin railroad commission to in
vestigate the charge that railroad cars
loaded with coal were not being un-
loaded by consignees for several days
after their arrival at destination. He
suggested that if cars are loaded with
coal were more rapidly unloaded it
would tend to relieve the coal short
age existing in the state.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1917-09-04
Woman carpenters in France

A few women are being employed as
carpenters in France as an experiment
tai measure. They are housed in army
huts built by the contractor for them,
and work under q forewoman, who is
herself directly under a French mana
ger. A housekeeper-cook and a woman
supervisor have been engaged. Their
OUTPUT and their pay is about half that
of men. They do lighter work Of car
pentry.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1917-09-04
Third Slayer is Sought.

La Crosse-A mysterious third man
has entered into the mystery of the
murder and burial for five months of
Mrs. Cora Miller, comedy West Salem
widow, whose body was found July 81
buried in lime in the cellar of Edwin
Hauge, now sought for the Staying.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1917-09-04
May Defer High School Opening.

Janesville-To facilitate the har-
vesting of late farm crops, it is prob
able that the GAINESVILLE high school,
many students of which are occupied
in agricultural pursuits, will not open
until the middle of September.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1917-09-04
Dentist eets Commission.

Green Bay - DR.. Gerald J. Mortell,
formerly of Milwaukee, is the first
Green Bay dentist to receive a COM
mission in the dental section of the
officers reserve corps. He has been
appointed first lieutenant.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1917-09-04
oroanize to Educate sboDners

Neenah-The dry goods merchants
of the Fox river valley are forming an
organization for the elimination Of de-
liveTies and the custom Of taking
goods home on approval A general
campaign for the commercial educa-
ton OF buyers has been begun.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1917-09-04
Autoists Just Miss Death.

Wausau An automobile driven by
Henry Kruse of Mosinee, carrying
four passengers. BROKE through the
barriers and plunged down forty-foot
embankment to the edge Of the Wis
consin river at Kronenwetter. The
machine was demolished but the occu-
pants escaped with slight injuries.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1917-09-04
False Registration CHARGED.

Oshkosh-Bert Harrison, town of
Clayton, a farm employe, is in Jail
here charged with having registered
for the army draft under the assumed
name of Henry Hardy. He gives his
home as Edgerton, Wis.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1917-09-04
HAYWARD Red cross Gets order.

Hayward-The local chapter of the
Red Cross society has received notifi-
cation that it is to furnish 10c pairs of
wristlets, 100 sweaters. 100 mufflers.
and 100 pairs of socks.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1917-09-04
BOZ crushed under WAGON.

Fond du Lac-Earl Foster, 10 years
old, a son of Charles Foster, 500
brakeman Of Stevens Point, died while
on his way to hospital here after
being run over by an oil wagon near
Oakfield.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1917-09-04
Aid Teachers, Fund.

Neenah-W innebago county's contri-
button the fiscal year to the state
teachers insurance and retirement
fund amounted to s2,443.31 This is.
$21839 more than the amount paid by
the teachers of the county in 1916
when the total was $2,22492.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1917-09-04
Murder SUSPECTS Give Bonds.

Racine-Two Italians, one from Ra-
cine and the other from Kenosha, ar
rested by he police as suspects in the
murder of Guiseppi Starteri, were re-
leased on bail of 800 each.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1917-09-04
Can't Paw Fine: Negroes in Jail.

Beloit-Unable to pay fines of 5000
each, Francis Elliott and several other
colored males and females, arrested in
a rfaid by the police on resort In
South Beloit, are reposing in the coun-
ty iail.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1917-09-04
strinn of Ally Elaus Cut Down.

Waukesha - Disappearance of a
group of ally flags displayed in the
village of Pewaukee, has stirred up the
villagers. The rope, to which the flags
were attached was cut at both ends.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1917-09-04
Hotel Man Dies.

Kenosha-Peter Byerm, aged II
years, one of the pioneer men of
southern Wisconsin, died at his home
here. For many years he was the
owner of the old Park hotel in Ke-
nosha.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1917-09-04
Potato Prospects Good.

Brentwood With "spuds" Of the
early variety netting from twelve to
fifteen in each hill. potato prospects
in this section are bright. Late pota-
toes are expected to be in plenty
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1917-09-04
Dead Man Is Identified.

Beloit-A stranger VINO fell dead on
the street here has been identified by
Beloit merchants as Augustus NORM
of Chicago, silk salesman for Marshall
Field.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1917-09-04
Barn. Horses and Grain Rurn.

New London-The barn on the Fred
Dagman farm in the town of Belle
PLANE was burned, together with six
horses, harnesses and all the hay and
products stored in It.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1917-09-04
De Pere Men Would Guard State.

De Pere-Sixty-five leading business
and professional men have applied to
Gov. Philip for permission to organize
a home guard unit
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1917-09-04
Works for Bed Cross at g.

Monroe Although she is SO years
old. Mrs. chlos Hewitt Of Albany is
busily ensSSed n doing Red Cross
work
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1917-09-04
Soldiers and Sailors PICNIC.

Palmyra-The Soldiers and Sailors
association Of southern Wisconsin
held a reunion picnic here.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1917-09-04

A reporters dream OF heaven is a
place where he could meet all of his
friends and not be expected TO butt
into their business.-Atchison Globe,
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1917-09-04
Gas company Asks Rate Raise.

Madison-Because of the increased
cost of coal and labor, the Manitowoc
Gas Company has asked for an in
crease in rates.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1917-09-22
RED CROSS MEETING
Mass Meeting in Interest of Local Chapter
OF Red Cross Society Well Attend
ed Sunday Night.

great Mass meeting in the interests
of the local chapter of the Red Cross
Society was held in the Auditorium Of
| the High School last Sunday night. The
weather was stormy, but notwithstand.
ing there was large attendance of peo-
pie who displayed their patriotism and
enthusiasm by the frequent rounds of
applause they INDUCED in.
After the singing of the national an.
them and prayer by Rev. O'Boyle, the
chairman, Rev. j. Herbert Spencer, who
is the secretary OF the local chapter
briefly stated the purpose of the meet
ing, and then called on Rev w. S. Har-
per, chairman of the local chapter, who
delivered stirring address. His theme
centered on the Latin proverb Non
Nobis Solum" mot only for ourselves)
and he showed how we tad come to our
national inheritance not only for our
selves, but that humanity had a claim
upon this nation and also upon the in.
dividual. We would have liked TO have
had the full text of the address but space
does not permit. Following Mr.. Har-
per's address the audience listened en-.
tranced to very beautiful Duet sung
by Miss Wander Stein and Miss Keller
The chairman next announced Mr.. r.
ii. Helm, and those of us who had heard
him make an address in court recently
on the significance of the flag were look
ing forward with enthusiasm to this ad-
dress and we were not by any means
disappointed. He was correctly des-
cribed at the close of the meeting as
whirlwind. Mr.. Helms theme was
Patriotism" and he certainly displayed
well trained mind in the manner in
which he stuck to his theme, dividing
the nation up into three classes, patriots,
traitors and sackers, and he did not
leave very wide margin between the
two latter classes. AT the close of his
address he said that it had been decided
to open up subscription and 80 spare
the women the task of raising the money
that all men ought to be willing to help
furnish for the supplies that are neces-
sary for the work of the society and the
sum of $4,000 was obtained at this time,
but later was added to until nearly $500
has now been subscribed.
A number of articles made by the la
dies of the Red Cross Society were on
exhibition at the close of the meeting
which was pronounced by all to have
been fine meeting.
The following is the list of subscribers
at the time of going to press, and fur
ther amounts will be acknowledged
through the CHRONICLE as they are re-
ceived each week. The executive com
mittee need at least 81 10000 to furnish
raw material for the ladies 10 make up
and it is hoped that many others will
follow the generous example of those
who have already subscribed. The
Society is making sweaters, mufllers,
wristlets, pajamas, bath robes, hospital
bed gowns, Dandages, etc
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1917-09-22

| Cdle VIII Tue oeCtotaIy
Hazel Williams, Peter Zeimet,
Mrs. {. Endicott, Mrs Ed Davis,
Mrs. Geo. Smith, Mrs ). Ii. Johnson
Miss Page, }. Blaine,
Mrs. j. Cummings, Ernest Clark,
w. K. Woods, Miss j Calan,
Mrs. j. Blaine, Mrs. Holmes,
Mrs, Spencer, &. h. Perrin,
Mrs. j. w. kollar, Earl Hanson,
| Chas. Adalr, Jos. kubler,
Mrs. Bond, Sr., Mrs. ID. w. Davis,
| Glenn Coe, Mrs. b. Schryver,
Mrs. Jos. KubleT Mrs. 5. u. Coe,
Miss Myrtle Gumm, Miss K. Mead dam,
| Roy Ennis, Mrs. ii. Mcclellan,
A. Nj. Boggs, Mrs. Hollenbeck,
| Mrs. Ella Wise, Mrs. X. Latollette,
Joe Conlon, Mrs Chas. Pringe,
| Mrs. Chas. Dumke, DR.. Woodworth,
Rev. j. III. Spencer, DR.. Nj. Long,
Rev. W. ). Harper, Miss NJ. RhInehart
Mrs. B.Williams, Ethel Montgomery,
Mrs. A. Johnson, Gladys Ainsie,
Mrs. w. Ii. Smith, Ruth Adair,
Mrs. Nora NJ. List, Vivian Adair,
Mrs. Bowman, Margaret Adair,
| Mrs. Chas. Adair, Ruth Miller,
Mrs. Mclaughlin, Belle Raver,
| Mrs. Al. Lindstrom, Anna Ham,
| Mrs.W. j. Reynick, Caroline Fox,
Mrs. Nj. j. Bailey, Ruth Lockwood,
| Miss Irmie, Mrs. Pearl Arthur
Cora Sutherland, Mrs. L. V. Garlock,
Mrs. A. Sager, Hazel Kirk,
Mrs. ID. Carrigan, Margaret Roetzel,
| /. Y. Garlock, Lena Nonderlehr,
j. Bodenmueler, Mrs. ii. Stevenson,
w. +. Hanley, Mrs. ). +. Ainslie,
j. w Starbuck, Mrs. 4. Richardson,
ID. j. Delaney, Mrs, &. Il. Sager,
Walter Fink, Mrs. U. j. Fox,
w. j. Reynick, Mrs. j. f.. Pitcher,
Fong Coon, Mrs. Martin Long,
b. f. Keating, Mrs. Woodw orth,
l.. f. Taylor, Philip Woodwork,
&. +. Smith, Dean Woodwork,
I. w. Delicate, Chaplin Howard,
Robt. NcAdam, Mrs. NJ. A. Willis,
K. III. McCullagh, Mrs. w. A. Nevin,
Ernest Belemare, Mrs Montgomery,
Mrs. +. Roetzel, Mrs. &. +. Perrin,
Mrs. A. J. Jones, Mrs. c. Johnson,
Mrs. w. f. Hanley, Mrs A. j. Chilson,
Mrs. Gladys Smith, Mrs. G. +. Smith,
Mrs. A. X. Cowles, Mrs. l.. lines,
Mrs. Percy Helm, Mrs Chas. Miller,
Mrs. Frank Kirk, Mrs Myrtle Wood,
Mrs. j.. b. Wilson, Mrs. w. Strickland,
Alden Trimble, Mrs. Ed. Taylor,
Dave Peterson, Mrs. q. c. Hacker,
Jas. Doran, Mrs. Alice Crary,
ii. +. Way, Mrs. VIM. Hoy,
Mrs. G. Nonderlehr, Geo Gaylord,
Mrs. Page Tubbs Nj. A. Willis,
Mrs. VIM. Harris, w. A. Heron,
Mrs. Elida Jewell, Mrs. Chas. Smith,
Mrs. w. K. Bond, Mrs. +. A. Gira,
Mrs. A. BarnwelI, Mrs. Ed. Rogers,
Mrs J. +. Harmon, Mrs. A. Dnpuis,
Mrs. Donaldson, Mrs. JAS Conners.