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Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1917-01-30
-uAYER, Editor and Prop.-VOL. LII.
ADDRESS BY DIR. OBEREMBT
WEDNESDAY, EVENING

On Wednesday evening a very inter
esting address was given by DIR. B. H
Oberembt, of Milwaukee, before the
Mems club of the First Universalist
church at Cyrus Yawkey hall. Sup
per was served by the ladies of the
church at $50 o'clock, a. the close OF
which E. A. Gooding, president of the
club, called for order and the minutes
of the previous meeting were read, and
T. C. Edgar, upon application, was
voted a member of the club. The
speaker of the evening was intro
| duced, who gave a most interesting
account of his stay in Europe of five
can medical and surgical staff. He
| took his audience with him, starting
with securing passports in this coun-
| try; their trip to Holland; told how
they managed to get into Germany;
how they were treated, which was
with the utmost courtesy, but they
were not allowed to carry even a
scrap of paper across the border line.
He told of the excellent condition of
the crops in Germany and Austria !;
how the Germans gave out tickets,
allowing only a certain amount of
bread, meat, potatoes, ETC., daily, for
each person, which included only one
egg in three or four days. This is
being done to conserve the food sup
ply, while there was plenty on hand,
still the nation was looking to the
future. He said that this only ap-
piled to those living in cities, as those
in the country living on farms, could
have what they wanted. He gave the
number of beef cattle in Germany at
the opening of the war, the number
at the present time, showing that it
would be several years, at the present
rate of consumption, before it would
be necessary to encroach upon the
dairy cattle. He said there was no
indication of a famine in that country
or in Austria. All kinds of clothing
was there in plenty. He said that the
people there were very serious and
the question uppermost in their minds
was when will this war end?' When
he was there, in Germany, there was
a feeling displayed against Americans,
because of the various questions at
issue. He gave very vivid descrip-
ton of the care of the wounded, that
fractures were reduced in the protect
ed trenches, but in the severe cases
soldiers were transferred in ambu-'
lances to the hospitals. He said that
he was there in the rainy season, and
that for days the trenches were filled
with water and the soldiers endured
great hardships At times they felt they
would rather dodge the bullets than
to remain in the water. On one oc-
casion, at the eastern front, one man
rolled out and there was no firing
from the enemy, then another and so
on until practically all were out on
both sides, digging new trenches,
showing that at times, there was
humanity side to this great war. He
told of the real shortages now ex-
listing in Germany and Austria, which
yere principally cotton, copper, nickel,
rubber and many important medical
supplies, which were however well
taken care of by substitution.
The address was interspersed with
interesting incidents and greatly en-
ioyed by all present. Mr.. Oberembt
was rendered vote of thanks by the
club.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1917-01-30
c. H. HOOKER H0NORED

The State Milers' association met
in Milwaukee the past week. c. II.
Hooker of this city was elected presi-
dent of the association. The other
officers elected are:
Vice Pres.-L. Nj. Powell. Milwaukee
Sec. and Treas.-E. ]. Lochmann.
Neenah
Directors-E. O.Wright. Menomonies
F. Fisher, Waupaes; c. Gruhle, Mani
towoc, and the officers.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1917-01-30
MARATHON COUNTY FAIR
FIRST WEEK IN SEPTEMBER

Our next county fair will be held
the first week in September. Three
of the fair associations in the Central
Wisconsin short ship circuit have de-
cided on fair dates. The other two
are Marshheld and Stevens Point The
former has agreed on the third week
in August and the latter the last week
lin August
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1917-01-30
AMERICAN SOCIETY OF EQUITY

H. G. Tank, who has held the office
of national treasurer of the American
Society of Equity for Several years,
refused reelection at the meeting of
the board of directors of the society
held in this city last Friday, and j.
Weller Long of Chicago, was elected to
the position. Mr.. Long will move his
family to this city and will commence
on the duties of his Office st once. The
main office of the society will be per-
manently established in Wausau.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1917-01-30
1915 SETS A RECORD

The year 1916 set a new mark for
the lumber industry of Wisconsin.
This was brought out at the session
of the Hemlock and Hardwood Manu-
facturers association which met at
the Hotel Pfister, Milwaukee, last
week The mills of Wisconsin spent
$37 100000 in wages of employees and
the purchase of supplies during the
year. The meeting was largely at
tended and there was banquet on
Thursday evening.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1917-01-30
GUARD COMING HOME

Company A, of Marshfield, and L, of
Rhinelander, and the Second Regiment
band will return to their homes as
soon as transportation can be ar
ranged for. They will go direct to
Fort Sheridan, Ill, where they will
be mustered out, and it is expected
they will all be at home about the
middle of February.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1917-01-30
CHOSEN VICE PRESIDENT

The annual meeting of the Wiscon-
sin Fair Secretaries met in Madison
the past week. The meeting was at
tended by the secretaries of the conn-
ty fairs, generally, throughout the
state. Gov. Philip made an address
10 the secretaries at the close OF the
meeting. J. D. Christie OF this city
was in attendance and was hsnored
by being elected the associations vice
president
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1917-01-30
HIGH SCHOOL NOTES

The second game in this seasons
basketball schedule came off Friday
night between the local High school
and Tomahawk teams. 1t was easily
won by the Wausau boys, the score
being 33 to 10. Mr.. Otto of Marshfield,
acted as referee. The local fellows
showed up well, playing a good game.
The lineup was as follows: Kenny,
Jensen and Buttenhoff, forwards;
Hess, center; Leak and Schneider,
guards. Coach Thompson used the
following subs in Friday nights game:
Cook, Eckerle, Grauer, Hoene and
Koenig.
On Saturday the Wausau basketball
squad went to Wittenberg, where a
very good game was played. The
game ended in tie of 81 to 81. The
fellows played five minutes more to
decide the winning team. Wittenberg
scored six points and Wausau one
point during that time. Wausau's line
up was as follows: Jensen and But
tenhoff, forwards; Hess, center !;
Schneider and Leak, guards. The
game with Wittenberg was interest
ing and exciting and will probably go
down as one OFT the best games on the
schedule, Wittenberg having a bunch
of good players.
Friday evening of this week Wau-
sau will play Stevens Point at the
''Y' gym here. This game is anxious
ly looked forward to, and good play
ing is expected.
On Thursday evening slides will be
shown on "Glimpses of Germany" and
william Tell" There will be films on
"Silas Mariner" Miss Martha Mac
Miller will give the lecture.
Miss Dorothy Bannen of Madison
teaching fellow, succeeds Miss Irene
| Higgins. at the High school. Miss
| Higgins has returned to the Univer-
sity of Wisconsin for the second sem
ester's work.
There is room for two or three
more people in Monday and Tuesday
| evenings cooking classes at the In
dustrial school.
About eighty-seven students en-.
tered the High school at the begin.
ming of the second semester. Five out
of this number are students from out
| OF the CITY
The members of the Latin club arr
going to give play this semester.
Report cards were given out this
roor.
The following miscellaneous pro
| gram will be given Friday afternoon
| The Ballad of the Brook" -------
-- Isabel Lounsberr.
"An Incident in the French Camp
William Koenis
missing Bobby Shaftoe" ------
Gertrude Jojadi
Goliath 92 parts) First Part -----
" Margaret Kun
Second Part ---Alice McDonal'
ssThe Worlds Bid For a Man -
-- Raymond Johanne
"Johnny's History Lesson" -------
Mildred Conklil
"A Garden Plot" q divisions)-
i First Esther Sickle
Second Helen Silbernage
Spinning Wheel Song ----------
THE Low-Backed Cow -----------
Ethel Edward
THE Song OF the Camp" --------
--------------- Stanley Egds
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1917-01-30
ST. PAUL'S MEMS CLUB

The annual meeting of the Mems
club of ST. Pauls church was held on
Wednesday evening. Reports were
read and the following officers elected;
President-Frank Ritter.
Vice Pres.-Fred Mohr.
Sec.-Frank Beer.
Treas-GustaYe Mueller.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1917-01-30

Walter Plautz, the infant child of
Mr.. and Mrs. julius Plautz of the town
of Berlin, died from commissions Sat-
urday morning. Funeral services were
conducted at the family home by Rev.
Koepp yesterday afternoon. Inter
ment was made in the town of Berlin
cemetery
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1917-01-30

Joseph Kondowski, the young son
of Mr. and Mrs. Paul Kondowski, of
the town of Elderon, was accidentally
smothered under a straw stack last
Friday. The lad had gone into the
yard to get some straw when part
of the stack fell over him resulting in
his death. He was under the straw
for about an hour before his body
was discovered. He was born in Mil
waukee, February 5, 1901, being fif
teen years, eleven months and twenty
one days of age. The remains were
taken to Hatley and on Saturday even
ing the body was taken to Milwaukee,
where the funeral was held today.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1917-01-30
REDUCTION IN FREIGHT RATES

Beginning May lst the freight rates
Of Wisconsin will be subjected to a
material reduction in accordance with
the decision rendered by the Railroad
Commission Thursday night in the
Tittemore freight rate case. Among
the more important conclusions
reached by the Commission are:
The present maximum distance tar
if for1Wisconsin is superseded sby a
new distance class rate tariff for the
whole state
Rates are materially low for the
first and fourth classes. Classes from
one to four apply to less than carload
lots.
The present rates are held to be
unreasonably high.
Carriers are required to establish
JOINT rates between all points in the
state of Wisconsin
The decision becomes effective Nav
LIST.
Inc reductions range all the way
from five to thirty per cent. depend
ing upon the classes. Annual savings
may approximate 100000.
One Of the greatest features of the
decision applies to the Joint rates
which the commission has ordered 70
De established on all of the carriers
1t was found that while there were al
present joint rates between some OF
'He railroads for part of Wisconsin
some Of these Joint rates being at
present on a favorable basis. that for
''' ."rser part of the state there ex.
'>,'u no Joint rates at all and that
nAeTe a shipment had to be made owe,
" '"0 roads it could only be made for
the sum of the locals. D'"'' '''
'ne commission fixed a basis fo,
JOINT rate schedules which make,
----- considerably lower than before
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1917-01-30

and he was one of the prominent
young men of Lincoln county He
owned a store and was postmaster at
Irma
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1917-01-30
DEATHS

Frederick, the infant son of Mr.. and
Mrs. Hugo Stolze of the town of
Hewitt, died early Saturday morn
ing. Burial was made in the town
of Easton cemetery Monday afternoon
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1917-01-30

Dorothy, the infant daughter of Mr..
and Mrs. George Baker, living on
Sturgeon Eddy road, died of convul-
sions early Saturday morning. The
child was born in this city, August
21, 1916. The funeral was held at the
home Monday afternoon, Rev. Richard
Evans officiating. Burial was made
in Pine Grove cemetery.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1917-01-30

Alex Langbecker, son of Mr.. and
Mrs. Paul Langbecker of the town of
Hamburg, passed away last week.
Blood poisoning was the cause of his
death. His funeral was conducted
Wednesday afternoon at one o'clock
from the home and one hour later
from the Lutheran church in the town
of Hamburg, Rev. Geiger officiating.
Deceased was born in the town of
Hamburg, August 10, 1901. He leaves
besides his parents, one brother, Har-
ry, and three sisters, Erna, Ruben and
Derona
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1917-01-30

Nicholas, the four years old son of
Prof. and Mrs. Spindler of Stevens
Point, passed away last Friday. Con-
vulsions was the cause of his death
The funeral was held Sunday Mr.
Spindler, who is one of the professors
of the normal school, is confined to his
home by illness, having been threat
ened with pneumonia
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1917-01-30
MEMORABLE EVENING
cntnhert Hinton OF Amigo Speaks
Rev. Refore the Rotary Club on
Thursday Evening"

~. Rotary club held its regular
~ u oraning supper and program
Tnoi..l,' -,,'.sdov evening in Cyrus Yaw-
OIL IN IN the First Universallst
Asy -ab The speaker Of the evening
cHu'I nor Cutubert Hinton, rector OF
was ,r,brose Episcopal church at An
y. -' snooer was served by the La
usO @ Aid society OF the church, dur
" rbicb there were many patrlotlc
mo otbar songs sung. led by K. 4.
u1.anner rI schultz orchestra played
-aIoctiops during the supper hour and
.o tome to the singing. Rev. Hin
80 was introduced by S. B. Tobey,
arosiding officer of the evening" ana
..ocaaded to give those present one
tbo most eloquent addresses ever
,.-.a.od to bv the club. His theme was
anna vslpe of Real Estate-With the
-. on the Real" In his prelim-
-, remarks he referred to our city
and its people and the Rotary club
- the very highest terms and made
.ororsI hits which placed him on the
hest of terms with his audience. For
-..o. an bour he was given the closest
at+or+ion by his listeners. Had the
time been again as long they would
ho,a wanted more-that is, Wausau
Potarians are never tired of being en-
tortained in the right way. The speak
er,s beautiful word paintings brought
hack to all, tender memories OF the
mast and he thoroughly convinced his
hearers that it was the man who heard
the birds sing, the wind sOughing
through the tree tops, who saw and
loved the beauties of nature, that was
the real owner of lands though he did
not own the legal right to a foot of
them rather than the man who had
his money invested and could only see
the selfish materialistic side-how
much he could make out of it in dol
lars and cents. To illustrate, he took
ND his old home in Ireland. MY
father leased it for a term of years.
To the man who owned it the old
home meant an investment. To me
it was as though it was my own, and,
as | look back to the memory of my
past, l assure you that old home is still
a part Of my real estate with the ac-
cent on the real" He spoke of cit
izenship along the same lines and re-
ferred to the war in Europe and what
it meant in a spiritual way.
A rising vote Of thanks was ten
dered Rev Hinton for his excellent
evenings entertainment at the close.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1917-01-30
HENRY B. HUNTINGTON
LAW AND REAL ESTATE
Scott ST., Opp. Court House. Wausau, Wis.
Over $500 Acres

of Fine Farming and Hardwood Lands for SAFE lincoln
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
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1917-06-05
What About The Future?

Will my Liberty Bond be a good as
money To me-
Yes. other United State government
bonds rave become very valuable.
Bonds that sold originally for 500 have
sold for $40 within two years.
We will not make You any false prom
Uses M to the value of Liberty Bonds.
But we will say that it j. the opinion of
great financial and business experts that
after the conclusion Of the war, trade
conditions will be such that we shal ex-
perience the greatest national prosperity.
We do not wish to conceal the fact that
this war may be long and costly and may
be YOU will nave to wait a while before you
can sell your bonds at a profit.
However. we do say with all earnest
ness and sincerity, that Liberty Bonds are
"a good. safe, sound investment on which
You cannot lose a cent, ON which YOU will
receive good interest, and one which one
day, YOU viii make a profit.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1917-06-05
THE END or DIPLOMACY.

"IIere We are.' cried the flapper. rs she and
F1ossie arrived at the spot where the Zeppelin
had fallen.
STEADY there,' said a constable. "You can't
ga through. You can get quite a good view
from here"
No. can't. Don't be silly. I'm short
sighted. I can't see a thing. I"
You can't 20 through. lady. That's al
there is to it,
"Oh. do. please. let me through"
NO good. miss. You can't pass beyond
here"
ooh. d. b. nice. now. I've come twenty
miles t. see il. Look here-here's a tcn-shil-
ling note. I'll promise not t. touch anything
or bring away any souvenirs. And Ill send
in subscription to the police orphanage. Now.
do let me pass. / know you viii. you've got
such a nice. kind face. and"
Its no use your talking"
"AlI right. then. You great, fat. hulking,
|overgrown Stacker! Why aren't You in Khaki
London Tit-Bits.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1917-06-05
TEN MILLION DOLLARS NATION
WILL SPEND|N YEAR TO MAKE
PROSPERITY GREATEST YET
M,AdOO Declares Coming Prosperity
Can't Be Prevented If Nation Tried

the American people. ID IL not enough of
an answer to the challenge thrown down
L. ~ that we subscribed grudginglv for
barely two billion dollars Of Liberty
Bonds. We must over--ub-cnbe this loan"
Mr.. McAdoo said that whatever differ
ence, may have been about the war be-
fore IL happened and there were honest diff
tercncs Of opinion about III. the present nv
no time to discuss them ar IA think VT
them.
There are times in the history Of every
nation when the hand OF mn unseen power
directs things. when individuals are ali
~~0lutcly impotent Nv control the course
of great events. This y one II those SUI
premc cri~i~e.. ! believe that God has
called the nation into this struggle be-
cause lie had a mighty purpose To serve.
do Won know what would happen M
Germany should be victorious a. She wuuid
be III she could bring France and England
To their knees. She would take the entire
British and French fleets. release her own
great fleet, which has been tied ~ ia the
Baltic during the war. and combining these
with the most destructive submarine fleet
on earth-hccuu~c she has it--he would
come here and put the iron heel VT W con
qucror upon your shores. We should have
Ia pay an indemnity that would represent
probably half the wealth 81 America.
which ~ ~250.n 900. 000, 900 and vou would
have taxation upon your shoulders To meet
that indemnity for a century to come"
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1917-06-05
fRv Associated Press. }

NEW YORK. June 4.-Ten billion dol
lars to be spent during the coming year
bv the United States and the allied gov
ernments for the products of American
farms. mines and factories. Secretary
McAdoo declared here last night will bring
to the country the greatest prosperity IN
its history.
"Some people profess apprehension
about the future ct business" said Mr..
McAdoo. ''Why gentlemen. prosperity IN
the next twelve months will be greater than
il ever has been in our history. You can
not prevent i # YOU try. The only thing
that can stop prosperity would be the re-
fusal of the people to support the r@ea>ona
BILE measures of taxation that are needed,
and to buy the bonds IT the government"
The secretary addressed 4 great mass
meeting At Carnegie Hall in behalf 81 the
Liberty Loan which. he warns. would sue
coed n it must succeedonly if everyone
did his duty. lie appealed to those who
cannot fight on the battlefront "a supply
the means that will enable the government
to provide for the soldier. who 20 "a the
front.
"Your government asks YOU not e. give
something, but 10 buy the best investment
on earth. something that H. a. safe a. cur
roncy and vet better because currcncv does
not bear interest. III asks YOU a. buy with
IN Your means in order that the govern
ment may properly equip our brave men,
who have 10 20 upon The field If battle to
protect your lives, your liberty and your
property.
Il hear some grumbling about taxation.
j. ii possible that IN this rich country.
when our sons are going "a the front Ia
give their lives for H.. there should b. any
.quibbling about the necessary taxation t.
take care If them upon the field of bat
tie?
IF this war continues for another IL
months, 1t j. probable that the total amount
of financing that the government viii have
to DO to cover it, v expenditures and 10
extend the necessary credits 10 the allied
governments will amount 10 $4,000. 0OO.-
600. 1t i proposed that only Is per cent
of this colossal sum-. namely. $500. O0O.-
900, shall be raised bv new taxation. When
one considers the magnitude NJ this task
and the probable economic effects " the
sale Of 4 $4,000, 900 900 " bond, within IT,
month. and the expenditure of the pro-
.ceedS in the purchase Of supplies ia this
country. It does not seem prudent or wise
10 provide by new taxation Il less amount
than II. 500. GOO. 1000.
There i always Il serious danger VI
hurtful initiation in war time when such
great bond issues must be made. \ rea-
sonable amount Of wholesome taxation.
properly distributed. il the best corrective.
The worst mistake made by the federal
government nj the outbreak Of the civil war
was it, failure 10 impose taxation vigor-
ou,ly and sufficiently. and resulted in un-
recess airy sacrifices Of human hfe and
treasure.
eve shall not fail if everyone does his
duty, but ! warn You that these great
things do not achieve themselves. They
can only he achieved through the com
blncd energy, determination and spirit oil
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1917-06-05
TWO VIEWPOINTS.

Thomas A.. Edison says the minimum
service any Of rs can render America and
the democracy Of the whole world j. 10 buy
Liberty bonds. lie SAYS no government III
The history of the world ever asked money
for a nobler purpose. lie says to buy a
bond is To pay the first premium on an in
%>urance policy against the death Of de
mocracy. against brutal Prussian militar-
ism. against future wars and their result
ant deaths and horrors. 4 Chicago poet
exploded his bomb Of patriotism after thi,
fashion:
Mary had a little bond,
She bought il for a dollar.
And every coupon she tore off
just made the kaiser holler.
Fort Worth Record.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1917-06-05
THE WORRIED RME

Two duelists were preparing 10 fight in a
farmers field. The farmer appeared. and as
be- hurried toward them with wild gestures.
the duelists. though not afraid II each other
at all. felt touched and pleased t. think that
the farmer took an interest in their welfare.
Hold on" the farmer cried. as this a
|duel:"
Yes" said a second.
Are they going 10 use pistols or swords? =
asked the farmer.
swords" said the second.
"Oh. alright then said the farmer. with a
smile ~ relief. IF they were going IL use
pistols l just wanted Won Ia hold on till | got
my live stock out ~ the field."-Philadelphia
Bulletin.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1917-06-05

FORT WORTH. Tex. June 5.-lIoe-
Receipts 1000: marhe. steady IT, D. lower
top Sl5.i5; bulk. Si5m 1876.
Cattle: Receipts 1000. including SOC
calves; market steady TOP steers ~l2
bulk ~s.50W IL; cows. top IS. bulk Y5m
80: heiter~, top Sll. bulk S6as bulls
top S7.75. bulk S5mG.50; calves. ton 81
bulk S6.50@ $50; ~tocker~: steers. ~6lo y
COWS S6.50@ 60; heitcr~ S6m $50; cnlve.
IT6m $50.
Sheep: Receipts 1000; market slow
few sold; Louisiana wether~ $3.50 1tuckci
owe. $50.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1917-06-05

Ii was the governor of Texas who said
there are too many people going hog wild
about higher education" Well, Texas has
lived down ether unfortunate incidents in
her history, and she will live down this
one also.