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Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1917-05-15
CONTROL OF FOOD SUPPLIES
Measure Introduced in Congress to
Give President Full Authority
in the Matter.

washington.-Goyernmental control
rof food. fuel. clothing and other neces-
isaries of life is contemplated In bill
which Representative Lever intro
idueed. The measure has adminiStra-
.tion support.
The bin would bring every agency
connected I 18th the food supply under
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1917-05-15
KING READY TO FLEE SWEDEN
Amsterdam Dispatch Declares Danger
of Revolution Great-Warships
at Disposal of Monarch.

London, May IAN Amsterdam dis
patch declares that the danger of a
revolution against the present govern
ment and royal family of Sweden is so
great that two warships have been
placed in the anchorage opposite the
royal palace to be available if the
king and queen are compelled to flee.
The situation in Sweden is serious.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1917-05-15
NEW RUSS REVOLT CHECKED
Provisional Cabinet Wins Support of
Soldiers and Workers-CounciI
Accepts Views.

Petrograd, May THE council of
workmen's and soldiers delegates
has accepted the governments ex-
PLANTATION of it's May-day note by a
vote of 81 to 10.
1t has decided that the incident is
closed.
The antigovernment street demon
stration was completely swamped by
a gigantic procurement demonstra-
ton on Friday evening. There were
dents.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1917-05-15

concealed damage is discovered. They
will add 535,722 tons to Americas mer-
chant marine. Some can be made
ready in four months for transports if
wanted.
Neutrality-suspicious. have been
closed between the MatsOn Navigation
company and the federal shipping
board, it is reported here, to tow the
informed German vessels in the Ha-
waiian islands ports to the Pacific
coast for repairs, after which it was
said the ships would be used for war
purposes.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1917-05-15

force TO France. we are convinced
that the presence of United States
troops on the battle front would tend
materially to shorten the period of the
war and impress upon the European
powers in tremendous fashion the
strength and virility of our nation.
Kindly let US know when your arrange
mentS have been made. (Signed) ].
Ogden Armour, William Wrigley, Jr.,
4. ID. Hubert, DR.. Frank Billings. SAM
uel Hastings, c. II. Poppenhusen, DR..
A. ID. Bevan. Fred S James, Frederick
d. CountisS.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1917-05-15

There was a time in the country's
history when military enumerators,
becked by bayonets, went out among
the people to take compulsory SerV-
ice census. Today, under the principle
of universal liability to service, the ex-
ecution of the law is put into the
hands of the people.
The approval of the new national
army bill and the presidents prOclama-
ton Hereunder have been cOincident.
All persons within the age limits pre-
scribed are required to present them
selves for registration at the customary
voting places in the. voting precincts
in which they have their permanent
homes, on a day which the president
will announce.
The governor of each state Is the
chief of registration therein. The ma
chinery of registration in each county
lis in charge of the sheriff, the county
clerk, and the county physician, act
ing ex officio, unless a different board
shall be announced by the governor. In
cities containing populations of more
than 10000, the registration will be
under the control of the mayor and Sc
Ilected boards of registration. In order
that the designated county and city
Officials, and the people generally, can
'get q clear understanding of the CEN
sus methods the following brief out
line is given:
The sheriffs, or other designated Off
Icials, Immediately upon receiving no.
tice from the governor, shall appoint
registrars for each voting precinct.
; Apportionment of Registrars.
The proportion of registrars shall be
one for each 10 persons to be regis
tered. Each age to be registered will
comprise about per cent of the popu-
lation.
If, for instance, all men between
nineteen and twenty-five years of age,
inclusive, are to be registered, the reg
istrar would have to enroll about z
per cent of the precinct population.
1t is desirable to accept the services
of competent volunteer registrars to
serve without compensation. All reg
istrars must be sworn.
The voting place in each precinct
must be prepared for registration. Full
printed instructions covering every de-
tail of registration will be in the hands
of sheriffs and mayors on the fifth day
after the presidents proclamation.
Cities of Over $4,000 Population.
The mayor of city containing more
than 10000 inhabitants, or the officials
designated by the governor therein,
shall, with approval of the governor
appoint for each ward or convenient
minor subdivision containing about 3d.
900 people one registration board, and
shall designate one officer of each
board to perform duties similar to
those imposed on the sheriff, as here
tofore outlined. If the mayor desires.
he may appoint q central board to CO.
,ordinate the work of minor boards.
Duties of County Clerks, and Of
Clerks of Cities of Over $4,000
People.
On the fifth day after the president
las issued his proclamation, clerks of
counties and cities of over 10000 must
secure a supply of blanks and copies
OF the registration regulations from
the sheriff or from the mayor. Absen-
tees and the sick will apply to such
clerks to have their registration cards
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1917-05-15

control of the president. This viii in
clude stimulation of production. pre-
venton OF waste, regulation of distri-
button. prohibition of boarding and
elimination of speculation.
The president would have authority
10 direct shipments of focdstuffs into
markets where needed most. He would
also have power TO req0ISition fac.
tories mines and other establishments.
The bill contains q clause to pre-
vent flooding of the American market
by importations. so these articles win
not compete with American producsA
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1917-05-15

ABSTRACTS

We have the only abstract of Mara
thon county. We have thoroughly
qualified abstractor, and make abb
stracts at reasonable prices. We are
responsible for all abstracts made by
US and guarantee that they show the
condition of the title properly as it
appears on record.
An abstract or title is useful L you
desire to sell or mortgage your prop
erty, and is very valuable in ascertain
ing defects in your title that can be
easily remedisd, and yet might be suf-
f1cient to spoil sale. If you desire
an abstract of the title to your prop
erty, call and see US.
Wausau Law & Land Association
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1917-05-15
CHICAGO TO RAISE REGIMENT
f, influential Men Behind Movement
That viii Add Force to Nations
Military Strength.

Chicago. - Chicago captains of
finance and industry will raise a regi-
ment TO send 70 France. Details were
made public ,.irough the following tele-
gram which has been sent to Theodore
Roosevelt:
Chicago desires to raise the first vol
unteer regiment for the expeditionary
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1917-05-15
Sees Direct War With U. S.

Meriden, Conn, May T. Former
President Taft, in an address here, de-
clared that there is possibility Of the
war becoming a direct conflict between
this country and Germany if separ-
ate neaee were formed with Russia.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1917-05-15
Salute Flag Memorial Day.

New York, May EVERY citizen Of
the United States is asked by the Ma
tional School Camp association. as a
salute to the flag at noon on Memorial
day, to stand motionless and with
barred head for one minute.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1917-05-15
Brazil Frees German Enuou

Rio Janeiro, May Son receipt of
cablegram from the Brazilian minis
ter to Germany that he expected to
arrive in Zurich soon. the government
has ordered that the German minister
be permitted to leave.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1917-05-15
Unable TO Seize German Ships.

Washington, May Git was revealed
In the house that an unpublished provi-
sion in the agreement with Denmark,
by which the Danish West Indies were
acquired by the United States, was
that German ships would not be seized.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1917-05-15
Shaver HANGED by Mob.

Phoenix, Ariz., May Starr Daley,
who killed James Ray Gibson and at
tackled Mrs. Gibson, was hanged to an
electric power pole by a mob of so
men after a chase across the desert at
night
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1917-05-15
England Lent s1oo.ooo.ooo

Washington, May 9.-The government
has decided to lend Great Britain $780,
100000 to meet her needs in this coun-
try during May. A second installment
of $25,000,0O0 was transferred to the
British embassy.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1917-05-15
snanneIl Gets Five Years.

Coleman, Tex, May S.-Harry Span
nell was found guilty on the charge of
numbering Lieut.. Col. NJ. c. Butler at
Alpine last July. Sentence was set at
five years. He had been acquitted Of
the charge of killing his wife,
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1917-05-15
Double Dock Guards

Duluth, Mimi, May 5.-Precautions
adopted by authorities In guarding the
ore docks here have been doubled.
Strict orders have been given to shoot
to kill any person refusing to halt an.
er being challenged.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1917-05-15
Ball League May Disband.

Winona, Mimi, May 1.-THE Missis-
sippi league, comprising clubs in cities
of Wisconsin and Minnesota, probably
will be disbanded for the year fol-
lowing the withdrawal of the local
club,
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1917-05-15
$4,000, Dozen Euus Lost

Washington. May S.-More than 49,
| 100000 dozen eggs, most of them
spring eggs, are spoiled in cold stor-
age, because their shells have been
slightly cracked in handling, the de-
partment of agriculture announced.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1917-05-15
Discharged Guard Arrested

Oklahoma City, Okla. May Gov
ernor Williams caused a warrant to
be issued for the arrest of w. 81.
Christman, a business man, on a
charge of violation of the state law.
He discharged a guard.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1917-05-15
LEWIS Driven From Jaffa.

New York, May 9.-The entire Jew
lsh population of Jaffa, Palestine.
about 5000 men, women and children
of many nationalities, were forced by
the Turks on April l to evacuate their
homes and flee from the city.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1917-05-15
q. s. Accepts Yacht.

Washington, May THE navy has
accepted the offer of DR.. John A. Har-
Kiss of New York to supply his steam
yacht Surf as a hospital ship. The
ship can care for "a patients. She
will do coast duty.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1917-05-15

Will Send Base Hospitals to Front.
Washington, May 7.-Defnite plans
have been completed for sending
United States army base hospitals TO
the fighting front in France. The
plumber of units cannot for obvious
reasons be disclosed.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1917-05-15
Two Refuse Posts.

Amsterdam. May counts Moritz
Esterhazy and Stefan Bethlen have de-
clined Premier TiSza's offer of seats
in the cabinet. Both men stated they
must first consult Count Julius An
Grassy, leader of the opposition.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1917-05-15
MANY doctors Go to France.

Washington, May 5.-Three hundred
ambulances and 1000 doctors and driv-
ers will be sent to France as soon as
a transport can be obtained, it was an
nounced by the council Of national de-
zense.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1917-05-15
Blast in Munition Plant.

Kingsport Tenn, May 9.-An explo'
| sion at the Federal Dycstuff and Chem
lcal company's plant, which makes mu'
nitions, wrecked some of the build
ings, killed one man, and fatally
burned others. One man is missing.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1917-05-15
ARMY DRAFT LAW
NOW IN EFFECT
War Department Issues lnstruc-
tons for the Guidance of
Officials Concerned.
GOVERNORS TO HAVE CHARGE
Chief Executive of Each State Made
Head of Registration Therein
Mayors and Selected Boards
Given Authority in Cities
of More Than 10000.

Washington.-Instr concern
ing the methods of carrying into effect
the mandates of the army draft law
have been issued by the war depart
ment. Responsible officials will be gov
erned by the following orders:
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1917-05-15
sbips Held in Ice.

sault Ste. Marie, Mich, May D.
Packed by the northwest wind, the ice
hound steamers have been unable TO
move. The present indications are
that little progress can be. made until
the wind shifts.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1917-05-15
sebeIdemann Heads com,,i,.s.

Amsterdam, May 5.-Adyices re-
ceived from Berlin say that a constitu-
ent committee of the reiehstag was
formed with Philip Seheidemann. So
cialist, as president, and Doctor Won
Veit, conservative. as vice president.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1917-05-15
Nebraska Governor Acts.

Omaha, Neb., May Ex-Governor
Neville of Nebraska has named a COM
mittee to hold a series of food conser-
walton meetings in Omaha, May % to
Is inclusive; plans include mobiliza-
ton of all the resources for production
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1917-05-15
Blasts Kill 551 cermans

Basel, Switzerland. May 5.-The
powder factory at Furth, Germany,
exploded, killing 521 persons, and a
similar explosion at Troisdoorf killed
30, according TO reports received here
by wireless.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1917-05-15
New York Leads Draft

Washington, May 5.-Under the mi.
tial draft TO secure 10000 men to
make up the first army for the war
with Germany. New York VIII furnish
the greatest number, $3.50, and Ne
yada the lowest, 500.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1917-05-15
Indiana Man Killed in France.

Valparaiso, Ind. May 81. w. Van
After. twenty-seven, who left here two
years ago for the war in Europe. was
killed at Vimy ridge. April 9. E. j.
Van After, his brother. received the
official notification.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1917-05-15
Roumania Asks U. S. for Loan,

Washington, May S.-The Roumani-
an government has applied to the Unit
ed States for loan to assist in the
prosecution of the war. Roumania de-
sires between SS0,000.0O0 and $4,000
600
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1917-05-15
Many Airplanes Shot Down.

Berlin, May 1S.-Fourteen British
and French airplanes were shot down
on the western front Sunday, the Ger
man war office announced.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1917-05-15
their home precincts by registration
Absentees and the Sick.

their home precincts by registration
day.
Absentees and the Sick.
Persons absent from their home
counties may be registered by mail. 1t
so absent, man should go to the clerk
of the county where he may be staying,
on the sixth day after the date OF the
presidents proclamation. If he is in q
city of over 10000 population, the city
clerk is the official to whom to apply.
The absentee will be told how to reg
lister, but he must mail his card in
time to reach his precinct by registra-
ton day.
Persons too sick to present them
selves for registration must send 9
competent person to the county or city
clerk on the sixth day after the is
suing of the proclamation. The clerk
will give instructions for registration.
Colleges, Universities, Homes and 9th
err Institutions.
officials of educational, charitable
and other institutions should apply for
instructions to the county or city clerk
on the sixth day after the date of the
proclamation for instructions as to
convenient method of registration.
The wardens of jails, penitentiaries,
and reformatories should apply to the
county or city clerk for instructions on
the sixth day.
Five days after the date of the pres
ident's proclamation complete regula-
tons will be in the hands of all sheriffs
and of the officials Of cities of over
10000 population.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1917-05-15

The president is authorized to
call upon all public officers to as
sist in the execution of the law.
The plan is, however, to rely on
the people for the proper execu-
ton of the law. 1t is expected
that patriotic citizens will offer
their services free as registrars.
Such services will be greatfully
acknowledged. Volunteers for
this service should communicate
Immediately with the proper Off
ciaI.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1917-11-27
RED CROSS NOTES

At the Red Cross headquarters it
has been declared that more sweaters
are needed for the soldiers. 1t is i'm
perative that all sweaters, wristlets
and socks that can possibly be made
by the women of the country should
be turned into the supply department
at the earliest possible date. With
the cold weather coming on, the de-
mand for sweaters especially has been
urged
A second class in surgical dressings
has been deemed advisable at the Red
Cross rooms here, because of the large
number attending the first class and
more applications being received.
The second class will meet for in
structions on Friday mornings of
each week The course consists of
the making of standard surgical
dressings used in the hospitals.
The Friday morning class in surgi-
because of the Thanksgiving season
coming the latter part of the week.
The Red Cross headquarters in
Wausau will be closed from Wednes-
day evening of this week until Mon
day morning, December 8, because of
the Thanksgiving holidays.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1917-11-27
MARCEL KNECHT
Speaks at the High School Auditorium
Tonight

Marcel Knecht, accompanied by
(Captain) Father NJ. Souris,, arrived
in Wausau this noon, and were taken
to the Wausau Club, where a lunch
con was served them and committee
of about fifteen citizens.
The famous French delegate to the
United States addressed the students
at the high school at 200 o'clock and
at 5 o'clock spoke to the laboring men
at the Underwood Veneer Co., where
he was introduced by Hon. A. L.
Kreutzer, and at the Curtis & Yale
Co., and at three o'clock, with Father
Souris, was given a reception by the
Knights of Columbus at their hall.
At 500 this evening he will address
our people at the High school audito-
rum. This will be free to all who de-
sire to hear him and none should
miss the opportunity.
Rabbi Stephen s. Wise, New York,
who is well known in Wisconsin,
states that M. Knecht is strong and
splendid representative of the cause
of the allies" and that when he I'M
dertakes a talk he is there to make
stirring and wonderful address"
He will be introduced by Judge A. H.
Reid
From this city Marcel Knecht and
Father Souris will go to Denver.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1917-11-27
ANNUAL MEETING OF THE
CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
Held Last Evening in st. Johns Guild
Hall-Large Attendance

Last evening the members of the
Chamber of Commerce of this city
held its annual meeting in Guild hail.
of st. Johns church. There were
seventy present at the dinner, which
was served by ST. Marthas Guild.
An orchestra rendered inspiring
music, during the dinner hour and
patriotic songs were sung under the
direction of r. E. Puchner.
Following the dinner business ses-
sion was held and reports read by
W. w. Albers, president; w R. Chel-
lis, secretary and Otto Mueller, treas
urer, and by J. n Manson, who read
the report of the nominating COM
mittee. The reports of the officers
showed that the work of the Chamber
of Commerce was bearing excel
lent fruit, and was reflected in the
fine financial condition of business in
Wausau. They also showed the won
derful progress in our city the past
year.
The nominating committee reported
the following, selected as directors
for the coming year:
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1917-11-27
MR.. McNAUGHTON AT FORT SHER-
IDAN AND CAMP GRANT

d. McNaughton returned home this
morning from business trip to Chi
cago and during short respite he
visited the Officers Training camp at
Fort Sheridan on Friday and met
nearly all the young men from Wau-
sau-N. H. Bells, Bert Foster, A. c.
Peth, Ben Alexander, c. S. Gilbert, Jr.,
and E. E. Johnson, and found them all
well and in good spirits, although, as
would be expected, tho little anxious
as to the outcome of their examina
tions.
at was certainly interesting" Mr..
McNaughton said, "to see the work
they had been engaged in-the dug
outs, trenches etc" On Saturday he
went to Camp Grant, near Rockford.
This is an immense camp" he said,
"but it being Saturday, great many
of the soldiers were on leave of alb
sence. l met a number of the boys
of the Wausau contingent, but it hap
pened that most of them were on
guard duty at various places on the
grounds. John Prahl very kindly
showed me around as far as his own
time and duties permitted. Quite a
number of the boys from Wausau have
gone to training camps in Arkansas
and Texas. Camp Grant is on large
scale and the barracks, ETC., seem to
be comfortable and the boys are well
satisfied with the conditions. 1t was
pleasant to hear of the nice things we
hear about the Y. M. G. A. substan-
tiated by the men of the grounds re-
CARELESS of religious views. The Y. NJ
C. A. buildings stand out prominently
all being painted"
He met his daughter, Miss Ethel, and
her friend, Mrs E. W. Smith, of Tom
ahawk, in Chicago, and had pleasant
| visit with them until they returned
to their home city.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1917-11-27
Harvey Bloom. 500 steuben stree

Harvey Bloom, SO2 Steuben street,
has chicken-pox.
Charles Parker, Jr., son of Mr.. and
Mrs c. E. Parker, is i'll with diph-
liberia.
The postmasters of the county met
in Wausau on. Friday to talk over
postal matters.
Henry Conlin of Virginia, son of
DR.. B. H Conlin, has entered the
U. S. military service.
Several inches of snow fell last
night and it has been cloudy and snow
has fallen all day. The weather bu-
reau says clear for tomorrow.
Mrs. George Arnold and children
have departed for Dunbar to make
their future home. They have been
visiting at the home of Mrs. Arnold's
parents, Mr.. and Mrs. VIM. Kuckuk.
The headquarters store of Hart
Schaffner & Marx in this city is Seim
Bros, opposite the court house,
where all wool brands of clothing
for men and young men, can be found
if applied for and where you get the
most for YOUR money. adv
The Farmers Cooperative Pack
ing company has taken over the meat
market owned by ]. H. Brandt, locat-
ed at the corner of Second and Wash
ington streets, have closed its doors
and are now renovating and remodel
ing it in it's entirety. A week or ten
days will be occupied in fitting this
establishment anew and when open
for business again will handle all
kinds of meats, fish and canned goods,
all to be inspected by a government
inspector and the "cash and carry
system will prevail.
Two inexperienced reporters were
sent by the editor of newspaper to
a suburban town to write up the burn
! ing of an orphan asylum. Late that
night, when the news editor was Won
dering why no copy about the fire
was coming by wire, a telegraph mes
senger rushed in and handed him a
dispatch. He opened it and read:
Dear Strive are here. What shall
we do?" 1t bore the signatures of the
two men sent to write up" the fire.
The news editor made few remarks
and then he wrote on a telegraph
form this brief message: Find out
where the fire is hottest and Jump in. y