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Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1918-05-21
TRAGEDY IN BUCHANAN'S LIFE
Recent Revelations Show Why States
man Selected No Mate to Share
His Greatness.

President James Buchanan died a
bachelor. The story of the tragedy
that caused him not to marry was
brought out during the debate in the
house of representatives on a motion
to erect a monument to Buchanan in
Washington. Gen. Isaac r. Sherwood
of Ohio told the story as he heard 1t
from a friend of Buchanan's at the
White House forty years ago.
"In his youth James Buchanan's
heart was won by the charms OF the
beautiful Miss Anna G. Coleman, who,
like himself, resided in Lancaster, Pa,
said General Sherwood. "They were
soon betrothed and were counted the
handsomest couple in all the country
around. Some time after the engage
ment had been announced Mr.. Buchan-
an was obliged to go out of town on
a business trip. On his return he
stoned In to see Mrs. William Jen'
ktns' who was entertaining a Miss
Oracle HUXLEY, daughter of General
Hubley. an officer of the revolutionary
war.
"a gossiping young woman told Miss
Coleman of Mr.. Buchanan's visit and
aroused her jealousy. On the spur OF
the moment she penned an angry note
and released him from his engagement.
A short time after this incident party
was arranged to go to Philadelphia to
attend an opera. Miss Coleman was
included In the invitation, and on ar
irving at Philadelphia, on plea of In
disposition, remained at the hotel. On
their return from the opera Miss Cole
man was found dead. She had killed
herself. This broke James Buchanan's
heart. and he never married and never
loved another woman"
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1918-05-21

the brother murmured, dropping his
eyes. ''It was one chance in a mil
lion"
mo doubt it was. 1t seems those
Spaniards will sell their souis''
Exactly. We can dig food from the
earth and pluck it frorl the trees, but
good Mausers don't grow on every
bush. Besides, of what use would
money be to US when we have no place
to spend it?'
''True" After moment Rosa
unused aloud: 81 wonder if Cueto found
the treasure? If only we had that"
"He didn't find It," Esteban declared,
positively. "T'-he hesitated-'T think
1 know why he didn't. 1 think know
where it is"
"Where is it?" breathlessly inquired
the girl.
After furtive look over his Shout
der Esteban whispered, 'In the WELL"
you're jokingI"
mo, no! Think for yourself. 1t
was old Sebastian who dug that
we'll"
Eyes"
"And he alone shared fathers conf
dence. That sunken garden was all
Sebastian's work. No one else was al
lowed to tend it. Why? I'll tell you.
They feared to let anyone else draw
the water. Isabel searched for years
If that treasure had been above ground
her sharp nose would have smelled it
out, and now Cueto has moved the very
EARTH"
Rosa sat back disappointed. $50
that's your theory?"
TITS more than a theory" the boy
| insisted. Look at this" From the
pocket of his cotton trousers he pro-
duced an odd-looking coin, which he
placed in Rosa's hand.
'Why, it's gold! It's a Spanish
doubloon," she said. Its the first one
l ever saw. Where did you find it?"
you'll think I'm crazy when 1 tell
you-sometimes l think so myself. l
found it in Isabers hand when took
her from the well !"
Rosa was stricken speechless.
"She clutched 1t tightly" Esteban
hurried on, ''but as 1 made the rope
fast her hand relaxed and l saw it in
the lantern light. 1t was as if-well,
as if she gave it to me. l was too
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1918-05-21
Tree That Wouldn't Die,

One of the giant redwoods in Men
docinO county, California, has shown
that in spite Of its combined foes. the
wind and the forest fire, it has made
up its mind to keep right on living In
the same spot where it has stood for
dozens of years. During terrible
storm on the mountain the top of this
big tree was broken off, and later the
trunk was nearly destroyed by a for
est fire; yet enough vitality remained
for young tree to rise from the roots
of the older one and to grow up within
the wide trunk which serves as a pro-
lection against the wind. The original
tree was a magnificent specimen more
than IL feet in diameter, towering high
in the air, and it's youthful successor
should be of gOOdly size when the old
stump is ready to fall away.-St.
Nicholas.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1918-05-21

badly frightened to think much about
it, as you may imagine. It was a hor-
rible place. all slime and foul water;
the rocks were slippery. But that coin
was in her fingersr'
Rosa managed to say: Impossible
Then she must have had it when she
fell"
mo, mol l saw her hands up-
stretched, her fingers open, In the
moonlight"
ITS uncanny. Perhaps"
Eyes. Perhaps some unseen hand
led her to the place so that we should
at last come into our own. Who knows?
There's no doubt that father hid his
money. He turned his slaves into gold,
he bought jewels, precious metal, any
thing he could hide. Well, perhaps
there were old coins in the lot. The
water in the well is shallow; Isabel
must have CROPPED this piece from the
bottom. Some day l shall explore the
hole and-we shall see."
Rosa flung her arms rqpturously
about her brothers neck and kissed
him. wouldn't it be glorious?" she
cried. Wouldn't it be wonderful, to
be rich, and to want for nothing; to
have fine clothes and good things to
eat once more? Good things to eat /"
Her lip quivered. "Oh-Tm so hun
cry"
poor little girl !"
"Wait till O'Reilly hears about this"
Rosa was all excitement once more.
He'll be glad he came and got me,
If he does come"
Esteban caressed her Hell come,
never fear. 1 know 1T. Every time 1
leave you my heart is in my throat for
fear of what may happen in my alb
sence-and yet 1 can't always be at
your side"
There You acknowledge that 1
handicap you. Except for me you would
be making a glorious name for your
self"
Nothing of the sort. More probably
I'd be getting myself killed. No! It's
be ter this way. We must be brave
and patient and-ttink of what is wait
ing for US at the bottom of that well"
1t was indeed great piece of luck
which had enabled Esteban Varona to
buy half-dozen Mausers from a Span
ish soldier. Through Asensio's ae-
quaintance he had profited by the dis
honesty of al enemy, and, although 1t
had taken all his money TO effect the
purchase, Esteban considered the sac
rifice well woztA while. The fire of
patriotism burned fiercely in him, as
did his hatred of Paneho Cueto, and
the four trusty young negroes TO whom
he had given rifles made, with Asens.o
and himself, an armed party large
enough to be reekoned with. These
blacks were excitable fellows, and
wretched marksmen. but, on the other
hand, each and every one had been
raised with machete ar his hip and
knew how TO use it. After few pre-
Iiminary forays under Esteban's lead
ership they had absorbed . biz OF diE-
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1918-05-21
Teeth Frozen,

This all happened when zero wealth
er prevailed and the victim was Cliff
ford Allhands, county recorder of
Clark county. When he woke up one
of those cold mornings, his teeth were
certainly not chattering with cold, he
says. for they were frozen tight and
he could not move them until they had
been thawed out. You see he placed
them in a glass of water and the wa
ter was solid cake of ice.-Indianap-
oils News.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1918-05-21
CUET0'S TREACHERY BRINGS NEW PERLs UPON
ESTEBAN AND ROSA

snopssDon Esteban Verona Cuban his wealth
jewels and title deeds-in hiding
place known Sebastian at
the birth
of the hidden Sebastian his refusal she
Don Esteban Evangina Sebasan Don
Esteban
Sebastian kills Don Eseban and is himself killed Many
Donna Isabel unable ind the hidden Don Mario
United States. OReily
her wait for him until he from New
while walking
discovered
to In OReily a
him
to
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1918-05-21
Effect of Gold Discoveries.

The value of gold diminishes and
general prices rise on each important
discovery of gold, which is likely to
increase the quantity of money in cir.
culation. The greatest revolution in
prices occurred after the discovery of
America. This started about 1920 and
happened again in 1854, when Mexican
and Peruvian currency invaded Europe,
In ancient times, Pliny and Plutarch
so state, the value of land increased
fully two-thirds because of the influx
of gold brought back by Paolo Emilio
following the conquest of Macedonia.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1918-05-21
SaiInr1s Joke

naval officer told a sea story at a
banquet.
"Sailors have strong sense of hu-
NOR he said. "a certain young sailor
was lust back from a nine-months
cruise. He celebrated his return in a
great many bars. and when the last
har closed he danced down the street
with his pockets filled with bottles of
beer. and waving a bottle in either
hand above his head.
Boys he said, its disgraceful
what I'm going TO say for sailor, but
its the truth have a horror of
gaterr"
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1918-05-21

when, true to her promise, Rosa
emerged from the hut with an apol-
= Tor having slept so long. Evan
gellna protested, though her eyes
were heavy and she had been yawn-
ing prodigiously for hours. But for
once the girl was firm. Having f.
nally prevailed in her determination,
she seated herself in the warm place
Evangelina had vacated. and. curling
her small feet under her, she settled
herself. chin in hand, to think Of
ORelliy. 1t was good time to think,
for the jungle was very still and the
night like velvet curtain.
1--WE had better leave the horses
here" Pancho Cueto hesitatingly adj
dressed the dim blur which he knew
to be Colonel Cobo. The colonel Of
volunteers was in a vile temper, what
with the long night ride and an error
OF Cueto's which had considerably
heightened the journey.
Where is the house?" growled the
officer.
Not far. But the path is rocky
and the horses feet"
Yes, yesi There was a creak OF
saddle feathers and a groan as the
colonel dismounted. Nov, my good
Cueto," he threatened, another Of
your mistakes and I'll give you some
thing to remember me by"
A curt order brought his men out
of their saddles. One of their num-
Der was detailed to guard the ami
mails, while the rest fell in behind
Cueto and followed him up the trail
by the starglow.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1918-05-21
peanuts as consumptIon Gun.

A doctor has suggested that a die.
of peanuts is a cure for consumption.
He records the case Of two young
women who had grown sick of cod
liver oil and tonics and who were
treated by him with salted peanuts
all they could eat-combined with in
halations OF vinegar. Both patients
became plump, and after one years
inhalation ceased coughing. and were
pronounced cured. Peanuts are rec
commended also Cor sleeplessnesa
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1918-05-21
Sounded Like That.

The nurse in a well-to-dO family
overheard the little son of the house
telling his sister how he had hid be-
hind the portiere and spied on big sis
ter and her beau.
ooh, tell me what they did," cried
little sister.
at was such fun" chuckIeG the boy.
''The big chump Topped down on his
knees and then he said: Answer me.
Clara. can stand this expense no
longer Boston Transcript.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1918-05-21
Where His Doubt Lay.

Mr.. George Robey dearly loves a
joke.
Recently certain well-known
brother comedian whom he met casu-
ally in the street remarked to him
that he had a great mind to write a
book.
81 doubt it." replied George.
doubt what?" said his friend in an
injured voice; shat / can write a
book?
"Oh, no." was the reply; that you
have a great mind"
Knowing G. RS reputation for be-
ing a bit of a wag his friend readily
fOrgaye him.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1918-05-21
Important 10 Motheya
Over There to STAY.

A Southern darby, who had enlist
ed in the American eXpeditionary
forces, was all pale upon arriving in
France. "Myl My!" he exclaimed,
''it sho' takes some nerve to cross dat
Atlantic ocean. If it don't freeze all
ovah and railroad amt built across
to nah home in Atlanta rs a Euro
pean fo' de rest of my life"
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1918-05-21
Smoked Shark on Sale

Fishermen along the Atlantic Coast
from Florida north have begun taking
sharks suitable for food purposes and
smoking the meat, says a bulletin of
the United States food administration.
This product is reported to be coming
into the market and finding ready sale.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1918-05-21
cutlcura Heals Eczema

And rashes that itch and burn. If
there is tendency to pimples. ETC..
prevent their return by making Cuti-
cura your daily toilet preparation. For
free samples address, "Cuticura, Dept
x, Boston" At druggists and by mail.
Soap %, Ointment % and 50.-Adv.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1918-05-21
Practical.

Claire-Why give candy to June7
Bob has all her love.
Young Dentist-Yes, but 1 have al:
her dentistry. Bob's only a lover.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1918-05-21

DR.. Pierce's Pleasant Pellets are the
original little liver pills put up 40 years
ago. They regulate liver and bowels. AID.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1918-05-21
The Refusal,

He-How'd you like a pet dogf
She-Now, Charlie, haven't I told
you that don't intend to marry?
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1918-05-21
And Food for wheatIess DAVIS.

If an actor could dine on his own
roles what a cinch he would have
Florida Times Union,
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1918-05-21

When everything else fails a beauti-
full spring hat may turn a woman's
head.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1918-05-21

Sturgeon Bay-The first Dood coun-
ty soldier TO lose his life in France
was Private Lester Dewey Erksine, 20
years old, son of Mr.. and Mrs. Lincoln
81. Erksine of Jacksonport. He died
Of meningitis.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1918-05-21

Oconomowoc - Archbishop S. G..
Messmer of Milwaukee ordained the
Rev. Fathers Aloysius Kipells of st.
Paul, Frank Berg of Milwaukee, and
Aloysius Pregenzer of Chicago to the
Redemptorist priesthood at the Re-
demptorist college chapel at Lac La
Belle.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1918-05-21

Esteban and his followers ar
rive on the scene in the nick of
time. What happened when
they encountered Colonel Cobo
and his men is told In the next
instalIment.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1918-05-21

La Crosse-In letter to the Cham.
Der of Commerce, Congressman J. J.
Esch of La Crosse urged all residents
to lay in a supply of coal for the COM
ing winter at the earliest available
moment.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1918-05-21

La Crosse-The war on fortune tell
ers, who make money off persons hav-
ing relatives in the army, started by
Mayor A. A. Bentley, reaped another
victim in municipal court when a jury
found Mrs. Samuel Mitchell, trance
medium, guilty. She was fined $4143.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1918-05-21

Kenosha = The federal government
has approved the schedules for the
completion of the Sheridan road thru
Kenosha county and has ordered the
road completed this year. The Ken
osha portion of the road has been
known to tourists as the worst road in
Wisconsin.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1918-05-21

Ashland-For the third time in less
than six weeks an Ashland mob tarred
and feathered citizen of German
birth. The latest victim is William
Landraint, 62 years old, who was GUS
ted as income tax assessor two months
had been made against him.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1918-05-21

Winneconne - Walter Neuman, who
lives on the John Mueller place, two
miles west of this village, was serious
" injured by bull. He was knocked
dos-n and gored, his collar bone and
bres st-bone being broken and other
injuries inflicted.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1918-05-21

Appleton = H. Nabbefeldt is hatch
ing out chicks this spring on a more
extensive scale than ever. He is en-
ploying fifteen incubators, and has al
ready Disposed of 1850 chicks. He
has the incubators divided into three
sections and each week replenishes a
section with 1920 eggs.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1918-05-21

Oshkosh-The county board of SUI
pervisors has taken action to buy five
acres adjoining the present fair site
the Winnebago County Fair associa-
ton fulflls an agreement to distribute
its stock among the farmers.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1918-05-21

La Crosse-Discharge because he
is alleged to have failed to account for
railroad fare, L. H. White, now La
Crosse business man, has started a
suit against the Chicago, Milwaukee &
st. Paul railroad for $11,S00. White
served for many years as passenger
conductor and insists that he is inno-
cent of the charge.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1918-05-21
sEIIIIIIIIuIIIIIIIIIIIIIlIIIII.IIIIIIHIIIInn
! HAPPENINGS
: OF THE WEEK
: In WISCONSIN !

New MISUNDERSTANDING of this city
several fiat cars filled with blazing
lumber pulled into the city at a sixty
mile gait. The trainmen discovered
the fire after leaving Necedah, aban-
doned the rest of the train and rush
ed with the blazing pile to New Lis
bon for water. The fire department
saved all but one of the cars.
Appleton-First place in the Law
renee contest for oratorical and ex-
tenporaneous speaking at Peabody
Hall was won by Louis Katelanoss of
Beloit and Morgan Schaefer of Wau-
sau, respectively. Schaefer spoke on
why American Democracy Must
VIM" and Katelanoss' subject was
"The Wandering Jew"
Appleton-H. c. Hansen, head mill
er at the Willy flour mill, this city,
was killed on the Kimberly road in
alighting from a rapidly moving auto
mobile. His hat blew off and he fol-
lowed it with too much haste. He was
60 years old and is survived by wife
and nine children.
La Crosse-Theodore Hauge, miss.
ing and wanted in connection with the
murder of Mrs. Cora Miller, wealthy
West Salem widow, last July, stands
first on the county's list of alternates
for the next draft increment. A charge
of desertion will be laid against him
in case he fails to appear when called
Randolph - The Rev. Otto Engel,
pastor of Friedens Lutheran church,
in an address delivered in, honor Of the
boys who left to fight on foreign bat.
tlefields, urged his hearers to support
the cause of America by making great
sacrifices. A service flag was dedi.
Gated.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1918-05-21

Menasha-A piece of shrapnel, used
by Fritz in an air raid on Londan, is
now in the possession of Miss Leola
Weyenberg, high school girl Of this
city. The shrapnel was sent her by
a soldier with whom she has been cor
responding.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1918-05-21

Janesville-Girls of the high school
have become so interested in the mill
tary work of the boys that they have
organized a company of their own and
are being drilled by the officers of the
boys company. About $50 girls are
taking the training.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1918-05-21

Racine-Dane county has adopted
the system of Racine county to compel
prisoners sentenced to Jail to work
and earn their food in the future. In
almost every county in the state men
sent to Jail for from five days to three
months, lounge around, read, play
cards and grow fat.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1918-05-21

Grand Rapids - Wisconsin oldest
Mason and one of her oldest citizens,
Ira Purdy of Grand Rapids, on May 8
niversary at the home of his nephew,
Lee Rumsey with whom he lives. Mr..
Purdy is native of Palmyra, Pa, and
came to Wisconsin in April, 1916, locat-
ing here as a millwright.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1918-05-21

Manitowoc - The horror of seeing
the body of French woman pinned
to the timbers of a dugout captured
from the Germans in France is de-
scribed by Capt. Carroll Nelson, for
mer principal of Manitowoc junior
high school, in a letter received here.
The captain is with the American ex-
peditionary forces overseas.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1918-05-21

Rhinelander-It is understood that
pearl fishing will be renewed on the
river again this year. Nearly car.
load of clam shells are piled up near
the Fetke farm where pearl hunters
have their camp. These shells will be
shipped to button factory in Iowa.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1918-08-14
MRS. WILSON LAUNCHES SHIP
Presidents Wife Christens Quistconck
as MiIeston Is Passed at
Hog Island.

Philadelphia, Aug. 6.-With a Cod
speed from the president of the Unit
ed States and Mrs. Wilson, the cargo
carrier Quistconck, the first ship built
at the Hog Island plant, was success
fully launched Monday afternoon.
Mrs. Wilson, with the president stand
ing at her side, christened the ship.
as nearly $4,000 persons standing in
the broiling sun wildly cheered. The
presideI+ made no speech, but in re-
Spouse to the urgent appeal of the
crowd, he waved his hat and shouted:
Good luck to you" Mrs. Wilson
smilingly repeated this sentiment.
The president received tremend-
Gus ovation from the huge crowd.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1918-08-14
HARVESTER co. TO DISSOLVE
Concern Accepts Decree to Dispose of
Certain Side Lines-Department
of Justice Makes Announcement.

Washington, Aug. 5.-Under an
agreement between the government
and the International Harvester COM
pany, United States court DEGREES de-
claring the corporation an unlawful
combination and ordering it's dissolu-
ton, will be obeyed at once.
The terms of the agreement were
made public on Sunday by the depart
ment of justice.
Under the terms of the agreement
the company will dispose of its har-
vesting machinery lines known under
the trade names of osborne" Cham
pion' and milwaukee" together with
all machinery and other equipment
and it's plants in Springfield, o., and
Auburn, N. Y, where the first two
lines are manufactured.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1918-08-14
WAR LABOR BOARD GRANTS
8-HOUR DAY TO WORKERS
Employees of Bethlehem Company
Have Right to Organize and Men
and Women Receive Same Pay.

Washington, Aug. 5.-The national
war labor board, in the most important
and far-reaching decision of its career
announced it's finding in the case of
the Bethlehem Steel company of Beth
lehem, Pa, affecting approximately
$4,000 workers. Summarized, the de-
cision of the board is as fallows:
Grants workers the right to organ
ize and to resort to collective bargain
ing in dealing with employers.
Orders the revision or complete
elimination of the bonus system now
in operation at Bethlehem to reward
the more skilled workmen.
DEGREES the revision of piece work
rates and establishment of a minimum
hourly wage rate for 5000 machine
shop workers in conformity with one
of the scales now being applied by
the war and navy departments.
Applies the basic eight-hour day
with payment of time and half for
overtime and double time on Sundays
and holidays, with additional provision
for just overtime payment to piece
workers.
Calls upon the Bethlehem company
to pay men and women alike when
performing the same work and to allot
to women no work disproportionate to
their strength.