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Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1918-07-30
OUR wAUSAU BOYS IN THE EAST

Raymond ]. Reiser, Chief Yeoman,
u. s. N, located In the Armed Draft
Detail, Navy Yard, N. Y, writes OF
meeting Wausau chaps In the east and
the interesting visits they have talk
Ing about this city. the folks back
home, and the good times they all
used to have here. Mr.. Reiser writes
In part as follows:
ARMED Draft Detail,
Navy Yard, N. Y.
July %, 1918.
i spent a pleasant evening yester-
day with Irwin Peters. 1t was SO
terribly hot that we decided we would
go up on Riverside Drive, along the
Hudson, and find cool spot, where
we could discuss times gone by at
Wausau.
By the way one of the chaps In the
office just called my attention to a
record OF a chap who hailed from
Wausau and who Is now attached to
this Command. l sent an orderly
out for him and when he arrived he
seemed somewhat surprised on being
called into the Office. This young
chap Is Harry Oswald, a son of Mr..
and Mrs. G. A. Oswald, who reside
on Harrison boulevard, | believe. He
Is a clean cut, clever young chap, and
has the stuff to make good. He is
a radio electrician, and seems very
anxious to get to sea.
/ met another young chap the other
evening in the Naval Y. M. C. A.,
young Roach, brother of Mae Roach,
n ia 10 - 4
stand she is in Washington at pres
ent.
/ handed Oswald a copy Of the
Pilot (July 16), which l received this
a. m, and he is at present gathering
news from home.
There is nothing much exciting hap
pening In New York at present, al
though the city is celebrating our big
victories in our late drive-bells toll
and whistles are blowing at intervals.
The streets at the Bulletin Boards at
the newspaper offices are jammed with
cheering crowds, as each bit of news
of the battle is added.
| read the account of how e. Boerke
was injured and am proud of the
showing he made. He Is a cousin of
mine and certainly am proud of him.
New York celebrated the Fourth of
July with monster parade, which
took twelve hours from start to finish
to pass the stands. 1t started at g.
a. m. and finished about p. m. There
were sixty-seven bands in the process Q
sion.
A week ago Sunday they celebrated
the French National holiday, "Bastile
Day" The features were many French
sailors in battle array from a Cruiser,
which now lies in the Hudson, and
the Famous French band, which has
been in New York for some time.
l am hoping to be in Wausau, the
latter part of August or the first of
September, as l am expecting a fif-
teen day furlough about that time"
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1918-07-30
SYSTEM MARKED

The state highway system has been
properly marked so that it can be
easily followed by the traveler-the
black triangle outline with these words
state Trunk Highway" with number
and "Wis." at the bottom. This is
placed on telephone poles along the
line. The system contains 5000 miles
and is patroled by about 500 men,
maintaining the system. Each county
maintains the system within it's limits
but the state pays certain amount
per mile of the same out of the pro-
ceeds of automobile license fees. In
time, Wisconsin will have system OF
good roads hard to beat.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1918-07-30
MARATHON COUNTY FAIR

The Marathon county fair will be
held four days next month August 27,
2S. 20 and 80. The official premium
list for the fair are now ready for
distribution.
With spell of good weather the
last week in August, the county fair
should be very successful, in spite of
war times. Premiums are large and
attractive; farmers and townspeople
alike have paid exceptional attention
to their farm produce, while the
weather has been favorable to the
production of bumper crops.
All departments will be given care
full attention and good showings are
expected. The amusement and pleas
ure features will be interesting, as
will also the races.
This is an excellent opportunity for
all of our people all over the county
to get together and see what each one
is doing, also to talk over happenings
and renew acquaintances.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1918-07-30
FEDERAL LABOR AGENT

Alexander Jacobson has been ap.
pointed federal labor agent of this dis
trict. He expects to open an Office
in the rooms formerly occupied by
the American Express company. Mr..
Jacobson will look after the labor sup
ply for this section. This service takes
the place of labor agencies, which have
existed heretofore by private parties.
He expects to look after the farmer
supply and to keep in touch with them
on conditions. The city has been
called upon to provide room, light,
water, telephone service, furniture,
etc, by John F. Brahany, Asst State
Supt.
At a meeting of the City Council
Friday evening, the matter of provid-
ing suitable rooms for the local branch
of the Federal Employment Bureau
was referred to the committee on judi
ciary.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1918-07-30
MUST STOP CROSSING
R. II. BRIDGES

For safety reasons orders havt been
given that crossing of railroad bridges
by pedestrians viii not be permitted
hereafter. A representative OF the
safety FIRST department OF tSe U. S.
railroad administration was here
Wednesday. He stopped hundreds
from crossing the railroad bridge
from the Northwestern depot west.
over the falls. and also over the
other railroad bridges in the city.
Il has been the custom of our
people to use the railroad bridges
in crossing from one side of the river
to the other. about as much as We're
the regularb ridges. and while Il Is
going 60 prove hardship to many
to stop this privilege, yet II bad to
be done some time. II Is all for the
safety OF the public and besides IL Is
private property.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1918-07-30

Fred Fromm, of whom so much has
been said concerning his candidacy
for the state senate on the socialist
ticket, has announced that he is not
a candidate, nor has he had any am
bitions in that direction. Mr. Fromm's
time is taken up in looking after a
farm in Iowa. He says he could not
conscientiously be a candidate on the
socialist ticket considering the views
expressed in the st. Louis platform.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1918-07-30
MORE GOING

During the five days following Aug.
5th. the exemption boards have been
asked to send Eve from each district
of the county to Camp Shelby. Miss.
and twenty from each TO jefferson
Barracks. Mo. These men are 10 be
from class No. / of 1917. IL being
that number II not. from the 1918
registrants. Four volunteers are
slated to so during the same period.
from the frst district
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1918-07-30
JUDGE SILVERTHORN
NOT A CANDIDATE

Friends of Judge Willis " Silver
thorn. formerly of this city, and son
of the late Judge w. c. Silyerthorn,
tried to prevail upon him to accept
the nomination for congress in the
18th district. The convention recently
held in I,hinelander, was unanimously
in favor of Mr.. Silverthorn, but he
was unable to accept the nomination.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1918-07-30
DEATH OF MRS. LYMAN RHOADES

Mrs. Florence Phillips Rhoades,
formerly of this city, died in Holly
wood, Calf, on the 18th of July, at
the home of a cousin. Her home was
in Stevens Point, having gone west for
visit. She was 81 years of age.
She was married to Lyman Rhoades
at the age of 21 years. Mr.. Rhoades
had a jewelry store in Wausau in the
early SOS. He later studied medicine
and died in Fond du Lac. eight years
ago. Interment was in the cemetery
at Stevens Point. She was daughter
of the late DR.. Phillips of Stevens
Point
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1918-07-30
Lame shoulder

This ailment Is usually caused by
rheumatism OF the muscles. All that
Is needed Is absolute rest and a few
applications OF Chamberlains Lini-
ment. Try ii.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1918-07-30
COMPANY C AND BAND SUPPLIED

William Albrecht, Jr., supplied Com
pany c, w. n. G., and the Tenth In
fantry band with suitable drinking
cups the past week, previous to their
departure for Camp Douglas.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1918-07-30
MAY
COMPLETE CITIZENSHIP

The new naturalization law recently
signed by the President viii make it
possible for large number OF Wis
consin aliens to complete their citizen
ship. 1t amends the law, in one in
who made their declarations from two
to seven years before the war started.
to complete their citizenship. An
other gives aliens, who have lived in
the United States ten years prior TO
1910, who believed they were natur-
allied, but who failed to do so prop
erly, to be made citizens by showing
facts. Also providing the naturaliza-
tion of persons in military service.
who have served in other wars.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1918-07-30

Officials of the Des PLANES Camp
meeting of the NJ. z. church. an
nounced that they were about to in
augurate a campaign TO raise $780,
100000 to be used in missionary work.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1918-07-30
HENRY B. HUNTINGTON
LAW AND REAL ESTATE
Scott ST.. Opp. Court House, Wausau. Wis.
Over $500 Acres

of Fine Farming and HardwOod Marot6 m Gff
and Taylor Counties, Wis.
Fine Residence Property Business Property Building Lot
and Acre Property for sale in the city.
MONEY TO LOAN ON REAL ESTATE SECURITY.
The daily star-mirror. (Moscow, Idaho) 1911-1939, 1918-05-15
FRENCH GAIN MORE GROUND
RUSSIANS DEFEAT GERMANS

delaying against the western
believed will
confident hold the lines against assault
drilled
ing the deciding blow against the central
Following the reports received today
Offensve-Defeat Germans
tackled German positions Iaes the front below Aen
captured wood the bank of the Avre
The Germans attack force but beaten off with
north Montddier
and between Montdidier and Noyon.
Artillery FireIn Morning
LONDON (OciaGman artillery extent
early this morning. infantry attack
KENNEL Infany not developed
nd Charley Some Kings
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS Charles, Austria William of
dispatch Copenhagen selected monarch honan
Russian provinces which Germany promised independence
list Washington today issued
killed,
missing
casualties, killed action
fighting No of the battle
The follows:
of wounds accident
wounded slight
48; wounded in action, missing action psone
Russians
MOSCOW
only held and rereang followed
The daily star-mirror. (Moscow, Idaho) 1911-1939, 1918-05-15
AIRPLANE MAIL SERVICE
WAS ESTABLISHED TODAY

WASHINGTON = AirpIane mail
service between Washington and New
York went into operation when the
first mail carrier, piIOted by Lieuten-
ant George L. Boyle left PatOmac
Park for Philadelphia at 11:45 O'clock
today. President and Mrs. Wilson
watched the start of the airplane. 1t
was learned later that the airplane
which left Washington was forced to
descend at Waldorf, Maryland, but
the cause was not learned.
An airplane which left Philadelphia
about the same time the other left
Washington, reached Washington at
2:5O this afternoon, bringing 5000 let
ters from Philadelphia. 1t is planned
to have regular service with planes
arriving at both ends of the route eve
ry few hours.
The daily star-mirror. (Moscow, Idaho) 1911-1939, 1918-05-15
B. I. -bYRNS WAS LAID To
REST IN MOSCOW CEMETERY

The funeral of the late B. T. Byrns
was held at 2 o'clock this afternoon
from the Presbyterian church. The
Rev. H. 0. Perry, pastor of the
Moscow Methodist church, conducted
the funeral services, which were sim
pie but impressive. The attendance
was very large, there being delega-
tions from towns as far away as
Spokane. The floral offerings were
many and beautiful and included Of
ferings of friends, civic organizations
the chamber of commerce and other
societies, and many of them came
from long distances.
The pail bearers were eight close
friends of Mr.. Byrns, men who had
known and loved him for years. They
were: George Creighton, T. A. Meek
er, Arnold S. Lyons, DR.. Rae, F. A.
David, Prof. Phi. Soulen, L. F. Par
sons and John Kroh.
All the business houses of Moscow
closed during the funeral hour, from
2 to o'clock, and even the federal
court adjourned out Of respect to the
man who was everybody's friend.
The funeral was conducted by Glen
Grice, who had every detail arranged
to perfection. The body was encased
in handsome metallic casket and Mr.
Byrns appeared to be taking a peace
full sleep, the kindly face still wear
ing the pleasant smile so well known
to hundreds of Moscow people.
The two daughters, Margaret and
The daily star-mirror. (Moscow, Idaho) 1911-1939, 1918-05-15
CHAMBERLAIN RESOLUTION
TO BE FAVORABLY REPORTED

WASHINGTON-By a vote of to
2 the senate expenditures committee
ordered a favorable report on the
Chamberlain resolution but added
amendments modifying to limit speci-
fically military committees activi-
ties in army's operations, with the
proviso added prohibiting the COM
mittee from making a general in
quiry into the conduct of the war.
President Wilson today let it be
known that he seriously objects to
any investigation "of the general con-
ditions of the war" in a letter to
Senator Martin. President Wilson
pointed out that the Chamberlain
resolution directing general inquiry
into aircraft production and other war
activities is unnecessarily broad.
The daily star-mirror. (Moscow, Idaho) 1911-1939, 1918-05-15
Revolt In Bohemia Continues

LONDON-A state of siege has
been declared at Smichow, suburb of
Prague, capital of Bohemia, and the
troops there were sent away, an Ex-
change Telegraph dispatch from
Amsterdam reports. One hundred
and fifty women are reported to have
been arrested on account of demon
stration made against the Austrian
government. The burgomaster has
resigned. The ferment is spreading
throughout Bohemia, according to
the dispatch.
The daily star-mirror. (Moscow, Idaho) 1911-1939, 1918-05-15

last night, coming from Spokane by
automobile, following the long, hard
trip from Ohio, by rail. They have
been attending school there and left
for Moscow upon receiving a tele-
gram announcing the serious illness
of their father, but his death occur
red shortly after they had started
for home The heartfelt sympathy
of the entire community goes out to
the bereaved family in their irrepar-
able loss.
Mr.. Byrns had lived in this country
since 1889. He and his brother, J.
A. Byrns came here in that year. He
came from Kansas as the western
representative of the Deming Invest
ment Company, and located at Walla
Walla, later going to Colfax and then
coming to Moscow. He was always
an enthusiast and a booster" Prob
ably as good description as could
be given of Mr.. Byrns was expressed
by Major E. A. Smith, of Spokane,
today, in discussing him. Major
Smith said: 81 had known Mr.. Byrns
for a great many years and regarded
him as one of the most progressive
men in the Inland Empire. He was
always constructive and never criti-
CAL" The last sentence is the best
brief description of Mr.. Byrns the
writer has ever heard.
Mr.. Byrns leaves no relatives but
Mrs. Byrns and two daughters, his
brother, ]. A. Byrns, died several
wears ago.
The daily star-mirror. (Moscow, Idaho) 1911-1939, 1918-05-15
MAY DAY FESTIVAL
PLEASING EVENT
SEVEN HUNDRED CHILDREN
TAKE PART IN ANNUAL FES-
TIVITIES IN THE PARK

In spite of threatening weather a
fairly good sized crowd witnessed the
first May fete of the Moscow schools.
There were over seven hundred child
rem in the procession which formed
in front of the Whitworth school and
marched in orderly fashion to the
park The smoothness with which the
event was carried off speaks well for
the discipline of Moscow's schools.
The folk dances were pretty and very
we'll done when one considers that
this is the first years training the
children have had. Too much praise
cannot be given to the work of Miss
Florence Richardson, physical direc-
tor in the public schools, who was
largely responsible for the event, and
directed the dancing.
The winding of the May Pole by
the fourth grade deserves especial
mention. The intricate steps were
carried out with precision and grace,
and the green and pink ribbons were
woven perfectly about the pole.
This revival of folk interest is a
splendid thing and it is to be hoped
that the May fete will be made an an
nual Festivals event to be looked
forward to.
The various exhibits of the hand
work of the grades were interesting,
especially those at the high school
which took more practical form.
The manual training exhibit was not
so large as it would have been had
not so many of the boys left school
early for the fields. The pieces ex-
hibited however, were of excellent
workmanship and design, several
pieces of furniture being shown that
would be credit to any well-ap-
pointed home. Of especial interest
was a long uncovered table built
by the freshman boys for the domes-
tic science department Mr.. Werrell
is the director of manual training.
A glance at the canned fruit and
exhibited convinces one
that Miss Ethel Jones and Miss Edna
Courtney may be counted in Uncle
Sans first line of defense. Local
fruits and vegetables, have been can
ned during the year by the domestic
science girls and canned to keep.
Even fish, bought in the cheapest
season, were put up in glass Jars,
and have kept perfectly.
An exhibit of war breads and po-
Continued on page two.)
The daily star-mirror. (Moscow, Idaho) 1911-1939, 1918-05-15
PLANNED TO TAKE
THE UNITED STATES IN 1915

NEW YORK-In the investigation of
charges that Germans in the United
States, working with the German dip
lomatic service before the United
States entered the war, planned to
store arms and prepare to take the
United States for Germany with the
aid of resident Germans in this coun-
try, testimony was brought out today
showing that in 1915 German consuls
and others in the diplomatic service
were planning to get the Germans in
the United States to revolt. Reports
of the hiding of millions of Mauser
rifles, 5000 machine guns and millions
of rounds of ammunition in and
around New York are being investi-
gated.
The daily star-mirror. (Moscow, Idaho) 1911-1939, 1918-05-15

erroneous impression prevailed that
the public was not welcome.
1t was decided that all members of
the council should attend the execu-
tive committee meetings so far as
possible.
The matter of the coming Red
Cross drive was brot up by County
Chairman Green. He stated that
Campaign Manager Driscoll had his
organization about perfected; thaA
he proposed to use the card index
system and apportion to each indi-
vidual his just share of the amount to
be raised and to notify each individ-
ual that he would be expected to
deposit the same at one Of the banks.
The daily star-mirror. (Moscow, Idaho) 1911-1939, 1918-05-15
YEOMAN MEETING
WAS A SUCCESS
SUPREME DIRECTOR MURPHY
AND STATE MANAGER TEWKS-
BURY TALK TO YEOMEN

The special meeting of the Brother
hood of American Yeoman held in
Odd Fellows hall last Saturday night
marked an epoch in the history of
the Moscow lodge of that order. Hon.
J. H. Murphy, member of the su-
preme board of directors, was the
chief speaker and he reviewed Yeo-
manry and its work, it's history and
what it has accomplished and will ac-
complish He explained the new
statutatory insurance rates and gave
much information of great value and
interest to the members.
Mr.. Murphy was followed by John
D. Tewksbury, state manager of the
order who also gave much informa-
bers. Both speakers were given the
closest attention and the audience
showed its appreciation of their af-
forts. Following the business meet
ing a banquet was served and a Soc
ial session held.
Mrs. Charlotte Strain, special Or
ganizer, remained in Moscow and is
doing some, splendid work in increas-
ing the membership of the order. She
will remain in Moscow for several
weeks and hopes to have the member
ship of the local lodge increased to
300 before she leaves town.
The daily star-mirror. (Moscow, Idaho) 1911-1939, 1918-05-15
COUNCIL
HOLDS A MEETING
MANY OUTSIDE MEMBERS AT
TEND AND MUCH BUSINESS
OF INTEREST TRANSACTED

A meeting of the executive commit
tee and the general defense council
was held yesterday afternoon with
practically the full council in attend
ance The following members from
outside points were in attendance:
Timothy Driscoll, Genesee; J. H.
Harsh, of Deary; and F. M. Green of
Troy.
A short time was taken by the
executive committee in disposing of
routine business which was disposed
of. The general council was then
opened.
A review of the work done by the
executive committee, which has ham
died the work very largely during the
existence of the council and general
discussion had on ways and means
of making the organization more eff
fective. A report was had on the
present status Of the card index Of
the individuals of the county. 1t was
found to be practically compiled at
this time, but had not been completed
to sufficient degree to make it en-
tirely effective in the last Liberty
loan drive, and consequently it was
not possible to use it in making an
equitable distribution of the amount
each individual should take and con-
sequently there had been too much
discussion on what each Individual
should give. 1t was the unanimous
opinion that the card system was the
only means of providing equitable
distribution and justice done to all.
It was brought out that a great
amount of work had been done by the
executive committee and appreci-
alton was expressed for the retiring
chairman, the secretary and executive
committee.
The new chairman stated that
work was becoming burden on the
executive committee and he proposed
to change the procedure of handling
the work to some extent by from
time to time appointing special COM
mittees, using the other members Of
the council for work as desired.
1t was brought out that some con-
fusion was caused by lack of un-
derstanding by the precinct captains,
leutenants and sub lieutenants as to
their duties and their relative posi-
tion in the organization. Upon motion
made and carried the executive COM
mittee was instructed to address
these officers, advising them of their
duties.
: II. A. Meeker was nominated and
elected to fill vacancy on the coun-
Gil and the executive committee
caused by the death of B. T. Byrns.
1t was moved and carried that the
public be invited through the press
to attend the meetings of the ex-
ecutive committee held each Tues
day at 4 o'clock. This action was
taken owing to the fact that the
The daily star-mirror. (Moscow, Idaho) 1911-1939, 1918-05-15
Germans Refused Suffrage

AMSTERDAM-Th Prussian low
er house has rejected the motion to
restore equal suffrage provisions in
the franchise reform bill.
The daily star-mirror. (Moscow, Idaho) 1911-1939, 1918-05-15
FATHER MURDERS DAUGHTER
AND KILLS HIMSELF TODAY

LOS ANGELES-Annie G.. McCul-
lum, aged 16, was shot through the
head and instantly killed as she lay
in bed in the home at Glendale and
her father, j. A. McCullum, was found
dead with revolver beside him after
two shots had attracted the nurse
who was caring for Mrs. McCullum.
Dependency over his wife's long i'll
ness is believed to have been the cause
of the murder and suicide.
The daily star-mirror. (Moscow, Idaho) 1911-1939, 1918-05-15
Germany Enslaving Russia

WASHINGTON of the
latest German demands made on Rus
sia have been received at the state
department from Swedish sources
and show that Russia has been asked
to make financial concessions, give
up Moscow and other large cities to
the Germans, cease arming troops,
dissolve all recently formed military
units.
The daily star-mirror. (Moscow, Idaho) 1911-1939, 1918-05-15
SALVATION ARMY WORKERS
ASK WAR FUNDS IN MOSCOW

A party Of Salvation Army work
ers are in Moscow today with Ernest
L. Graves, of Seattle, who has charge
of the work of raising funds for Sal
walton Army war work. The Army is
providing ambulances, hospitals and
other relief for the sick and wounded
in the battle area and looking after
The daily star-mirror. (Moscow, Idaho) 1911-1939, 1918-05-15
President Asks Hughes to Help

WASHINGTON-PresidentW Wilson
today asked Charles E.. Hughes, for
mer supreme court judge and repub-
lican candidate for president against
Wilson in 1916, to assist Attorney
General Gregory in the aircraft stu
alton. Judge Hughes replied that he
would be glad to assist.