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Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1918-02-19
OLD TREE STILL PRODUCTIVE
Planted by Governor Endieott Nearly
Three Centuries Ago, 1t Bears
Yearly Crop of Fine Fruit.

Thought 70 be the oldest fruit tree
In this country, the pear tree planted
ESQ years ago by Governor Endicott of
Massachusetts, is still thriving well and
bearing yearly crop OF fruit of the
nrSt quality. John Endicott purchaser
a large tract of land at Danyersport,
then known as the southern secIion Of
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1918-02-19
X. o. BROWN ESCAPES SERVICE
National Army Examiners Find Fiohter
Hurt Eye in One of His
Bouts.

Kearney, n. J., Feb. 13.--VaIentine
Braun, known in PugiIistic circles as
Knockout Brown, has been rejected
by the National army physical exam
liners, it was learned because of a de-
fective eye. The optical was injured
during a bout, Braun said.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1918-02-19
MANY INJURED IN BLAST
Fire Follows Heavy Explosion at Du-
pont Plant at Carneys
Point, NJ. J.

Wilmington, Del, Feb. 13-Fire.
followed by a heavy conclusion at
plant No. l of the Dupont Powder
company at Carney'S Point. n. J., re-
suited in the serious burning of FIVE
men and slight injuries to numerous
others. The conclusion was felt for
miles.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1918-02-19

Salem village. The estate afterward
became known as the Endicott plan
tation. Governor Endieott, being a
great lover of sugar pears, sent to a
relative in Dorchester, England, for
pear tree. After several months the
tree arrived, and at that time few peo-
pie ever believed that the tree would
live, as the roots had become very dry.
The governor, believing that ne, bet
ter than anyone else, was the proper
man to plant the tree, journeyed to the
plantation and there, In q sheltered
spot close to the Danyers river, dug
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1918-02-19

a hole and carefully planted 1t. For
many years he cared for it himself,
and it was not long before it became
the most famouS of all fruit trees of
Massachusetts. This year it ia esti-
mated that there were close TO 5000
pears on the tree. Few people who
visited Danvers missed the opportunity
of seeing this wonderful tree, which
was carefully guarded by a picket
fence. The tree is made up of three
distinct trunks. which are partially de-
cayed, although the upper section Of
the tree is quite healthy In appearances
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1918-02-19

Recently in the southeast part of the
city, Sanks overlook a woman, with
baby in her arms, half walking, half
running in the center of the street,
and asked her whether she wished
lift. She got into the machine, and at
once burst into tears.
'Oh, sir" she cried, "catch that bug
gy ahead. My husband is in it. and he
is running away from me. Oh, Oh"
Sanks was nonplused.
"Oh, Oh" she cried again, do catch
him; do. He's an awful bad man, and
as strong as three men. but l don't
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1918-02-19

Rumpus Ridge. Ark. "Many's the time
at school OF Friday afternoon that
I've stepped forth on the rostrum and
recited The Boy Stood on the Burning
Deck or Woman, Spare That dree?
and such as that"
"Shucks, CAPT." broke in the store
keeper who had been listening, that
there word hain't woman its wood
man."
aWelI, that's devilish funny" re-
turned Mr.. johnson. II betcha I've
recited that piece fifty times, in round
numbers, and this is tie first I've ever
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1918-02-19

Endicott himself used to relate that
the tree supplied a sufficient number
Oh pears to supply the entire Salem
village, which in those days numbered
less than one hundred inhabitants.
"hen Governor Endicott died in the
year 1860 special mention was made
IN mis- VIII in regard to the famous tree.
winch was left in care of his daughter.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1918-02-19

Quoted on his own estate, he discov-
cred that pins, like human beings, go
their way and are resolved into dust.
Hairpins, which the experimental OBJ
served for 154 days, disappeared at
the end of that period, having been
converted into a ferrous oxide,
brownish rust, which was blown away
by the winds.
Bright pins took nearly IS months
to disappear polished steel needles
nearly two years and half; brass
pins had but little endurance. AT the
end of Is months, steel pens were near
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1918-02-19
KAISER TO HEALTH RESORT
Emperor's Headquarters Will Be
Transferred to Famous Spa, Near
Prussian Frontier.

London. Feb. 13-Emperor Williams
personal headquarters are to be trans
ferred to Spa, the Delgian watering
place near the PrusSian frontier, ac-
cording to statements in the German
press. says the Exchange Telegraph
correspondent at Amsterdam The en-
peror expects to take the cure there
for short time, it is said.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1918-02-19

Piles Cured in s to IA DAYS
Druggists refund money If PAZO OINTMENT fails
70 cure Itching, Blind Bleeding or ProtFudnR PLEA
First application gives relief. Soc
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1918-02-19
3 FLYERS KILLED IN CRASHES
Two Cadets Lose Lives When Air
planes Collide in Tennessee-Lieu-
tenant Dies in Louisiana.

Memphis, Tenn, Feb 13.-When
their airplanes crashed in collision
200 feet above ground at Park field.
I. c. Rogers and P. B. Cooley, United
States flying cadets, were instantly
killed. Both were making their first
flight without instructors.
Jennings, La, Feb. 13.-Lieut. Egg
bert Mexican was killed and Lieut..
Charles NJ. Cummings seriously in
jured when they attempted to make a
landing in an airplane. Both were
from Gerstoner aviation field near
Lake Charles.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1918-02-19

slider tanning" the engine to force a
stop, when he sighted a policeman on
the next corner, to WHOM he succeeded
In delivering the woman and her baby.
Persons who wish to ride with Sanks
now must have a certificate alleging
their freedom from care and trouble of
every kind.-Indianapolis Star.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1918-02-19
OWNER or ROADSTER JARED
Offers Lift to Woman Carrying Baby
in Pursuit OF Husband Escaping
in Buggy.

James n. Sanks, a, paper salesman
In Indianapolis, the owner of two
seated roadster, and heart full of
sympathy for the pedestrian, is saying
Never again" 1t is SankS' custom in
the outlying districts of the city where
street cars travel seldom, to offer a
lift TO pedestrians.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1918-02-19
Keeps Us Hoping.

Tomorrow never comes"
maybe that Is just as well. Prob
ably 1t wouldn't bring us anything"
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1918-02-19
AMERICAN ARMY
TO HAVE DIRECTOR
Announcement Is Made by the
War Department.
GEN. WOOD MAY GET POST
MAJ. Gen. George w. GoethaIs Will Act
as Director of Storage and Traffic
and Will Work in Conjunction
With Shipping Board.

washington, Feb. ia supreme d.
rector of operations Is to be created
for the American army.
This announcement was made by the
war department in explanation of the
recent reorganization of the general
staff into five divisions. The state
ment reads:
Under the reorganization plan a
permanent director of operations is TO
be named This officer will direct the
operations of all branches of the army,
Including tank and gas service, re-
cruiting, mobilization, movements and
distribution of troops, construction
plans and projects, assignment of
equipment, overseas priority, de-
cision as to camp sites, environments
and posts and personnel. At present
Brig. Gen. III. Jervey is acting for the
general staff in this capacity.
No indication was forthcoming as
TO the identity of the officers to- be
named. Because of his wide expert
ence in organization work Mai. Gen.
Leonard Wood is mentioned as a pos
sibility.
To Have Wide Powers.
Discussing the recent reorganiza-
ton the statement says in part:
'"The general staff is to operate
through five main administrative di-
visions, each division being directed
by military officer with powers to
act for the secretary of war and the
chief of staff in matters within the
jurisdiction of that division.
eff the ordance department, for in
stance, should require 100000 shells
the procedure would be consultation
with the surveyor of purchases and
supplies to ascertain with whom and
when deliveries might be expected.
1.-The ordnance department then
would proceed to purchase the shells
as it has heretofore and would draft
and execute a contract for the mate
rial. Before final ratification this
contract would pass through the hands
of Brigadier General Pierce, director
VI anu SupDllSS.
"The actual details of the purchase
however would be handled by the ord
nance department and in the majority
of instances the signed contract would
be placed before the director of sup
plies and purchases for final wise.
Seek to Gain COORDINATION.
''The same system will prevail in
the letting Of contracts for other ma
terials needed in the army-clOthes,
shoes, drugs, uniforms, food, etc
$ "In addition to this duty as quarter
master general, Maj. Gen. George w:
GOethals will act as director of stor-
age and traffic. In this latter capac-
ity General Cocktails will direct pri-
critics of storage and war traffic in the
United States, the embarkation of
supplies and troops in land war trans
portatiOn and storage at inland points,
embarka ton points and overseas
points.
'In exercising these duties, General
Goethals must work in conjunction
with the shipping board, the director
general of railroads and the several
supply bureaus. He will, of course,
maintain cooperative relations with
the overhead division of purchases and
supplies, headed by General Pierce,
which furnishes the supplies for stor-
age or traffic"
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1918-02-19

MS passenger continued TO urge tCI
speed ahead, and Sanks began to con
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1918-02-19
From the Mouths Of Children.

A black storm had come up suddenly.
Great crashes of thunder were followed
by a rafting shower of hailstones as
big as marbles. Little Edna clung TO
her nurse in alright.
Never mind, dear" said the nurse,
God will take care Of US"
"Then why is he frowing fngs down
at us like this7' asked the child 30
berry.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1918-02-19
BREAKS UNDER WAR STRAIN
Frank A. Vanderbilt, Who Was Work
ing for Treasury Department,
Goes to California.

Washington, Feb. 13.-Frank A. Van
derlip, president of the National City
bank of New York and "dollar-a-year"
man in the treasury department, has
broken down under the strain of war
work and gone to California to recup-
crate
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1918-02-19
HOUSING BILL TO WILSON
Measure Carries Appropriation of $780,
100000 shipbuiIdng Housing
Purposes

Washington, Feb. 1S.-The admins
tration bill. already passed by he SEN
ate, appropriating S50,0OO,OOO for ship
building housing purposes, was passed
by the house.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1918-02-19
snv Taken From Porto Rico.

An Atlantic Port, Feb. 13.-Charged
with being a German spy, Capt. Alex
ander A. TanOs arrived here aboard
the steamship BrazOs from San Juan,
P. r., in the custody of a United States
marshal.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1918-02-19
To Wed Generals Daughter.

London, Feb. 9.--The engagement is
announced of Nina. daughter of the
late Mai. Gen. Lord Ralph Kerr, and
Capt. Francis Thwing of the Cold
stream guards. Captain Thwing is
the son of C. F. Thwing, Cleveland.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1918-02-19
Hiob.salaried Rail Men Lose Jobs.

Toledo, o., Feb. 9.-More than a doz-
en- high-salaried railroad men In the
Notwithstanding offices of the Balti-
more G. Ohio, Pennsylvania and Big
Four railroads were discharged or
transferred to other departments.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1918-02-19
Fuel Riots in Toledo.

Toledo. O., Feb. s.-Fuel riots
among the poor continued here and the
coal situation reached such an acute
stage that the county fuel board seized
the supply Of all dealers. Several large
industries closed down.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1918-02-19
Rieh German is informed.

Philadelphia, Feb. S.-Adalbert K
Fischer, wealthy German, was In
termed on Wednesday for the duration
of the war. The action is said to fol-
low an investigation by the United
States secret service.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1918-02-19
To q. Renamed Marine Head.

Washington. Feb. 13.-Major Cen
eral Barnett, chief of the marine corps,
whose term expires soon, will be re-
appointed, Secretary Dap1eis an
nounced.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1918-02-19
Shorf-Lived pin

Scientific curiosity has led a French
investigator to look into the old cues
ton OF the fate of the ordinary brass
pin. BY series Of experiments con-
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1918-02-19
u. S. Ambassador Safe.

Washington, Feb. 13.-Ambassador
Francis, telegraphing from Petrograd,
reported all at the embassy safe and
well. This is regarded as disposing
finally of the rumOr that diplomats
were in danger.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1918-02-19
HARRIS QUITS TRADE BODY
Chairman of Federal Board Sends Res
iqnation to President-Will Run
for Senate.

Washington, Feb. 13.-Chairman
Harris of the federal trade commits
sion gave his resignation to President
Wilson. Mr.. Harris will run for the
Georgia senate seat against Senator
Hardwick.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1918-02-19
Contemporary.

'iiss Ann Teek has had her house
furnished in colonial style" "Well,
she ought TO feel thoroughly at home
amid such surroundings"
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1918-02-19
Give Clark Service Flag for Son.

Washington, Feb. 13.-A silk serv
ice flag with a star in honor of his
son was presented Speaker Clark by
women of Cleveland through Repre-
sentative Emerson.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1918-02-19
Refuse to Recognize Ukraine Peace.

London. Feb. 13.-The British gov
eminent declines to recognize the
treaty of peace signed between the
central powers and the delegates act
ing on behalf of Ukraine.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1918-02-19
U. S. Gets News OF Ukraine Peace.

Washington. Feb. 1S,-First official
Information to the United States of the
separate peace between the Ukraine
and the central allies came from
American Ministe- Vopicka at IasSy.
the Eoumanlan capital
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1918-02-19

want him to go. Maybe he'll kill me,
and maybe he'll kin us both, if it
makes him mad for me TO follow him,
but want him to come back"
Lady" said Sanks, you need a po-
iceman a whole lot worse than you
need me, and besides, 1 just forgot,
but I've got TO go back the other way.
l expect maybe you better get out"
mo, no, follow him."
please get outr'
mo, faster, faster!"
His passenger continued to urge full
speed ahead, and Sanks began TO con-
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1918-02-19

heard of that. You must be sorter
mistaken, hain't you, GabeY-Judge.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1918-02-19

Prisoner Kin of German Carnegie"
Philadelphia, Feb. 13.--Adelbert
Fischer, who was sent as a prisoner
of war TO Fort Du Pont. Del, is
Son-in-law of Adolph K0ertinG. the
Carnegie of Germany it was learned.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1918-02-19

A man may make a profitable bust
ness reputation even by the way he
scrapes and washes his barn.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1918-02-19
Orders Million Footballs.

Paris, Feb. 13.-The French govern.
ment has ordered 100000 footballs
for the army, to be delivered within
seven months.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1918-02-19
Lemon Juice for Shoes.

Lemon juice makes good substi-
tute for shoe polish if few drops are
well rubbed into the leather.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1918-02-19

Lawyers would make good soldiers.
Their charges would discourage the
enemy.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1918-02-19
Inuise lie Baron, Singer, Is Dead.

Lincoln, Neb., Feb. 13.-Miss Louise
LIE Baron, opera singer, who has made
her home in Lincoln for several years.
died here at local hospital.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1918-02-19

ly gone, while their wooden holders
were still intact. Pencils suffered lit
tie by exposure.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1918-02-19
His Discovery.

III do say so myself, 1 was right
smart of speaker when was a kid ~
modestly confessed Gap johnson of
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1918-02-19
EXPLAINING n.

''Money is so tight just now"
81 suppose that is why it is hard
to get loose change"
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1918-02-19
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The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-06-05
American Troops Are Upholdirog Glorious
 Traditions Of Army

an entire attacking party was wiped out.
 Owing to the fierceness of the battle 1t has been difficult to verify details but there were instances of the stiffest hand to-hand fighting. In this the Americans acquitted themselves in a manner which won the greatest praise from their French comrades
 The most determined attack against the Americans was made last night. Pre- ceded by a heavy bombardment the Germans came in waves. They pene- trated the American trenches, but were quickly elected, leaving many dead.
 Two earlier attacks Monday and three Sunday had the same result.
 Headquarters of the Americans With the British Army, Monday June 3-"The promise the Yankees gave on their ar rival in this zone to absorb quickly the newest in fighting tactics has been made good" said a British officer to the core spondent today. "A good proportion of them appear fit now, and many more will soon follow"
 The British instructors are particular ly pleased with the craftsmanship of their American allies. In rifle practice some of the unit have given surprising ly high averages. The British consider them good also with bayonet and quick firers.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-06-05

across the front of the ship I can describe how I felt when the realization came upon us that we were being at- tackled without warning by a submarine.
 'I flung my arms about my daughter and held her close. All sorts of fears assailed me. thought of the women and was maddening.
 Then another shell came. Shrapnel, I think it was. It splintered some of the forward works.
 "Our ship had no arms and the cap- tain ordered the engines stopped. Some thing grated along the side It was a large boat from the submarine.
 "The officer in command spoke very good English. He told the captain, who met him at the top of the ladder, he would give us time to get off before he sank the ship. He examined the ships papers and then waited with his men, who were heavily armed.
 CAPTAIN AT POST
 ''The captain watched while the boats were being filled and lowered There were more than 200 passengers and more than hundred in the crew. The wom- en and children, of course, went first. The crew, although many of them could not speak English, acted splendidly.
 Ten boats were filled and we pulled away from the ship. I shall never see anything like it again. Yet, intensely dramatic as it was, it all seemed unreal.
 .The crew of our boat pulled clear and we could see the lights of the other boats bobbing up and down on the waves. Every minute we thought the Germans were going to shell us.
 We had got away possibly 800 yards when there was a binding flash. don't know whether they shelled, bombed or torpedoed the Carolina, but she went down.
 Tn the night we were separated from the other boats Lieutenant McLaren and Chief Purser Merket looked after us wonderfully. The men did their best to keep our spirits up during those long hours at night. They insisted we eat what little food there was and gave us most of the water They took very little of the food or water for themselves"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-06-05
Local Data

has been granted an increase of 25 per cent in freight rates by the public serv- ice commission in order that they may be kept on parity with railroads ob-. taining the increase by order of Direc- tor General McAdoo. Certain small rail- roads of Alabama have not been taken over by the director general and they would have been discriminated against in freight rates if they had been forced to use the old schedule while other rail- roads were getting 25 per cent more. The order for the general increase was sent out by the commission today to between 15 and 20 of the small railroads.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-06-05

"Siren horns or whistles will he sounded continuously for ten minutes. When this signal is given every one should immediately open the windows of their homes or office and go at once to the cellar of the premises.
 "After the danger has passed n sig nal will be given by short blasts of siren horns or whistles at intervals of one minute each for q period of twenty minutes"
 carried to the gates of the city fol- lowed close upon the heels of an order under which all display lights must he extinguished until further notice.
 Commissioner EnriEht's action fol- lowed promptly a conference held Tt Governors Island between Allen A. Ryan, special deputy police commis- sioner in charge of the division of national defense. and the military nu- thorities. According to Commissioner Enright the military authorities "De- Iieved it wise plan to dim the lights, especially excess lights"
 Deputy Ryan, who asserted thnt there is n possibility thnt U-boats off American shores might carry airplanes which could drop bombs over the city,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-06-05
PRESIDENT WILSON AGAINST PROHIBITION UNDER CAMOUFLAG Will Not Allow Food Bill to Be Loaded" With "Dry"
 Amendments

Washington, June 4-President Wilson today declared his opposition to further prohibition legislation until the food ad- ministration decides it is necessary to conserve foodstuffs. His position was made known in letter to Senator Shep- pard of Texas. A House amendment to the agricultural appropriation bill would prevent the expenditure of $6,000,O0o un- less the President prevents the use of grain in the production of alcoholic liquors.
 Senator Sheppard said he would not make public the letter at this time. He said he conferred with Food Administra- tor Hoover today regarding the situation and was awaiting his reply. Upon this answer, he said, will depend future action.
 Short Line Increase
 Montgomery. June 4.-(Special. )-Every
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-06-05

With the American Army in Picardy, June 4--American troops, cooperating with the French west of Chateau Thierry. north of the Marne, the nearest and most critical point to Paris reached by the enemy, have brilliantly checked the onrushing Germans, beating off repeated attacks and inflicting severe losses thus adding to the glory of American history
 The Americans entered the battle en- Enthusiastically, eager to fight, after long march. On their way to the battle llne they were cheered by the crowds in the villages Their victorious stand, with their gallant French allies, so soon after entering the line, has electrified all France.
 The work of the American machine gunners was particularly noteworthy There was at least one instance where