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Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1918-08-20
SAFE BLOWN OPEN BY BURGLARS

Early last Wednesday morning
burglars entered the Office of the Wad-
hams Oil company on Mcintosh street,
gaining entrance at the rear door.
They poured nitro glycerine in the
cracks of the door and blew it open.
They secured nothing for their trouble
as the safe is used only for books and
papers and not for the deposit of
moneys. However, they caused con-
siderable damage to the company.
The explosion was heard by VIM.
Zielsdorf, who at once telephoned the
police department, but before tie
police could get to the office the burg
lars had escaped AS an automobile
contained several parties was seen by
parties on the street, it is supposed
the safe-crackers were able to make
quick escape.
There have been several safes
opened in this way in cities near
Wausau lately and it is supposed the
work has all been done by the same
men.
The police have been diligently
searching for clue but up to date
no arrests have been made.
In many of the cities in the lower
part of the state, similar robberies
are being committed, but in nearly
every case money is found in small
amounts. 1t would be well for busi-
ness houses, not to use their safes
for the deposit of monies, inasmuch,
as the burglar is abroad with his
explosives.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1918-08-20
OCCURRENCES OF LONG AGO.
ITEMS OF NEWS BOILED DOWN FROM THE
WAUSAU PILOT TEIIRTY-THREE YEARS AGO

Dana's Silver Cornet Band. The Ger
maaia Guards were mustered in in
1875. Only three at this time, mus
tered in are with the company-Wm
Kickbusch, Capt. Chas. Kruger, 1st
Lieut.. and Conrad Sipe. 1t owns its
armory building and has property
valued at $4,000.
A fire Thursday destroyed Scott's
planning mill and lumber yard at Mer-
rill. The loss was $4,000. Nearly
100000 feet of lumber was burned.
A. B. Millard, County Clerk of Lang
lade county. was in the city last even
ing.
S. Kronenwetter departed yesterday
for Madison to take his seat in the
State Senate.
Henry McCrossen, Chas. Manson and
John Alexander returned to their
school yesterday at Mt Vernon.
John Ringle, who has been at New
Orleans, has returned to the city.
Dav. Kirkwood who is on a trip in
the East, writes: LET me know if
there are any houses to rent in Wau-
sau?' This looks serious.
The new suits of the Wausau Light
Guards look very neat and nobby.
The city council meets on the goth
to open bids for the erection of
water works. The work will be let
on the 22d
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1918-08-20
WISCONSIN WAR HISTORY

The War History Commission of
Wisconsin is collecting a vast amount
of material from each county in the
state, with which to make up the
War History of the State. This is
vast undertaking and will necessitate
that those engaged in the work of COM
piling the records of the various ac-
tiyities. A monumental roster is be-
ing compiled in each county of all
the men that enter the fighting forces
Of our country; photographs and pic
lures of soldiers, parades, and other
war activities are being collected; a
report on what each county does in the
liberty loan drives, the Red Cross cam
paigns, the Y NJ. c. A. and X. of G..
drives, and all other war activities is
to be included in making up Wiscon-
sins memorable war collection. 1t is
expected that when the day of peace
comes, every county in the state will
have on file a complete record Of all
the war activities in which it en-
gagged during this epoch-making
DeriOd
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1918-08-20
FROM JESSE DAMON

The following letter is from Private
j. 5. Damon, who is somewhere in
France. He is a brother of H. E..
Damon, to whom the letter is written:
Somewhere in France,
July IA, 1918.
Dear Brother and Family:
l landed over here safely sometime
ago and am feeling fine, as hope this
letter will find you all. Have seen
quite number of interesting things,
since landing; have witnessed a few
good air fights and was more than
pleased to see them bring down Ger
man planes.
We are located in a small French
town, about ten miles from the front
and which, at one time was controlled
by the Germans, but who were subse-
quently driven out. We can hear the
roar of the canons, but of late, things
have been pretty quiet. I think they
are preparing for their much talked
of August drive. The Germans say
that the Americans have too much
pep" Did not take them long to find
it out, eh?
I was transferred to headquarters,
7th Inf Brigade as chauffeur for
Brigadier General Poore and am driv-
ing big six Winton, and like it..
They have a fine bunch of officers in
the detachment.
By-the-way, how is the Buick. Sup
pose things are pretty dead in that
line these days. am still in
the same division, .
Regards to all,
"JESCE"
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1918-08-20
SET FOR AUGUST oath
Draft Registry for Youths, Who Have
Reached the Age of 81, Since
June 9TH Last

August oath will be the next regis
tration day for American boys, who
have reached the age OF q since
June 5th last.
State headquarters have received
word from Provost Marshal Gen.
Crowder, calling for such registra-
tion on that date, and orders for con-
Quoting the registration was sent out
from the state on Thursday, to the
various draft boards. The date or
iginally set for this was on the 5th
day of September, but because of
primary elections being held in many
of the states, the change was made
to August oath. The August registra-
ton will prevent any draft upon de-
ferred classes and is expected to fur
nish 10000 men for Glass 1.
The object of the new registration
is to keep Class 1 full during the
fall months, pending registration.
classification of the millions to be
added under the man power BILL
Under a presidential proclamation
issued last Wednesday, the same rules
will govern the registration as these
governing previous registrations. Any
person, who on account of sickness
will be unable to be present himself
for registration on the day set, may
apply before the day of registration at
the office of any local board for in
struction as to how he may register
by agent
The time of registration will be
between z a. m. and p. m.
1t is planned to hold the first regis
tration of men between IS and Il and
between 35 and As early in Septem-
ber, if the man power bill passes be-
fore that time, as expected.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1918-08-20
SPECIAL LAND CLEARING TRAIN

The fourth "land clearing special"
sent out by the state within the past
three years up into northern Wis
consin, started out yesterday.
J. Swenehart, Jr., county agent of
Forest county and an experienced land
clearer, has charge Of the demOnstra-
tions He will be assisted by the
county or emergency food agents of
the eighteen counties in which demon
strations will be made.
The train will consist of seven cars.
The uses of various kinds Of machinery
and methods used in the clearing of
land will be shown. Two stump pull
ing and one dynamite outfit will be
taken. After the demonstration, War
rem Moore, an experienced cruiser of
Rusk county, will help the farmers in
the different communities get their
land clearing work started.
The schedule of the land clearing
special" for August is; Wausaukee,
Aug. 19; Gillet, Aug. 81; Bowler, Aug.
%; Deerbrook, Aug. 26; Hatley, Aug.
2S: FenWood, Aug. 80.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1918-08-20
POLITICAL ADVERTISEMENT
F. A. Walters Club, Five Hundred
Strong, Organized at Ste.
Vens Point

(Authorized and to be paid for at the rate OF
cents per line by the officers of the Walters
Club. Stevens Point, Vis.)
DR.. Walters has been mayor Of Ste
vens Point three terms of two years
each. He has been president of the
Stevens Point Business Mems Asso-
citation twice. Above all, he has been
live wire and leader in his home
city for fifteen years.
The +. A. Walters Club is composed
of ninety per cent of the republican
business men and substantial labor
ing men of Stevens Point. These men
are supporting him because they know
that he is a loyal American, real
live hustler, and will vote according
to his convictions, without listening
to political clamor.
The undersigned officers of the Wal
ters' Club and the five hundred MEM
bers ask the nomination of DR.. Wal
ters in the interest of true American
ism. Let's put the eighth district
back on the map.
N. A. Week, President.
ID. e. Frost, Vice-President.
w. H. Wilson, Secretary.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1918-08-20
Jan. 1s, 1856

At the Kelly mill, on the Eau Claire,
there will be 100000 feet of logs by
spring.
The city has appropriated 5000 for
the soldiers monument.
Prof. Schubert is making arrange
ments for grand mask ball on Jan.
|31st.
Miss Ella Bruneau has returned to
Milwaukee College.
Miss Mary Kelly and Milo Kelly
left for Milwaukee to attend school
Wednesday.
Past Grand VIM. Allen went up to
Merrill Saturday, to install the officers
of Jenny Lodge, l. 0. o. f.
The latest report of B. w. James is
that he is very i'll at his fathers
home in Columbia county.
Mr.. and Mrs. D. L. Plumer depart
tonight for the worlds fair in New
Orleans.
Miss Mollie Eldred was the recipient
last week of one of the finest pianos
in this section-A Chickering Concert
Grand.
The Germania Guards celebrated the
10th anniversary of it's existence on
the 18th. The Wausau Light Guards
and Mauston Guards participated. All
marched to Schubert's hall, headed by
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1918-08-20
ALLIED WAR EXPOSITION

Under the auspices of the u. S.
government, the Allied War Exposition
has been in progress in Los Angeles
from Aug. 1st to Aug. 11th. Reid
Goodrich, formerly of Wausau, now of
Los Angeles sends the Pilot a pro-
gram of the exposition, with the fol-
lowing letter:
Los Angeles, Aug. IL, 1918.
My Dear Thayer:
War, war, everywhere. With this
send you today's program and a cata-
log of exhibit of the "Allied War Ex-
position" which has been running here
for eleven days and closes tonight.
To you and all the good people of
Wausau, l want to say that this is
undoubtedly the greatest opportunity
they will have to see the war trophies
and at the same time realize what
our boys are up against, as it will
open up in Chicago about Sept. 1st
and consists of train of about 20
cars to move it. The Tank Brittania
is well worth the price of admission
alone and to give you an idea of it's
magnitude. 1t weighs thirty-four tons
and can crawl all over Rib mountain
and make its own road; cost $125, 900.
Everybody should see it if they have
to draw on BrBos. Grout and Harger
for the WhereWith,
r. GOODRICH.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1918-08-20
ANNUAL TEACHERS INSTITUTE

The annual Teachers Institute of
Marathon county was held in Wausau,
at the rooms of the Marathon County
Training school on Tuesday, Wednes-
day and Thursday of the past week.
1t was very successful institute,
there being lis teachers from various
parts of the county present. The as
sistants were Randall Johnson, of the
Marathon Trlining school; S. S. Hyer
of the Stevens Point normal; S. B.
Coon of the Agricultural department
of the Wausau High school and Train
ing school; M. M. Mortenson of the
Stratford High school. Besides the
regular activities, there were address
ses made during the session by H.
c. Berger, on War Saving societies
and the Marathon War Fund; by S. B..
Tobey on "The Origin of the Red
Cross in Schools" and Miss Susan
Underwood, "The Kind of Work Being
Done by the Junior Red Cross"
The institute closed on Thursday
afternoon, and those who attended
were highly pleased with the success
of the session and excellent work ac-,
complished.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1918-08-20
ASK DRAFT LAW FOR IS TO As

All men in the United States be
tween the ages of Is and AS inclusive
will be subject to compulsory mill
tary service as soon as congress en-
acts into law recommendations of the
war department.
Following a conference with Sec
retary of War Baker Senator Cham
berlain of Oregon, chairman of the
senate military affairs committee,
made public the information that the
war department had prepared bill,
with President Wilson's approval,
lowering the minimum draft age
limit to Is years and raising the max
imum limit to As years.
The announcement was received
with the greatest eXultation by the
advocates of universal military train
ing and big army program. They
regarded it as a complete victory for
their contentious ever since the
necessity for more adequate prepar-
edness became apparent.
While additional legislation would
be necessary to make universal mill
tary training the permanent policy
of the nation, the bill recognizes the
principle of universal training and
would put it into effect for the period
of the war. 1t makes good predic-
tions of more than a month ago that
the administration would put some
such plan into effect in connection
with the new man power legislation.
The bill Will enable the president
to call young men into the service by
classes arranged according co their
ages. 1t is understood that the war
department will take advantage of
this authority to begin the training
of young men as soon as they reach
their eighteenth year and have them
fitted for immediate service on the
firing line as soon as they reach the
age deemed best for such duty. 1t is
the belief of the universal training
advocates that this system will prove
so satisfactory during the period of
the war that no difficulty will be en-
countered in enacting legislation put
ting it into permanent operation.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1918-08-20

MARATHON WAR FUND

1t is the desire of the Marathon War
Fund to have every citizen of Mara
thon county fully understand the aims
and purposes of the fund.
The newspapers of the county have
consented to run a Question Box,
column for that purpose. Any ques-
tion in writing coming to the Marathon
War Fund will be answered through
the newspapers in the order in which
they are received.
reference was made to this feature
lately, and an employe of one of
the mills stopped a director of the
Marathon War Fund on the street and
said, 81 note your reference to a
Question Box" on the Marathon War
Fund. That's splendid idea as it will
give anyone who desires an opportun-
ity to become thoroughly familiar with
the workings of the fund. l have
followed with considerable interest
the entire plan. / was a delegate
to the convention and the only ques-
tion which came to my mind is What
excuse can anyone have for NOT be-
coming a MEMBER" There was a
poser for the Marathon War Fund to
have for not becoming a member
The answer is none as there is none.
Membership in the fund is a badge
of honor and fulfillment of the
pledge of every citizen in the county
to Back the Boys"
A sum Of money made up from
small sums paid at stated intervals in
a systematic regular manner results
in union productive of the greatest
good. It's an effective way in which
everyone in Marathon county can do
the most good with his war donations,
as the money goes into one fund for
all war needs and is handled in an
effective manner by the directors of
the fund assisted by an Advisory
committee of thirty members repre-
senting all the people in Marathon
county.
The directors and advisory COM
mittee have a better opportunity of
analyzing any request for funds than
the individual, and no part of the fund
will be distributed unless after very
careful investigation it is found the
request stands the test laid down as
follows:
Is it authorized by direct or dele
gated government authority?
Does it help our Country win the
war?
Does it help our Soldiers and Sail
ors?
Is the object worthy and properly
handled?
Is our share fair and just?
One of the objects of the fund is
to prevent unauthorized solicitation.
This makes all donations handled in
the above manner more effective for
the winning of the war.
81 to 81
BACK THE BOYS"
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1918-08-20
APPOINTED SECRETARY

NJ P Mccullough, of Wausau, chair
man of District No: 2, of the Wis
consin War Industries board, which
comprises Lincoln, Marathon, Lang
lade and Shawano counties, has ap-
pointed George Gilkey, of this city
secretary for Lincoln county.
Much work is laid out for the secre-
taries in the various counties and un-
doubtedly Mr.. Gilkey will begin work
at once and make some public an
nouncements in the near future
Merrill Herald.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1918-08-20
SHOULD BE IDENTIFIED

During these days when positions
are being changed so often in various
concerns, il is necessary to have
strange men enter homes for various
things to examine meters,-sewer, gas,
water, electric, and TO inspect plumb
ing, sewers, ETC. Many are strangers
TO the occupants and it seems that it
would be well to have something with
which to identity such a person.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1918-08-20
THE Y DOING GREAT WORK

The Red Cross Chapter; the Wo-
mans Motor Corps and the Junior
Red Cross, now occupy the entire
second floor of the Y. M. G. A., the
same having been turned over to them
by the Y. This will give ample room
for all this work. The Y is also being
used by Company G, 10th Inf. That
institution is certainly doing great
work for the war. Without suitable
quarters for these activities, they
would be seriously handicapped.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1918-08-20
TEACHERS EXAMINATIONS

The past week the final teachers
examinations in the county were held,
the early part of the examinations
being held in the Training school
building for first and second grade
certificates, conducted by the County
Supt. ]. E. Giessel. On Friday and
Saturday for lower grades at the
Training school conducted by Miss
Eva Bernier and at Unity under the
supervision of J. E. Giessel.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1918-08-20
MUST OBSERVE THEIR RIGHTS

Many automobile drivers have an
idea that pedestrians have no rights
on crossings. They feel that if they
blow their horns the pedestrians must
run for safety. The fact is the pedes-
trian has the right of way, and the
driver must not only blow his horn
but must also slow down and stop if
necessary. 1t is appalling how many
drivers utterly neglect.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1918-08-20
SERVICE FLAG DEDICATED

st. Paul's Catholic church of Mosi-
nee, dedicated its service flag last
Sunday evening. It is said to be one
of the largest flags of the county,
having more than 60 stars. A num-
Der of priests took part in the services.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1918-08-20

Sour stomach, clogged up bowels,
headaches, foul breath, are evils of
constipation. HOLSTERS Rocky Noun
tain Tea purifies the stomach and re-
lieves constipation-a medicine the
whole family should take. 35c. w.
w. Albers.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1918-08-20
The Best Plaster

A piece OF flannel dampened with
Chamberlain's Lniment and bound on
over the seat Of pain is cften more
effectual for lame back than a plas-
ter and does not cost anything like
as much.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1918-08-20

Middling shorts Of red dog = 25.36
A deviation from these prices will
mean not only a punishment, but a
rebate paid to the customer.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1918-08-20
To Iowa City, Iowa
FIRST DISTRICT

Leonard M. Bowe, Edgar.
Edward Fromm, Hamburg.
Joseph Bower, Dancy.
SECOND DISTRICT
Roderick Macdonald, Wausau.
Erwin Eschenbauch, Wausau.
Arthur Scherbert, Wausau.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1918-08-20
STATE FIXES PRICES

The State Food Administration mas
fixed the price Of the following for
Marathon and Lincoln counties:
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1918-08-20
HENRY B. HUNTINGTON
LAW AND REAL ESTATE
Scott ST.. Opp. Court House, Wausau. Wis.
Over $500 Acres

of Fine Farming and Hardwood Rsrfbon
and Taylor Counties, Wis.
Fine Residence Property, Business Property Building Lot
and Acre Property for sale in the city.
MONEY TO L0ANa0N REAL ESTATE SECURITY
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1918-08-20
BOYS GOING FAST
A Large Contingent Departed On
Wednesday Morning and Evening,
Going Over the st. Paul r. II.

Last Wednesday morning was one
OF the finest days of summer, not-too
hot, but clear and moderate. 1t was
on this morning that over 100 young
men left for various schools, to take
special training to fit them for the
U. S. army service. The young men
met at the court house as usual, to
report to the exemption boards. They
were addressed by DR.. A. w. Trevitt
on insurance and given general
good advice. Judge A. H. Reid also
addressed the boys, telling of the ap-
probation of their sacrifices by the
people, who are left behind, who
would be back of them during this
great war.
Housewives" "Smileage Books" !"
and tobacco were given the selects.
The 10th Inf. Band marched to the
county square and discoursed music
for time, and then went after Co. c.,
10th Inf, at the Y, and marched to the
square, where the selected men fell in
line, together with men, women and
children from the city and county, and
the march at IL o'clock was taken
up to the c. M. & st. Paul depot, where
the following entrained.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1918-11-30
Magnificent BindLsy
Home At Miami To Cost
100000 When Finished

races, with the house topping off the
hill.
Two wide flights of steps lead down
to the pool, which is set in the heart
of a thick growth Of pines and palms
Hand carved lanterns, to be lighted
at night, are set on the wide, low
wall surrounding a tiled walk which
leads around the pool, and these
lanterns are repeated atop the bath
house and ornamental columns at the
head of the stairs. A tunnel leads
from the bath house to the residence,
The bath house is set on hand
carved stone pillars, and contains
dressing rooms, four shower baths
and an electric pump that furnishes
sea water to the pool at the rate OF
500 gallons per minute. AT the en-
trance are stone grotesQue fountains
and a long stone bench and two
large stone shields with the family
coat of arms set on each side above
the pillars.
Servants quarters are in the ga
rage. which is northwest OF the
house,
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1918-11-30

his rule. His train was on time, the
engineer knew where he was at all
time and also knew that there was
no unnecessary delay.
The oldest conductor at this time is
John Mccormack. He is q small
man in stature and "BOWLEGGED.'
When boy he took care of hogs on
his fathers farm, was failure In
that work-the hogs escaped. He
| had ambition to be passenger con
ductor, which he has realized. He
| likes his job. His run is from Jack
sonyille to Fort Pierce, being one Of
what ia known as the CHAIN GANG
"first in, first out" of conductors that
handle all passenger trains on this
system between these two cities. He
, told me one day that he would rather
be a passenger conductor on the
Florida East Coast railway than Pres
ident of the United States.
For twenty-five long years was
a travelling salesman in Florida. Pas
senger conductors all over the state
were my intimate friends. Their
friendship is worth while. There is
no fraternalism exceeding that of
railroad men. They stick together
and their friendship is, as rule, sa'
cred and worthwhile in every re-
spect. Many conductors that ] knew
in the long ago the subscribers for
The Post When quit travelling,
many of them missed me and when
told that was in the newspaper bus
mess wrote me letters requesting
that | send them the paper and bill
covering subscription, as they want
ed to keep in touch with me.
There is an old story Of green
country boy whose ambition In life
was to be a passenger train conduc.
tor. In the old days before air
brakes, this particularly young man
secured position as brakeman. The
conductor instructed him, when the
engineer blew his whistle, to put on
the brake, open the door Of the pas
senger car and CALL the names Of
the next station. When approaching
the next stop the whistle blew, this
embryo railroad man saw drove Of
hogs in a passing field. He put on
the brake, opened the door Of the
car and squalled "SOOIE."
This story has been told about
every railroad conductor that eveI
lived or died.