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Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1900-12-04
ENT ENWHo HAVE BEEN PRESIDENTIAL ELECTIONS
\ is the very essence Of a presidential


57 I is the very essence of presidential
election that some candidate must get
left. Some one must be disappointed.
And in the history of the republic many
great men have sought and lost this COW
eted prize. Three great names stand out
prominently in the list-Clay, Webster
and Blaine-each the idol of his party,
each the victim of political scheming.
Aaron Burr, just hundred years ago,
missed the presidency by the narrowest
margin. He was an adept in political
intrigue, with a magnetic personality and
q brilliant mind that won him equal favor
in the eyes of the voters with Jefferson.
Each received seyenty-three votes and
this threw the election into the House of
Representatives. Thirtyfve ballots were
taken without result.
The Federalists were anxious to defeat
Jefferson and they gave their support to
Burr until the thirty-sixth ballot. Then,
Burr refused to give pledges required of
him, their support was withdrawn and
Jefferson was chosen. In accordance
with the law Of those days Burr became
Wednesdays. But he was a disap-
the presidency came the fatal duel with
Hamilton, the Biennerhasset scandal, his
traitorous attempt to divide the country,
his temporary exile and social obscurity.
De Witt Clinton was Mayor of New
York City for several terms, as we'll as
United States Senator and Governor of
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1900-12-04
PASSION PLAY REALISTIC.
Lillian Bell Describes the Acting of the
Peasants Of Oberammergau.

Lillian Bell Describes the Acting of the
Peasants Of Oberammergau.
In the Woman's Home Companion
Lillian Bell writes of her experiences at
Oberammergau and of the impressions
made upon her by the great Christ
drama. She conrludes with these vivid
words:
"As to the play itself, l wish l need
say nothing about it. My mind, my
heart, my soul, have all been wrenched
and twisted with such emotion as is
not pleasant to feel nor expedient to
speak about. Il was too real, too
hear,-rending, too awful. hate, abhor
myself for feeling things so acutely.
wish l were a skeptic, a seoffer, an
atheist l wish / could put my mind
on the mechanism of the play. / wish
l could believe that it all took place two
thousand years ago. | wish l didn't
know that this suffering on the stage
was all actual. l wish | thought these
people were really Tyrolese peasants,
wood-carvers and IN5tters, and that all
this agony was only play hate the
women who are weeping around me.
hate the men who are letting the tears
run down their cheeks and whose shout
ders are heaving with their sobs. 1t
is so awful to see mi-n cry!
But no, it is all tue. It is taking
place now. am one Of the women at
the foot of the cross. The anguish, the
cries. the sobs. are all ZEAL They pierce
my heart. The cross, with its piteous
burden, is outlined against the real sky.
The green hill beyond is Calvary. Doves
iutter in and out. and butterflies dart
across the shafts of sunlight. The ex-
preston on Christ's faS is one of an
guish. forgiveness andpity unspeakable.
Then his head drops forward on his
breast. it grows dark. tie weeping be-
comes iamentation, AMI as they APP
proach TO thrust the spear into his side.
from which, l have been mid. the blood
and water really NAV b. seen to pour
forth, l turn faint and sick and close
nv eyes. 1t has gone too far. l am no
longer myself. but a disoTsanized heap
of raeked nerves and historical weep
ing. and not even the descent from the
cross. the rising from the lead nor the
triumphant ascension can console me
nor restore my balance. Tie Passion
Play but once in a lifetime"
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1900-12-04
MUST BE A HEALTHY PLACE,
Washington Mans Wife Spelled Hia
Chauces of Sinking Duty.

Washington Mans Wife Spelled Hin
Chances of Sinking Duty.
A young Westerner who nailed job
in one of the departments about year
ago got into the habit from tie Jump OF
putting in time slip pretty frequently.
explaining each time to the chic. of his
division that his wife was very delicate
and that she had sent for him. Then
The young man would repair 10 his IA
vorite maison de lush and put in d cou-
pie OF extra hours Of enjoyment or cross
the river on the electric cars to that
large she'd where even money, and even
money only, is given against race
horses that are TO at the track. or
otherwise toy with the bIithesome
hours.
During the past summer the ySung
Westerner tore one hour of the caiIy
stunt every day. leaving the Office AZ 3
o'clock. and put in a slip, informing
the chief Of his division that his invalid
wife was staying ont In the country.
near a small Virginia town. and thar
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1900-12-04
About salt.

Salt puts out fire in the chimney.
Salt in solution inhaled cures cold in
the head.
Salt in water is the best thing to clean
willow ware and mating.
Salt thrown on SCOT which has fallen
on the carpet will prevent stain.
Salt on the fingers when cleaning
fowls, meat or fish will prevent slip
ping.
Salt in the oven under baking tins
will prevent their scorching on the bot
tom.
Salt put on ink, when freshly spilled
on carpet, win help in removing the
spot.
Salt thrown on coal fire when broil-
Ing steak win prevent blazing from
dripping fat
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1900-12-04
Called Teddy q Lobster.

AS Governor Roosevelt and two other
men were crossing Sd street. New
York, from the Republican headquar-
tiers, they met Lieutenant Governor
Woodruff and the party stood talking
on the car tracks until they were al
most run down by a street car.
Get of the track. you big lobster"
shouted the motormaR to Governor
Roosevelt and Lieutenant Governor
Woodruff, as they were shaking h..nds.
Are you trying to hold up this carr"
That's the Governor remarked
man on the car >
Take il all back. Governor; I'm the
lobster" said the motorman, taking off
his hat to the Governor. who waved his
hand and laughed
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1900-12-04

as Vice-President on the ticket with
Zachary Taylor he would, upon the lat
ter's death in $780, have become Presi-
dent. In 1852 Webster's friends made
determined effort to secure him the nomi-
nation, but party jealousy made their eff
forts Useless. This great man selt keen
~ the disappointment of his hopes, and
his death occurred on Oct. "a that same
year
Lewis ,Cass, who was very prominent
in national politics sixty years ago, had
two marrow escapes from presidential
lightning. In 1914 an unexpected ad-
journmeRt of the Democratic convention
just as Gass was about to be nominated
gave time for a successful combination
against HIN in favor of James X. Polk.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1900-12-04

was overwhelmingly defeated by Andrew
Jackson. In 1910 the adoption OF the
unit rule prevented Clay's nomination in
stead of William Henry Harrison. In
1874 the Wings nominated him by accla-
nation and Clay's election seemed GER
tain. But his Southern adherents blum
dered by inducing him to favor the an
nexation of Texas, and that lost him the
votes of thousands of anti slavery men.
The Wings won il 1913 and Clay would
have been their choice if Gen. Taylor's
newly made military reputation had not
given the nomination to that hero.
Daniel Webster is another great per-
sonality among the unsuccessful aspir-
ants for the presidency. Had he con-
scented in 1S4S to accept the nomination
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1900-12-04
Cat Prevents a Murder.

J. ID. Curry, farmer living near Be
lott, on the Illinois side, and his son
Clark, aged IA, were held up in their sta
bic by three masked robbers, who, after
tying them with straps, went into the
house, where Mrs. Curry was overcome
by beating her on the head with the
butts Of their reyolyers. Had it not been
for the family cat Mrs. Curry would
undoubtedly have been murdered The
animal tipped over some plants in an adj
joining room as the robbers were attack
ing Mrs. Curry. The men rushed into
the room and Mrs. Curry made her es-
cape to a neighbor's. She got the men
to return with her, but the robbers had
fed.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1900-12-04

For oyster salad, pct the oysters In a
saucepan over the fire and let them
cook till their edges curl Put them in
a strainer and let them cool. Cut about
the same quantity by measure Of celery
In small pieces. Let the celery and the
oysters. the latter cut in quarters mar
mate in a French dressing. Serve on
leaves Of lettuce with mayonnaise
dressing. Garnish with sliced lemon
and sprigs Of parsley.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1900-12-04

coast of Chill through a toddler of 5
meddling with the compasses. She had
on board ninety-seven souls. and all but
eleven persisted. Among the saved was
the innocent cause of the terrible catas-
trophe.
A fire which was directly responsible
for the loss of more lives than any 9th
er single confagration, originated
through the vagaries of tarantula.
The scene was Santiago and a grand
religious festival was taking place in
the principal cathedral. The building
was sea of drapery, flooded with ev-
cry variety of illumination.
Twenty thousand silver lamps were
in full blaze and the acolytes were busy
lighting the 1000 tapers on the grand
altar when the Grant spider skipped
into the central aisle and alarmed a
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1900-12-04

who have sought the presidency, but
sought in vain. For a score of years his
name was always uppermost in the pub
lie mind whenever the Republican party
met in convention. In 1876 the nomina-
ton was almost within his grasp. In
1850 he received a first ballot vote of
2S4, but he and General Grant, his
strongest rival, had both to step aside for
the compromise candidate, Garfield. In
1884 he was certain of victory, but failed
through the loss of New York State by
the narrow margin of 1,047 votes.
Among other well-known men who
tried to be President and failed were
Gen. Mcclellan, Gen. Hancock, Benja-
min F. Butler, William j. Bryan and
Admiral Dewey.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1900-12-04
NEWS OF WISCONSIN.
A WEEKS RECORD OF STATE
HAPPENINGS.
Many Deer Hunters Are KiIIed--Mur-
der Is Prevented by a Cat-Tragedy
at Milwaukee Dance-Hersey Has
Big Fire-Vote of the State.

The deer hunting season in this State
is ended. 1t only lasts for twenty days,
but in that time twelve hunters have been
killed and the same number seriously
wounded. Almost without exception these
accidents" occurred through the hunt
ers being mistaken for deer by other
hunters. The fatalities are so crest dur
ing the deer hunting season that scores
who like the sport keep out of the woods,
for they say the danger Of being shot by
some fool hunter is greater than that ex-
perienced by the American army at San
Juan hill. Many hunters have been
wounded and no mention made of the ac-
cidents Some of the careless marksmen
have run away after finding they had
shot a man instead of a deer. In one
case the wounded man lying on the
ground grabbed his gun and compelled
the man who had shot him and was try
ing to escape to take him to a Doctors.
He would have bled to death had he been
left alone
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1900-12-04

ished his work upon his great system OF
synthetic philosophy with the publica-
ton Of revised edition OF his Biology.
Although his body is IN state of
desiccation. his mind IS yet amazingly
49, and be u rasare>s,d as Of old in
the po~- - develop
men. OF tue time. His eyes retain their
intellectual keenness and his health Is
gos,d except for the insomnia from
which he has never been free since he
Was a young man.
He sees no one save his most intimate
friends. and the visits O. Tv<= these
hurt him. The only person whom he
loFes to have call upon hin Is MA
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1900-12-04

William Holdorf was stabbed at Mil
waukee by Herman Ratzmann. Ratz-
mann is locked up. Ratsmann, who is IS
years old, with several companions broke
ensued Ratzmann drew a knife and tried
to stab Gustav Grulka the floor manager,
who was trying to eject him. William
Holdorf, 20 years old, timer, interfered
70 save Grulka and got between them
just in time to receive the vicious lunge
Of tie knife in Ratzmann's hands in his
left breast
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1900-12-04

lady, who screamed. The acolytes, or
some of them, looked around to ascer-
tain the cause of the commotion and
one of the naked lights they carried
came in contact with the drapery of a
colossal figure of the virgin. A few
minutes later the vast cathedral was a
raging furnace. in which were being
consumed more than 1000 bodies
Stray Stories.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1900-12-04
sten1 silks and Glove.

Thieves stole silks and Kid gloves from
Bort, Bailey & Co at Beloit. valued at
81 1000. Entrance was effected through a
lodge room adjoining the store, in almost
the identical way that thieves entered
the store aast spring and stole a lot of
goods The prospects for the recovery
of the goods are slight.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1900-12-04

The official canvass Of the vote of the
State of Wisconsin is For President-Mc-
Kinley. 265, 293; Bryan, 159, 291; Wool
ley. 1O.0S0; Debs, 1904. McKinley's plu-
rality, 106,002 For Governor-Bohm-
rich, Dem, 1864; Smith. Pro, 9.T12;
La Toilette, Rep, 264,420; futile, Soc.
Dem, G,527; Wilke, Soc. Lab, 504. La
Follette's plurality, l03, 746.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1900-12-04

This is an acceptable way to prepare
an egg for an invalid. Separate a very
fresh egg keeping the yolk unbroken
in the half shell. Beat Tie white to
stiff froth Then heap it up in a pretty
white bowl or cup. make a well in the
center and drop in the yoIk, nearly COW
erlng It with the white Stand the bowl
in a small saucepan with little boiling
water; cover the saucepan and steam
one minute. Drop a tiny bit Of butter
and pinch of salt on top aud serve from
the bowl
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1900-12-04

One cup G. sour cream. one cup OF
sweet milk. one cup Of molasses, one
cup OF seeded raisins. one quart Of gra-
ham -four, onc teaspoon OF soda, one
teaspoon OF s.1t. Butter a round bak-
lng dish and pour 10 the batter. Steam
three hours and put In the oven few
minutes to brown on the top. Never
remove the top OF tue steamer until
ready to dish up the bread or pudding.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1900-12-04

Through a fire, the origin of which is
unknown the principal part of the bust
ness district in the village of Hersey.
was wiped out Evans & Cave, general
merchants, were the heaviest losers.
Their loss viii figure up fully $1,000,
with but $1,000 Insurance. Several 9TH
or buildings were bulhed but most Of
the occupants got their stuff out. Insur-
ance viii be small
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1900-12-04

New York State. He was popular with
the people, but his strong character made
him many political enemies. When Pres
ident Madison was renominated for a sec
ond term Clinton took the field against
him and made hard fight, but lost for
lack Of the vote of one State, of which
he had felt sure. His fame is secure,
however, as the Father of the Erie
Canal"
Henry Clay, like Blaine, made repeated
attempts to secure the presidency, only
to fail each time. 1t is a coincidence
that each would have succeeded were it
not for the plumbers of too jealous sup
porters. Harry of the West" tried fig
the prize in 1924, when John Quincy Adj
ans was elected. also in 1882, when he
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1900-12-04
To Whitcn Clothes.

Into a large saucepan porcelain Is
best-put four pounds of bicarbonate or
soda and four quarts of hot water Stir
frequently with wooden stick until
the soda is dissolved Then add one
pound of chloride of lime, stir occasion
ally until the solids are dissolved. Then
let the liquid cool in kettle. Strain the
clear part through a cheesecloth into
wide-mouthed bottles. Put the shoppers
in and set away until used. Any part
that is not clear can be put into separ-
ate bottles and used for cleaning white
floors and the tables; it is also good for
cleaning the sink, traps, etc.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1900-12-04
Berlin Salad.

Pour over two cleaned, separated
heads Of Boston lettuce one.half cupfuI
of smoking-hot butter; cut up fine and
add one cupful of cooked and seasoned
dandelion greens, one tablespoonful OF
minced chervil and peppergrass; mix.
spread onto plate Govt with potato
rings with fried-cake eufser and boiled
tender in seasoned soup stock; fill CEN
ters with cooked lentils; sprinkle over
all two tablespoonfuls Of vinegar and
one-half teaspoonful each of salt and
mustard.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1900-12-04

Boil three-fourths Of pint Of new
milk; put a level teaspoonful Of Hour
into cup with the yoll Of an egg. Nix
well together, adding little sugar.
When the milk boils, draw II back from
the fire. and as soon as Il has cooled
very little pour the boiling milk on 1t,
stirring brislsly, so that {; may not be
lumpy. Pour back into the saucepan
and beat over the fire. stirring one way.
till the egg thickens. II must not boil,
OF It Is spoiled. When cold. II is ready
for use.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1900-12-04
HIS MIND STILL CLEAR.

Though a Physical Wreck, Herbert
Spencer Is Strong Mentally.
Spencer upon the philosophy of the
world viii be felt long after the great
author has crumbled into dust. Mr..
Spencer will be 81 next April. 1t is said
that he has shrunk to the proportions
of mummy and that he spends most
of his time gazing dreamily at the sea
from his house in Percival terrace,
Brighton. Last year Mr.. Spencer fin
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1900-12-04

Cook half a cup Of bread esdmbs and
a cup and half OF milk over hot water
9er twenty minutes. Add tablespoon
n bnttera salt and pepper to season
Brown half a cup Of bread crumbs in
tablespoon ~ butter and sprinkle lib
orally over with tlmbales and sauce.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1900-12-04
MUNIcH's HALL OF FAME.

high, weighing GAIT Kilograms, de-
signed by Schwanthaler.
Along the front colonnade of the
Ruhmeshalle there are eighty busts of
famous Bavarians. These are exposed
to the air, but the Doric columns are
so arranged that they protect the busts
in measure.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1900-12-04

Yunker-Did / ever tell you about that
narrow escape l had from a hotel fire
while was in New York;
Eldster-Naw.
at was the narrowest escape ever
went through. The check from Uncle
John arrived while the landlord was
talking of sending for a policeman
indianapolis Press.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1900-12-04
Cremntel in His Home.

The home of SANDY" Dixon, an &c
centric farmer. - years of age. who lived
alone seven miles west of Elroy. was
burned and neighbors found some of his
charred bones in the ruins. The old man
disposed of some of mis- property the day
before and foul play is suspected, Mon.
roe County officers are investigating.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1900-12-04

An Atchison man took sick Saturday
and decided to stay home till he got
rested He was back at work Monday.
His wife had asked aim within a few
hours to take care Of the baby. to chop
onions for pickles. to grind the coffee,
TO dress the chicken. and to milk the
COW while be was resting. --AtchIson
EIaha
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1900-12-04

Mr.. Meddergrass--H Hi slocum sent ten
dollars TO a Teller In New York TO find
out how to win at roulette.
Mr.. Foddershack-W What did the teller
say?
Mr.. Meddergaass said TO run the
game yourself - Baltimore American,
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1900-12-04

To remove yerdlgris or other old dis
colorations from brass ordinary house
hold ammonia wiz be found sufficient,
says the DelIneGtor For obstinate
stains 1t should be applied with soft
brush, though usually piece Of fan
mel wet IN the ammonia wiz do as
well. Afterward the high polish Of the
brass may be restored by the use Of
polishing paste or ponade.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1900-12-04
BAvARIA'S HALL OF FAME.
Idea Crysta1Iized in America Is Not an
Original One.

Original One.
America is not entitled to claim orig
inality in her purpose to erect hall Of
fame at the University Of New York.
Bavaria originated the idea long ago
and hall of fame exists in Munich to-
day. 1t is known as die Ruhmes-
halle" and oyerlooks the newer part of
the city and the Theresienwiese. The
hall was begun in 1S43 under the SUI
peryision of the architect Klenz and
was completed ten years later. 1t is in
the form of a colonnade, seventy me-
ters long and thirty-two meters wide,
and has two projecting wings which
partly inclose the statue of Bavaria.
This is glganuc iron ngure, ITO feet
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1900-12-04

He-You don't mean to tell me you
are going to marry that old bald-head-
ed professor
she-He IS rather bald, bat think how
many young men Of to-day are bald on
the inside Of their heads Stray sto-
III
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1900-12-04

Many people impress you as having
the life worked out Of them, while 9th
srs impress you as being In need Of
something to DO.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1900-12-04

Mrs. Good-It is drink that has
brought you so low.
The Tramp-Yes'm = has 5rough.
me so low that can't get drink
Puck.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1900-12-04

hItcheu WeiSutS ana measures.
-Four teaspoonfuls of liquid make one
tablespoonful
Four tablespoonfuls ofliquid, one gill
or quarter of cup.
A tablespoonful of liquid, half an
ounce.
A pint of liquid weighs a pound.
A quart of sifted -four, one pound,
Three kitchen cupfuls of cornmeaL
one pound.
One cup OF butter half pound.
A solid pint of chopped meat, one
pound.
Ten eggs, one pound.
dash of pepper. az eighth of tea
spoonful.
A pint of brown sugar, thirteen
ounces.
Two cupfuls and a half of powdered
sugar, one pound.-Ladies Home Jour
nal.