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Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1902-12-23

from each chair he took a stocking and
pinned it whore th,. sleeping children had
been accustomed to pin them in previous
years.
After this he made frequent trips to
the library and brought up load after load
Of toys, candies and trinkets. And then
he began to fill the stockings. 1t was
slow work. He hal seen his wife do it
once He had watched her then in a
mechanical sort of way. 1t was on the
preceding Christmas eve. She was in
and nervous and afraid to go about the
house alone In a grumbIing. protesting
way he had accompanied her.
How glad he was now that he had He
dropped a moderately heavy object into
the toe of each stocking to hold Il down
then an orange to make it capacious
After this he slipped in a present for the
sake OF surprise, and OH top Of the pres
ent he put layer OF candy. He won
dered that the --tick-tick1 of the
candies as they dropped did not awaken
the sleeping children.
de was slow at the work. 1t was early
down wien he finished. He blew out the
little light lamp and sank into a chair.
buryir his face in his hands, and his
heart in memories. Suddenly he looked
up and saw his three children standing
about him in the arc of a circle.
Its papa" cried his eldest girl, rush
ing into his arms. Papa is Santa Claus
1t is papa who has been so good to US
and we haven't loved him.
It's papa" echoed the younger daugh-
ter.
"Papa-Santy Close,'' said the boy.
And they, too. sided up to him and
chung to him, their little eyes beaming
with love.
And then John Howard knew that lis
stocking had been filed, also-with the
love of his children.-Criterion
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ton, Harrisburg and san Antonio and the
Galveston, Houston and Northern roads.
Col. Morse asserts that in the next ten
years the development Of these sections
will be greater than that Of any ether
sections. of equal area in the world
You will appreciate that this may not
be an exaggeration." said he, when l
tell you that between Jan. /. 1902, and
June so last, there were sold iii southern
Texas 79S,000 acres of land through the
efforts of the Southern Pacific agents.
and that land is being sold there today
at the rate of 100000 acres per month"
Exhaustive experiments and research
which have been carried on by the South
ern Pacific tend to show that all of the
so-called rice belt is above vast deposits
of oil, but at present there is no effort
to develop oil fields in that portion Of
the State. The rice belt extends from the
Mississippi river to the Rio Grande, n
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1902-12-23

distance of 500 miles, and even beyond
the Rio Grande to Tampieo, Mexico, and
back from the gulf between fifty and sew
enty-ive miles
Speaking of the development of this
section, Col. Morse said: IS. H. Carey
accidentally discovered that the land IN
southern Louisiana would raise rice, and
one year later it took 100 ears to trans
port the rice output about jennings. In
1902 it took 1900 cars from Jennings.
and land which in 1883 was worth Is
cents an acre is now worth from $50 to
500. In southern Louisiana alone there
are to-day 1900 miles OF rice canals aud
5000 reapcrs are used in that State.
where but a few years ago n small yield
of rice was harvested with the sickle.
The story Of southern Texas is just as
wonderful, for in 1898 there were but
1000 acres Of land under rice cultivation,
whereas there are now 100000 acres. In
one section alone residents Of Chicago
own $500 acres Of rice lands
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1902-12-23
Thoughts for the New Year.

A good inclination is but the first rude
draught of virtue, but the finishing
strokes are from the will, which, if well
disposed, will by degrees perfect it, or
if i'll disposed, will quickly deface it
South.
To think we are able is almost to he so;
to determine upon attainment is frequent
ly attainment itself. earnest resolution
has often seemed to have about it almost
a SAVIOUR Of omnipotence.-S. Smiles.
You may be whatever you resolve to
be. Determine to be something in the
world, and you win be something. Il
cannot" never accomplished anything; 81
will try" has wrought wonders.-J.
Halves.
1t is the old lesson-a worthy purpose.
patient energy for its accomplishment, a
resoluteness undaunted by difficulties, and
then success.-W. NJ. Punshon.
Aim at the SIM. and you may not rench
II; but your arrow viii fly far higher than
If aimed at an object on level with
yourself-J Halves.
Have a purpose in life, and having Il,
throw into your work such strength Of
mind and muscle as God has given yeu.
Carlyle.
Do not. for one repulse. forego the pur-
pose that you resolved to effect--Sh ak
speare.
He who Is firm and resolute in viii
moulds the world to himself.-Goethe.
A good intention clothes itself with
power.-Emerson-
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List, the New Year bells are ringing
To and fro,
Messages of comfort bringing
Clear and low.
Over mead and plain and valley.
Where the forest giants rally,
Up through park and street and alley
Pssans flow.
List, the New Year bells are calling
Far and near.
Like some prayer triumphant falling
On the ear,
10, the past Is past forever.
In this hour It's bonds we sever,
And its clouds shall darken never
Our New Year.
List the New Year bells are swaying
High and low,
Pulslng, pleading. praislng, praying.
As they go.
Now may every Gin be shriven.
And our hearts from sorrow riven,
All forgiying and forgiven
Here below
Minneapolis Housekeepe
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prSazx - the home where God sends them
Esz6-
Kzz ease. jest once, through the gates ajar,
Ge<ra ear Child came, and there shone a
&1zE-
srvSr de~sst places It's golden light
Eh1aEzs Ike a torch the iivelong night;
29xt1x tow to the wonderful East.
In efx1s>ly procession. king and priest,
ara q marvellous, moving caravan
@0OEaf fer the gift that had guerdoned
aszn.
RA-R. hazners Of glory waving far.
azeEs fer his people, God kindled a star
TIE KzBexor sat in his purple robe.
H@&HHg The scepter that swayed the globe
Best eise slave TO the laborIng oar
E&41fe Co him was a groan the more;
WnaE3Asd with laurel the conqueror strobe,
TzEgapl1ag hearts on his naughty road
%nM cry Of the anguished quivered far,
And ha9 IN the darkness there shone a
5Azr-
0aa GssEs cave IN the riyen rock
a ezn13e dickered, who VIII may mock;
TEz1 THREAD OF flame was the answer sent
Econ Earth TO the Star In the armament
IN the silence trembled Babes first
hEeaGh-
CAEs - be- Lord of Life and Death;
Eaf9 Is a bird In the tiny nest.
EA &k@ mofher's arms, on the mother
kNeast.
wzqHs ahz. lowing kline stood wondering near.
Azs1 sse angels sang on the midnight clear,
Az<1 eisse midnight waned, and the dawn 8
great car
Ew4zS Ca where brightly there shone a Star.
3szE5ezEgk f. Sangster, In Woman's Home
CsmTzato--
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1902-12-23

The fire which destroyed the business
portion of Ingram the other night caught
from u defective chimney in the saloon
of Joe Adams. 1t spread north and
south, destroying five buildings. H. A.
Ostrander & Co. were the greatest los
ers. Their store and stock was entire
~ destroyed The los on the stock is
$4,000, with $1,000 insurance. Joe
Adams loss on his saloon building. barn
and icehouse is $500. Ed Blanehette
suffered a partial loss on his saloon
stock. The building was owned by Van
Etten & BuckmasteP. r. A. Grunseth's
grocery suffered a partial loss of stock,
but had 5000 insurance. Napoleon Le-
Claire's loss is $500 on his building. par
italy insured. New buildings VIII 20
up where desolation now reigns.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1902-12-23
WISCONSIN'S RECORD.
FAITHFULLY TOLD IN READABLE
SHAPE.
Oshkosh Rector Is Acquittcd-PoIicy
Holders Sue for Share of Profits of a
New York Insurance Company-
Buildings Burned at Ingram.

The most sensational chapter in the
history of the Protestant Episcopal
Church of the State of Wisconsin came
to close at Oshkosh when verdict
of acquittal was rendered in the case
of Rev. Merton c. Andrews. rector of ST.
Paul's Church Of that city. Mr.. An
drews was formally charged with con-
sorting with women and being careless
in the matter of discharging financial oh
legations. Ar investigation was demand
Ell and Attorney T. 3. Lamoreux of Ste
vens Point was appointed judge advo-
cate That gentleman, after nearing q!
the evidence in the case, found that there
was nothing TO warrant a triai and rec
commended that the case be dismissed.
This Bishop Grafton did, including in
his announcement TO that effect a declar-
alton of his ''unshaken confidence in the
integrity of character of the accused
The case has dragged on for several
years
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1902-12-23
Sues for n1u.nal Profits.

Complaint has bcen filed in Miwau-
kee against one of the big life insurance
companies of New York by an attorney
for various policy holders, asking that
the company show cause why it should
not distribute its undivided surplus of
millions of dollars among its policy hold
ers. The complaint will be made under
section 1852 of the Wisconsin statutes,
which provides that all mutual insurance
companies doing business in Wisconsin
must divide the surplus earnings among
policy holders. The action win affect
every mutual insurance organization do
ing Business in Wisconsin, whose aggre-
gate undivided surplus amounts to $780,
100000
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1902-12-23

During the middle ages the whole
Christr;ss season VIZ given up to rev.
els ans ;olhty. in WI "A eating and drink
ing had prominsl4f part The Saxon
instinct of our English ancestors led them
to make of every holiday an occasion
for Teasing. Plenty TO eat and to drink
was their idea of a festival. no matter
how sacred might be ITS associations. On
Christmas they not only lined their stom-
schs With good capon. rs did shakespeare
justice. but stuffed themselves with al
sorts of rich. nourishing food and strong
iy compound ---Adinxs and pies.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1902-12-23
TO COLOMBO SOUTHWEST.
Railroads Are Going TO Eoom Louis-
iaua and Texas

Iore than 100000 win b. spent by
the management of the Southern Pacific
in the next five months ID cclonizing
southwestern Louisiana and Southern
Texas. The decision TO increase the ef-
forts and expenditure which are being
made to fill up these lands was reached
IN general meeting Of representatives,
OF Hartman lines held in Chicago = few
days ago. Tile work in Texas and Louis
lana IS in charge of Col $. I'll b. Morse,
passenger traffic manager of the Galees-
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1902-12-23
GROCER OF Neennh sandbngged.

Albert Neudeck, prominent grocer of
Neenah, was sandbagged on a recent
evening in front of the high school build
ing while on his way home from his store.
Fortunately the bag broke, which in all
probability saved Mr.. Neudeck's life,
as he is now in critical condition. Mr.
Neudeck when struck called for help
and neighbors who ran out found him on
the ground, but the highwayman had es-
capped. The fact that Mr. Neudeck had
$500 in his pocket is believed to have
been the object of the attack.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1902-12-23
Three Kisses w nth $500.

A jury in the Circuit Court at Osh-
kosh decided that three of Miss Ida
Zachsers' kisses were worth $500. Miss
Zaehsers was employed as a servant in
the family of Miner III. Ballou, we'll
known paper mill man of Menasha The
girl started a suit for $1,000 damages
against Mr.. Ballou. alleging that he went
into the kitchen and throwing his arms
about her kissed her three times. AIR.
Ballou did not deny that he kissed the
girl, but claimed he meant no harm.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1902-12-23

"a Happy New Year to your This 10
the greeting which is heard on every side
as we cross the threshold 81 the new year.
Il has become Custom 10 repeat is. In
many cases It has little meaning. snd is
nothing more than an empty compliment
or an idle wish. How much 40 you mean
by it, II Is very easy to repeat the
formula. Il Is 4 very simple matter 10
bay New Years card and enclose Il IN
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1902-12-23

AHiaAiA ApAAs genial warmth from
the great piles Of oak and hickory in the
bread fireplace. while the atmosphere of
tie building wss recoSsnt with the odor
Of the viands being prepared for the
Christmas feast
There were no chefs and assistant
chefs. with scores Of SAie-t.lSd ess.ss-
ants. nor such ranges ano -ss-s>g usen-
sis as are provided for the White House
kitchen Of to-day Ola coie-ed nam
raies." neatly clad in bright caIico frocks
long white aprons and srigAt-eolored ker~
chiefs 90 their heads, aiftsi hisher and
thither before the roaring biazes en the
nearrhs. ss they prepared the fcrd for
President John Adams and his Naleeide
guests.
Indeed. Mrs. Abigail Adams herself
performed the functiors4 Of exeeutise
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1902-12-23
Origin OF Muce Pie

English plum pudding I'D rnine> pies
both owe their origin. or are supposed 70,
to an occurrence attendant upon the birth
Of Christ The highly seasoned ingredi-
ents refer to the Offering Of spices.
frankincense end myrrh BY the wise men
Of the East to the Christ Chiid---Nex
Yo-k Un-lA
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1902-12-23

Il want to get turkey. and bottle
of paregoric. and some mince meat. snd
some pepsin pills. and some cranberries.
and some furniture polish. and a quart of
oysters, and a package of court plaster,
end some sweet POTATOES, and a IRE In
surance policy"
Here the market man smiled merrily
and inquired:
Going to eat all tAatr'
~No." responded the customer. "but
the family Christmas dinner occurs at my
house this ear."-Baltimore American.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1902-12-23
Cor1iss Postofiice Wrecked.

Safe blowers secured an entrance TO
the postoffice and general store of Frank
Lingsweiler at Corliss, and by the use
iof nitroglyeerin wrecked the safe and
all the show cases and furniture They
secured several registered letters and Il
little money. Lingsweiler, the postmas-
ter resides next door to the store and
heard the explosion, but thought little
Of it.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1902-12-23

feet II was a typ
ical old-faslUoned
Christmas day. with
all the acccmpani-
ments Of wind and
weather. ora Jack
h Was busy and
decorated in tiantas-
tic designs sith
films Of ice the win
dow pa'aes Of the
big white mansion.
Downstairs Ia the
kitchen there was a
blanc Of light and
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1902-12-23

With the approach Of Christmas we
hear again the usual talk about '.the OBJ
legations Of the season, the burden Of
shopping, the farce Of exchanging Tres
ents." We haven't a particle of sympa-
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1902-12-23

The IIouae committee ~ public build
ings and grounds reported fuvoraby the
bill introduced by Mr. Mercer. chairman
Of the committee, approprjatipg $1,000
600 for the purchase Of a site and for tile
erection cf i court of justice building for
the accommodation Of the Supreme Court
Of the United States the department of
Justice, national law library and inter
national tribunals The coiamittee also
reported the bill, which Eas passed the
Senate, carrying S2,500,0OQ fos the con
struction of:a new Department. Of Agri-
culture building, but cut the limit Of cost
to $500 ,00l
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1902-12-23

part of important
Witnesses to submit
to the elimination of
the provision Cor an
educational test
should such action
prove necessary to
secure rhe success
of the bin. Commits
sioner General of
Immigration Frank
Sargent spoke espe-
cially Of the neccs
sity far Increased
.sirftaaaan nm tina
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1902-12-23

Miss Askir-Why Is Miss Wundeg SO
pesSiEniSVic about ChrisTmass
Miss TeiIit-She hung up So pair Of
silk hose last year. and some oAs stole
them.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1902-12-23
a WHITE HOUSE CHRISTMAS,

Day Was Observed with Remarkable
simplicity in Fairly Times.
On the FIRST Christmas day in the
White House. it is recorded snow nIan-
lied the esrth to a depth Of neatly two
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1902-12-23
SAYS IT WAS A sAssINATloN.
Coroner's Verdict in the Hunter-Fitz-
gerald Case at Guatemala.

A letter received at New Orleans from
Guatemala City states that at the coro-
ner's inquest held on the body Of Will
liam A. Fitzgerald, who was shot and
killed by Godfrey Hunter, Jr., the ply
sicians decided that the shots were fired
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1902-12-23

Congress is in imminent danger of be-
ing forced 70 suspend business on account
of the shortage of the coal supply and
the uncertainty of securing enough fuel
to heat the capitol, furnish it with light.
and run the elevators. Early in the sum
mer contracts were made for coal in suli-
cient quantities to supply the capitol, but
great fenr is entertained that this fuel
will not be delivered, especially as the
railroads are confiscatiig coal 10 keep
and the coal dealers az the Northern
cities are refusing to lef any coal come
as far south as Washington. Owing to
the great demand for coal that consigned
TO the government for the capitol is be-
ing watched carefully to make sure that
all of it reaches its proper destination.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1902-12-23

A list of articles lost IL the nails dur
ing October has been compiled and sent
cut by the Fostofiice Department. These
range in value from 25 coats TO 800. and
include pos.ketknives, kodak film. eleetrn-
plate, package of hairpins, scissors, play
ing cards, pipe, hardware, keys, beads.
flower bulbs, seeds. apron, dress goods,
samples, toy watch, fountain pen. watch
chain, razor, box Of salyc spectacles, gar
ters, toy telephone, pronliMoly note for
$780, surgical Instruments brass buttons.
safety pins, hat feathers, yarn, bulcaer
knife three tablespoons, part Of clock.
type, hair brushes, match boxes, samples
Of pills. and combs
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1902-12-23

from behind, and that Fitzgerald came
to his death by assassination Ii is said
if there is any hearing in Guatemala OF
the charge against young Hunter It must
be held in secret and by officials of The
government. 1t is held in some quarters
that the trial of Hunter must take place
in the United States.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1902-12-23
Ts4ERE sHoNE a STAR.

Fl, stars by the mil
lion-fold aboYel
In the wide blue
spaces we watch
and love;
Stars like grains OF
sand by the sea,
T b T o U g h wheeling
clusters Of worlds
they be.
But once through the
gates Of heaven
ajar,
When a Child was
born, there shone a
Star.
Children they come TO
the palace hall;
Children theS come to
the cabin small;
To the tent, to the
ship. to the poor
anfc par
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1902-12-23

Secretary Hay and British Arnbassa-
dor Herbert signed the Bond-I Ity treaty,
1rovjding for reciprocity betaeeD the
United States md Newfoundl'rid. cover
ing fsh products and baif Uiitil passed
upon b. the Se1nte ,-ke details Of the
srs1fY ire NOT maSe public.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1902-12-23

The West Tn1ian medal. awarded By
Congress IN Mach, 1901. to participants
n the Spanish war. Is now residy for dis
sribafion. The oureau Of navigation has
decided to PUBLISH the lists 81 men b.
-ess.sls. con-.s~Gclng with the Indiana.
This Is 30 avoid being oFercroHded with
requests.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1902-12-23

Secretary .of State Hay has begun in
formal negotiations with he governments
of Nicaragua and Costa Hica with the
mention Of forming tentative canal
treoty 10 be submitted to fhc Senate II
The Colombian government does not
promptly allow the United States com
plete control Of the PananA canal terri
tory. The o1her two counties are eaid
to be anxious for the Nicaragua capai
and ready to: make liberal Concessions.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1902-12-23

an envelope. But when you send this
greeting, or speak it, Go you regard it as
pledge or promise that you will do
nothing to make the recipient of it I'M
happy, and that you will do all in your
power to relieve his anxieties and bring
gladneSs to his heart baptist Union.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1902-12-23

When President Roosevelt created the
anthracite coal strike commission, it look
cd as though its members were about en-
tering on wholly thankless task. which
would require Il good deal of hard work
while gietdng no compensation beyon ].
OF course, the purely philanthropic honor
of bringing 60 an end an Industrial stua-
ton that was becoming intolerablc The
Presidents act was not official and there
fore was outside the law, Now, however
Congress is appropriating S5000O 20 de-
fray tho expenses of the commission Tho
federal employees, who are members Of
the board or who are attached To il as
recorders, are to receive no salary, hut
will be allowed $15 day Tor expenses
The nol-frderal members are TO receive
$4,000 ia salary. And thus membership
in the commission is not such thankless
task after all.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1902-12-23

AT the hearings on the Immigration
bin by the Senate committee on iramigra-
ticn willingness was manifested ON the
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1902-12-23
! s5s,1xkts ~ E50a%'
WGA HIS CdILDHEES LOVE
sY THOMAS HALL.

III RINKLES of care furrowed
~ the forehead of John How
Nf ard, Wholesale leather Iner-
~ ~ chant of New York, rs he
- "a IL, ha I;hrorv 81 HE
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1902-12-23

Government control Of all wireless tcIc-
graph stations along the coasts j. rec
0mmcnded by Rear Admiral Bradford of
the bureau Of equipment II A. proposed
10 establish statsons for the purpose OF
iugtructing officers and men ai Newport.
.Seiy York. san Francisco ind other
oIaeea. To Ascertain the effect of beat on
The apparatus + station win BE- erected
II Key West. Fla
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1902-12-23

Representative McCali " Mass9ehH-
sstts introduced in the Holfsc bill
authorize the president to negotiate with
Great Britain: en- agreement providing for
a reciprocity .uea.y with Canada in fbe
matter of cOaE Such al agreement cails
for the free eftry Of Oanadia1 coal. both
hard and soft, into the UniteG States. and
the free entry fnto the Donitiion Of Gan
ada Of hard and soft coal from the United
States.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1902-12-23

a request from the Douklo5ors. who
ere now located in Canada, tp the Presi-
dent. asking permission to settle IN the
United States has been refused by As
sistant Commissioner Richards OF fhe
general land t5flice. because their LETTER
states that th5y can yield obedience 10
.he spirit of G1d only and cannot submit
o any human laws or becorie the sub
jects Of any sovereign.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1902-12-23

Mexican frontier and said that he ~
Gently had secured information by per-
sorsl observation Of the ss'aggling into
this. country Of large number of the
mosz undesirable element Of Mexico.
peoi5s. who We're willing TO work at lrom
% cents To 30 cents per day These Peo-
pie. he, said. were fed from truughs. as
hogs might be, and wete treated just as
slaves. Mr.. Sargent declared there is
now I'M this country plenty Of labor at
the proper remuneration.