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Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1905-05-23
The Old Common Boil
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What's the matter with youE" sharp
Is inquired Miss Melissa Short.
The boy WAS standing by the fence. his
face covered 10y his hands, and evidently
he was crying. He was only about 10
years of age, his clothes were threadbare
and tatterad and the shoes he wore COW
cred only part of his small feet.
Miss Melissa was, unlike her surname.
tall and spare, with sharp features and
keen, piercing gray eyes that looked
through Il pair of iron-rimmed spectacles.
I'm only cryin'." answered the boy
In q rcsentful tone, brushing away the
tears and looking Miss Melissa straight
in the eyes. There amt no law against
cryiL, is there?"
Unconsciously the lad had taken the
only way to reach the old lady'S regard.
If he had begged for help or told pitt
ful tale of suffering and want, Miss Me
llssd would in all probability have passed
on and left him where he was.
'Come now. boy. don't be impuient,
she said But this time her tone was a
trifc softer Tell me what is your
name and where you live
My names Bob Marsh, ma am" re-
piled the boy. somewhat Modified. land !
don't live nowhere now. l used to live
down in Rocky Point when mother was
alive but now | aiE't got no home"
Miss Melissa lived alone in q little cot
tage further down the road, and she
hated boys. Yet this boy who stood be-
fore her with his brave. blue eyes, which
had looked straight into hers, with his
evident love for his lost mother, appealed
strangely 20 her and stirred within heI
breast memories of the almost forgotten
past when a little lad just about as old
rs this one had come into her life to
hiring brightness and joy. 1t was her
only sisters child, and he had lived with
her until he was IL years of age, when
his father had taken him away to the
West.
"Come with me. she said kindly
hardly recognizing her own voice.
Rob was also surprised at the altered
+,na of the old lady, but felt instructive
- that she wanted TO be friend. Ac
cordingly he trudged home with her
Mics Melissa did not do anything hall
wov and Bob went through process
&c cleansing that made him ache. Thet
his old clothes were thrown out on th'
.sb heap and some of her nephew gar
vents. which the old lady had cherished
were placed upon him. 1t was SURPRISING
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1905-05-23

the Brazilian coasts. assisting in sew
eral severe engagements. distributing
weapons during the fight. and even
pointing the cannon. In the struggle
for Monteyldean liberty she was, on
one occasion, taken prisoner by band
of the enemy, and carried to the in.
terror Escaping, she rode on horse
back for four days, a cup of coffee
being her only nourishment, and dur
ing her escape swan deep river,
holding the tail of her horse.
After they returned to Italy, in 1S4S.
she lived for a time with his mother
at Nice, but when the revolt at Rome
broke out the next year, she insisted
on joining him during the conflict.
When, finally, the soldiers of Napo-
leon III. drove Garibaldl from the Sa-
cred City, he retreated with 1000 sol
diers into Tuscany, taking Anita with
him. She was in poor health, but
would not leave her husband in dan
ger. They retreated to the little re-
public of San Marine, among the
Apennines, and there the Austrians
with oyerpOwering numbers, broke
Garibaldi's little army TO pieces. Con-
tinuing their flight, Garibaldl, with a
few companions and at times carry
ing Anita In his arms. fastened
through the mountains to the Adrlatic
coast. Here they found a few boats
and embarked, although the weather
was stormy. Anita grew rapidly
worse, and they landed again near the
mouth of the Pc.
Here for a day, with the pursuing
Austrians all about, they lay amid the
tall sheafs of corn field. and Carl
baldi watched the life Of his compan-
ion ebb slowly out. Late at night they
bore her in rude cart through the
hills to little cottage, and the next
morning she expired, her head resting
on Garibaldis shoulders. In after
years Garibaldi erected beautiful
memorial to Anita at the spot where
she died and was buried. And there
after he gave his love to none but to
Italy.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1905-05-23
Emulate Oonnr ToIs,oi.

Not long ago the Vienna newspapers
were speaking of a Hungarian doctor
OF philosophy who had become pene-
trsted with Tolstors ideas and had
apprenticed himself to a Budapest
shoemaker, says the New York World
Now a Bulgarian doctor of philosophy,
Lubelzoh, who has passed his exami-
nations at the University Of Sofia cum
laude," and was engaged as professor
Of Latin, has become a bootblack at a
street corner in Sofa. His customers
come because they wish to have their
boots polished by a doctor.
Lubekoff does not forget that be is
a ToIstoist and impresses on bis Gus
toners the virtue OF lowly labor and
the happiness which it brings. He has
actually succeeded in founding several
little colonies Of Tolstoists IN Sofa.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1905-05-23

to note the transformation that bath
and some of her nephew's clothes
wrought in Bob's appearance.
Miss MIissa," said Bob one day as
they were eating dinner, whats that
great big iron ball up at the head OF the
steps for?'
That's a relic, Bob" answered the old
lady. land I'll tell you what it is and
then you'll know what I mean. My faith
err was a soldier and when the war was
over he brought home a lot of cannon
balls and had them put all into one great,
big ball and put it up at the head Of the
stairs. so he could see it. He was Grip
pied and didn't get downstairs much.
but he was very fond of the relic When
he died he gave it to me and also gave me
a bag of gold Mercy on me, What do
you want?"
The last remark was addressed to a
tramp who stood in the open doorway.
Il only want something to eat.
a'am," he said, in tone which he tried
to make humble I'm very hungry,
ma am"
Here. You take this" said Miss Me-
liSsa sharply, handing some bread and
meat, and get along about your bust
ness. You ought to be working, instead
of begging
The tramp took the proffered food and
mutterins some thanks, shambled out OF
the yard. Miss Melissa watched him un-
I'll he disappeared down the road Then
She continued: AS l was saying. my
father told me there was bag of gold.
81 Z
IL gone that I couldn't make out where
it was. I've searched high and low since
! then. but could never find it. Maybe he
was only dreaming
! Whether it was the visit of the tramp
/ or the story of the bag of gold. Bob
could not tell. but he laid awake that
night until after midnight. At last, how
/ ever, he fell into light doze, from which
\ he awakened with start. There was
/ an unmiStakable sound of breaking wood.
| Bob was up in moment and listening
/ ntensly. The sound continued is If the
/ kitchen shutters were being forced open;
/ then heavy sound as if some clumsy
person had climbed in through the win
dow. He could distinctly hear the sound
of footsteps in the dining room.
| What must he do? Miss Melissa was
/ very sound sleeper, and required a lot
of shaking and calling TO awaken her,
The robber could come upstairs long be-
/ fore he could arouse the old lady. Some
thing must be done. but what should it
/ be?
The thief was evidently ransacking the
dining room in search of booty, and Bob
could hear the muttered words of diSap-
| pointment ut the failure to secure any
thing of value. Then the steps came to-
ward the stairway.
. Al this moment Bob, who was at the
top Of the narrow stairway. accidentally
touched the old cannon bali Quick As
thought he pushed it over to the edge
Of the stairs. 1t was heavy. too heavy
to lift. but he managed to roll it. Then
balancing it as well as he could. he wait
led.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1905-05-23

The burglar started to ascend the
stairs and had almost reached the turn,
when Bob gave one prodigious push and
away sped the great iron ball Crash.
Bang. as the ball struck the first two
steps; the robber turned and vauIted over
the banisters out of its way. The ball
rolled down the stairs and crossed the
room and came to Il standstill against the
mantelpiece.
Miss Melissa was awake by this time.
and, light in hand. peered down the steps.
Bob close behind her, to see the fleeing
burglar dash through the kitchen win
dow.
The next morning Miss Melissa and
Bob managed to carry the old cannon
ball up the steps. Just as they were
about to replace it on the stand. Bob's
sharp eyes detected a sliding board in the
place where the ball had rested. Pushing
it open. he discovered the bag of gold that
had been lying there for thirty years.
st. Louis Globe-Democrat
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1905-05-23
NlnknOMn.N

She stood, that immemorial day
Within the shelter of his arm.
Grief-bOwed. and heard him rev rent say:
God keep my little girl from harm!''
And then his column marched away.
He fell with broken blade in hand
Upon his heart a pictured face,
His generous Goes could understand
They left the trifle in its place:
They answered thus his eyes command.
He lies within a grave unknown.
Somewhere beneath the Southern stars:
She sits. with whtened hair, alone.
His wound was death-hers shows no
sears.
And all the burdencd years have flown,
The frightening years have gently flown:
God keeps her I'm his own right hand
She says, Fame sometimes finds its own
Some men are great-Iny love was grand.
Can such as he be left Unknown
With happy eyes she Sits alone.
This latest of Memorial days:
Outside. the march. the thuudertOne
OF cannon, music, garlandS, bays.
She smiles My love comes to his own
Only his grave i left unknown"
Boston Transcript
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1905-05-23
To Prognostlcate storms.

BY means of delicate instrument
called the ceraunograph, Rev Freder-
lex l.. OderSbach, professor of chemiS-
try in st Ignatius' College, in Cleve-
land. Ohio, is able to foretell many
hours the numerous summer storms
which come up. often on bright warm.
clear days. with startling rapidity. and
with dire results to the small craft
along the sen coast and on inland
waters.
The action of tie eeraunograph is
simple and easily understood by any
one acquainted with an ordinary tele-
graph system With relay. The initial
action precedes the advent of the
storm from one to thirty-six hours.
AS the electric disturbance advances
the coherer is very busy. soon produc-
ing n continuous band record. while
the decoherer keeps up constant
clatter, which finally becomes deafen-
ing.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1905-05-23
WOMAN SPANISH WAR VETERAN
DR.. Anita NewComb MCGEE Only Fee
male Member of Body.

DIR. Anita Newcomb MCGEE Only Fee
male Member of Body.
Women are winning place in so
many different directions these days
one hardly is astonished to see them
anywhere, yet even in this progressive
age it is unusual to hear Of a veteran
in skirts, says the New York Press.
Those who really are veterans, In the
chronological sense, don't like to talk
about it as a rule-witness the fncreas-
ing care taken by the certainly aged"
to bark back like 50 many petticoated
Ponce de Icons to the youth that once
was there-through fountains or 9th.
erwise.
The average woman would drain an
artesian well if she thought it would
rejuvenate her. Even those so en-
phatically young they don't have to
celebrate their birthdays surrepdtious-
ly would like to lop off a few years.
Therefore 1t argues favorably for the
candor of Dr. Anita NewcoInb MCGEE
that she permits herself to be enrolled
as a member of the united Spanish
war veterans, although the honor is
conferred on her by right of achieve
ment and not because Of the passage
of time. Few Of her sisters would
have the courage to saddle themselves
with so ominous a name DR.. MCGEE
is the only woman member Of the or
ganization and she is one OF the few
women in the worlds history who
have borne commissions. She is enti-
tied to membership because when I'm
Gle Sam was making dents In the Don
she was commissioned acting assistant
surgeon. Had she liked she might have
worn a Ieutenant's shoulder straps on
her eminently practical h0spit8i frock.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1905-05-23
NEW NAVAL STATION.
Galapagos Islands TO Be Important
Pacific Base for Uncle Sam,

Galapagos Islands TO Be Important
Pacific Base for Uncle Sam.
The persistent rumor that the Uni
ted States government has decided to
purchase the Galapagos Islands has
recently derived additional strength
from certain semi-of1iclal admissions
made at Washington. The probability
of such action on the part of the gov
ernment is demonstrated still further
by the announcement that diplomatic
negotiations Of Importance are in pro-
gress between the Washington author
tiles and Ecuador, the owner of the
property in question. Since the acqui-
sition Of the Panama canal by the Uni
ted States the islands seem to be nee
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1905-05-23
ROLL CALL.

corporal Greenr the orderly cried
'Herer was the answer loud and clear,
From the lips of the soldier who stood
And "Hero"' was the word the next re-
piled.
"Cyrus DR. wr'-then silence fell
This tin no answer followed the call;
Only his rear-man had seen him fall,
Killed or wounded he could not tell.
There the, stood in the falling light;
These len Of battle, with grave dark
As plain 10 be read as open books,
While slowly gathered the shades of night.
The fern on the hillsides was splashed with
blood
And down in the corn where the peoples
Were redder stains than the peoples
And crimson-dycd was TIE rivers Hood.
For the foe had crossed from the other
That day. in the face of a murderous fire
That swept them down in its terrible ire
And their life-bood went to color the tide
Herbert KIinc!" At the call there came
Two stalwart soldiers into the line,
Bearing between them this Herbert Kline.
Wounded and bleeding, to answer his
name.
ezra Kerr and 4 voice answered
"Here!"
"Hiram Kerr" but no man replied
They were brothers, these two; the sad
wind sighed
And a shudder crcpt through the corufeld
near.
"Ephralm Dcancr'-thcn a soldier spoke:
''Deane carried our regiments colors, he
said;
"Where our ensign was shot / left him
dead,
Just after the enemy wayered and broke
"Closc to the roadside his body lies:
paused a moment and gave him drink;
He murmured his mothers name, l think,
And death came with it and closed his
eyes"
Twas a victory; yes. but 1t cost us dear
For that company's roll. when called at
night,
of hundred men who went into the
fight.
Numbered but twenty that answered
''HereN'
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1905-05-23
All Records Broken.

Tuesday, in New York, all records for
the immigration of aliens were broken.
Nearly $1,000 immigrants were in tho
port of that city, and of that number
fully 1000 passed through the inspection
gates at Ellis Island. The balance re-
manned on board their respective ships
until the next morning. The facilities
at the island for taking care Of the in
coming aliens were swamped. Those
who passed through the gates were han,
died with the greatest rapidity possible
under the circumstances by an augment
ed force Of only twenty-five inspectors
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1905-05-23
Strawberries Gone to Waste.

Last week there was a scarcity o
Strawberries in northern markets and
consequently enhanced prices; at the same
time at Chadbourne. \. c., more than
100000 worth of the berries rOtted be-
cause of the lack of shipping facilities.
Northern commission men were on the
ground ready to give So a crate for the
berries provided they could ship them.
but means for this purpose were denied
and many teams had to be engaged to
haul the berries to the river, where they
were dumDed
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1905-05-23
TOOK A LONG DAILY WALK.

Business Man for Health and Exercise
Steps 5000 Miles IN Year.
On Jan. /, 1903, l conceived the idea
of walking 5000 miles before the ex-
piration Of the year. The object was
not to achieve any unusual feat nor 20
accomplish any conspicuous perform
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1905-05-23
strange Undereround Notses.

A singular phenomenon occurs on
the borders Of the Red Sea at a place
called Nakous, says the Philadelphia
Record, where intermittent undur-
ground sounds have been heard for an
unknown number Of centuries. 1t is
situated at about a half mile distant
from the shore, whence a long reach
Of sand ascends rapidly to a height
Of 300 feet. This reach is about 800
feet wide, and resembles an amphi-
theater, being walled by low rocks.
The sounds coming up from the
ground at this place recur at intervals
Of about an hour. They at first resem-
bic a low murInur, but ere long there
is heard a loud knocking something
like the strokes of a bell, and which
at the end Of about FIVE minutes be
comes so strong as to agitate the sand.
The explanation of this curious phe-
aomenon given by the Arabs is that
there is convent under the ground
here and that these monks ring for
prayers So they call it Nakous, which
means a bell.
The Arabs affirm that the noise so
frightens their camels when they hear
It as to render them furious. Philoso-
pliers attribute the sound to suppress
cd volcanic action-probably to the
hubbling Of gas or vapor underground.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1905-05-23
Find Petrif,ea Grain

The drillers at work in new deep
well at Junction City. Kan. are find
ing all sorts of odd things Recently
the drill penetrated stratum Of what
appeared to be petrifed rye The
grains were surprisingly ike thar
cereal. and some one has suggested
that an ante glacial elevator or store
house has been discovered.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1905-05-23

As be from the sketch
wounded ON of the Manchuan befes
ung that could be desired
sometimes happened that the ambulance
was Red
ne rough Manchuan carts which
by
Ihey
when there absolutely nothing available
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1905-05-23

The ugiiest name looks pretty on an
engraved visiting card, when backed
By q handsome cut giam presezA.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1905-05-23

The man who talks loud IN using a
telepbone. disturbs every one in the
Office, but the man who talks low also
dIsturbs them because they Try to hear
and can't
The Washington times., 1905-01-29
ROCKVILLE NEWS ITEMS.

ROCKVILLE, Nd, Jan. 2S.-AIoysius
Kelley, Walter Herrel. Garnett 1nsco,
and Floyd Insco, all white boys, aged
from ten to fifteen years, are lodged in
jail to await action upon a charge of
assault with intent TO kill Robert Wat
ley, a deltveryman Of a Washington
firm.
1t appears that these boys live at
Forest GlenS this county, where Watley
had gone Just previous to Christmas
Day last to deliver some goods, and late
IN the evening at the electric car sta
ton at that place the above named boys
had congregated. AS the car came up
Watley started to take the ear, when
the conductor pulled down the trolley
pole from the wire, preparatory 10 Ieav-
ing for Washington When the light
went out the crowd Of boys attacked
Watley
After the conductor had placed tie
trolley wheel in position, he saw what
was going on and interfered. valley
was cut in several places, but not
seriously He had about ST. on his
person at the time,
They were arrested and lodged in jail
here on Thursday
The Farmers Institute, held at Oh
ney. this county. today was wei at
tended The speakers for the occasion
were Dr. II. p. Miller. who took for his
morning subject. "Counsels Of a Shep-
herd" Prof. Edward Van AIstyne
whose morning subject was Care OF
Milk" The subject of Common Ali
ments Of Our Animals and Treatment
Therefor" was discussed IN full by DR.
Miller. and Mr.. w. H Mutt, the State
horticulturist, gave a very instructive
talk on Management of the Orchard
In the afternoon DR.. Miller talked on
the care and management OF the farm
team, and Prof Van Alstyne lectured
on Principles Of Potato Growing"
There was a general discussion By
those present after each speaker had
1uished his discourse
The Washington times., 1905-01-29
WANTED-AGENTS.

AGENTS MAKE 80 to $40 a day attinz
glasses: big profits; our 24-page free eye book
tells how write today. JACKSONIAN Or
TICAL COLLEGE. College Place. Jackson
Mich de1S- Su -24t
AGENTS-We manufacture eighty fast sell
ers; cannot be obtained seIewhere; samples
free to hustIers. PEASE MANUFACTURING
CO. Buffalo, " Y. jas. fe5
The Washington times., 1905-01-29
MANUFACTURING.

= Il E NJ o E LAW
IN Washington may be modified but there is
absolutely no hope that II viii ever be re-
peaied- Stop paying fines! Move your. plant
10 Rosslyn, ct Va end OF Aque1uct Bridge.
No smoke laws or building regulations Build
as you please and use any sort OF coal YOU
please R. r switches right into your build
ing Splendid wharfage on Potomac River
For valuable factory and warehouse sites ap-
ply al once
NJ b HARLOW * co.
Real Estate. Loan, and Insurance Brokers
Harlow Building. 1iS South Fairfax St
ALEXANDRIA. Va Phone Bell b L
The Washington times., 1905-01-29
FOR sALE-TYPEwRITERs

FOR SALE-New 4 Blic1ensderfer typewriter;
bargain. cheap; hurry. Address BOZ "
this Office Ja-e-5t
FOR SAJ-E-Nanhattan typewriter. good as
new only $40, q great bargain WELLtNS-
TON TYPEWRITER AGENCY, 500 lltn 81
ja27-3r
FOR SALE-No. 6 Remington typewriter, in
good order S45 cash Address BOX o. this
office 1aZt-f
The Washington times., 1905-01-29
HELP wANTED-MALE & FEMALE

WANTED-If you want work, join AMER
ICAN HCMESEEKERS ASSOCIATION
Gnc.). 4i9 10th st. NV. (basement). II
WANTED-Young lady young man 10
teach English conversation and letter writ
ing every other evening; state terms Ad-
dress JAPANESE STUDENT. this Office. II
WANTED-Lady or gentleman with refer
enceD with $500 wishing permanent office
employment, TO investigate the cleanest bust
ness proposition ever offered; viii pay ten
fold in one year; five hundred-Told in Ave
years; good for life; experience unnecessary
Address BOX "a. this office 1t
WANTED-PupiIs 10 learn stenofraphy in
LEO hours, or money refunded Send FOR book
let STENOGRAPHIC ACADEMY 5I5-3ls
Colorado Building. ial-S0t
The Washington times., 1905-01-29
Washington Cafe, 467 Pa. Ave. N. w
New. Open day and night
Bread That'l Prove Rene6tino

Bread That'1 Prove Benefting.
You'll find that your health and
strength will improve rapidly when You
eat Holmes genuine home made MILK
Bread The cleanest, most nutritious
and most delicious bread that's baked
Delivered direct from oven to table sc
loaf. Homemade Pies. 2oc each Holmes
Bakery, lst and Z SITS. Phones Z. 1910
and I44l.
Gen Dairy Lunch Room,
s. E Powell, prop, go Pa. ave. Up to
date.
The Washington times., 1905-01-29
DENTISTRY.

TEETH WITHOUT PLATES-No extracting:
no pain; look feel. act. and last longer than
natural teeth: shrunhen faces made normal
painless filings. DIR. J. l. WILSON, 1908 .
So NV. 1a-Ss1s
The Washington times., 1905-01-29
MONEY TO LOAN ON REAL ESTATE

hCy or sell on real estate 7 can save you
time ana cash as / give personal attention
TO all deals. ]. EAkIS GADSSf. SO 18th
MONEY TO LOAN ON D. c. REAL ESTATE
II oyesr rates OF interest Payment on prin-
cipsl IN amounts OF 500 or more receiTed
any interest," period TIE r Il SMITH
COMPANY Fond Building. HOS New YORK
ave NV
MOSEY. TO LOAN on approved city real es-
,aIe az J. AZ. and per cent interest Spe-
ciaI privileges with respect 20 prior payments
Iarse amounts q specially TYLER q
RUTHERFORD. Is0z + ST. NV ocl0-tf
MONEY TO LoAN-Sz5o S5eo.ooo on D. c.
real estate Interest low and al traasac-
lions conducted with economical considecz-
lion for borrowers.
I'M. H SAUNDERS & CO.
Iio1 : St N w
The Washington times., 1905-01-29
FOR RENT-OFFICES.

FOR RENT-Ofice rooms in the Evans Build.
ing. 1z16 to 1874 New York ave. NV: most
centrally located rental very low. Apply to
JOHN o. EVANS. Ii2f New York ave. Hesl-tt
The Washington times., 1905-01-29
FOR RENT-SUBURBAN.
FOR SALE-SUBURBAN.

FOR SALE-In Hyattsville, new six-rooIn
house; bath; large basement; large lot:
close to car line. in best location: price,
81, go; terms monthly GEO c WALKER
Owner. Hyattsville. Md. ja2S-7t