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Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1906-12-11
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President-Chas. Tetzlaff.
Vice-president--Aug Wilke.
Rec. Secretary-Frank Ritter.
Fin. Secretary-Fred Weisse.
Treasurer-Herman Lemke.
Trustee-Conrad Seim,
NJ. w. A. CAMP NO. 10, 142.
Consult. A. Hochtritt.
Advisor-P. III. Bernhardt.
Banker-Herman Marquardt.
Clerk-A. G.. Rapraeger.
Escort-W. w. Gamble.
Matchmaking. Knaach.
Sentry-Wm. Frank
Manager-Henry Ellenbecker.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1906-12-11

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Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1906-12-11

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Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1906-02-17
GOT FROZEN FAST.

in the sleighing parties, when whom
should I see but old Miss Speckletop
and Mr. Shanghai sitting on the top
rail OF the fence around the ten acre
lot. They were as close to one another
as they could get without taking OF
their coats. and l noticed that he hac
his arm around her"
ARM" Intercepted Bill
"Well. suppose I should say wing"
said the moon, smiling. And" he
continued. II heard him say to her: oh.
Miss Speckle. you are my tootsey woot-
sey! Tux. tux, tuk-awr
And she replied: How sweet OF you'll
Tux. TUX. tuk-aw-say-so.'
Didn't you laughY' asked Bill.
well. rather" said the moon, "for
he said. I hope. dear that your house
keeping bill will be as sweet and as
snail as your own when you present It
20 me-
But" said the moon. laughing. they
sat so long with their beaks together
that they got frozen fast 10 one an
other. and when set they were stin on
the rail. II doesn't pay to be too
spoony. Good night"-St. Louis Post
Dispatch.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1906-02-17

against it. Excessive Partially for one
foreign nation and excessive dislike OF
another cause those whom they actuate
to see danger only on one side and servo
20 veil and even second the arts OF influ-
ence on the other. Real patriots. who
may resist the intrigues of the favorite.
arc liable 10 become suspected and odious,
while its tools and dupes usurp the APP
plause ard confidence OF the people. 10
surrender their interests
It's our true policy 70 steer clear OF per
manent alliances with any portion OF the
foreign world. Taking care always TO
keep ourselves. by suitable establish
ments. on a respectfully defensive posture
we may safely trust TO temporary alli-
anceS for extraordinary emergencies.
Harmony. liberal intercourse with all
nations. are recommended by policy, HUI
manity and interest. but even our com
mercial policy should hold an equal and
impartial hand. neither seeking nor grant
Ing exclusive favors or preferences; con-
stantiy keeping in view that tits folly in
one nation TO look for disinterested favors
from another: that Il must pay with a
portion OF its Independence for whatever
II may accept under that character; that
by such acceptance IL may place itself in
the condition OF having given equivalents
Tor nominal favors and yet of being re-
preached with ingratitude for not giving
more. There can be no greater error than
70 expect or calculate upon real favors
from nation to nation. IT'S an illusion
which experience must cure. which q
Just pride ought TO discard.
In Offering 10 you, my countrymen. these
counsels Of an old and affectionate friend
dare not hope they will make the strong
and lasting impression 1 could wish-that
they viii control the usual current OF the
passions or prevent our nation from run
ming the course which has hitherto mark
ed the destiny of nations.
But II ! may even fiatter myself that
they may be productive of some partial
benefit, some occasional Eood-that they
may now and then recur 20 moderate the
fury OF party spirit to warn against the
mischicfs Of foreign intrigue. TO guard
against the imposturcs OF pretended pa
triotism-this hope viii be a full recon-
pense for the solicitude for your welfare
by which they have been dictated.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1906-02-17
Al ADirDaI Story For
Little Folks
A GOLD SHAKE

One day old polar bear had just fin
ished dinner OF frozen fish and wal
rus hide boots. the boots having been
left him by an arctic explorer whom he
had eaten at a previous meal, and was
taking quiet promenade on the ice
foe when be ran across a would be
hunter, gold prospectOr pole discoyerer
and what not. carrying a double bar
relied gun.
Curious 10 see this strange parsonage,
Mr.. Bear drew near. What are you
doing there. II / may be so bold7" he
asked
"Oh, I'm loading for bear" replied
the hunter. putting in some more shot.
II hope you will fOrbear," said Mr..
Polar. rising upon his hind legs and
opening his mouth pleadingly. "I find
IL inconvenient to carry much lead
about my person-so heavy, don't you
know. But, say, why did you think Of
shooting IN my directIonY'
well, you see" said the hunter sad
ly, II was brought up on a certain
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1906-02-17
English
Ancestors OF
Washington
BY ARTHUR JAMES JAMES

WN the beautiful county of North
~ ampton. England stand two an
cient dwellings. one 500 years old,
the other 400. and they are practi-
eally unchanged in appearance from
the time when they were built. To
them the American tourist turns as TO
shrine. In these houses once lived
certain Washingtons. ancestors of the
immortal George. The older OF the two,
Sulgrave Manor, was granted to one
Lawrence Washington by Henry VIII.
for conspicuous services 10 the crown
Here Lawrence Washington lived like
an English gentleman. and his son Rob
ert after him. until an ill turn OF the
wheel OF fortune compelled him to part
with his patrimOny and move 90 the
unpretentious cottage at Little Bring.
ton. which Is known TO this day as the
Washington house.
Lawrence Weshlngtons bones lie in
Sulgrave church, where are the famous
Washington brasses. One OF these bears
the Washington arms. two red bars
with three stars upon n silver ground,
from which our own stars and stripes
are believed TO be descended. Another
represents Lawrence Washington, n
third his wife AIMEE. others their sons
and daughters weeping. To the house
in Little Brington Robert Washington
took his two sons. Lawrence and Rob
ert junior. There Lawrence died. and.
with his widow and her little son. an
other Lawrence, the elder Robert went
10 london, leaving the homestead to
his second son. Robert Junior married
Elizabeth Butler, and they lived happi-
ly together at Little Brington until
1G22. when they died within nine days
of each other and were buried side by
side In the Church OF st. Mary the Vir-
gin in Great BringtOn.
The Washington house is now occu-
pied by working people. On n sundlal
in the back yard are engraved the
Washington arms. the initial Il. w. and
the date 1919.
After the death OF Robert Washing
ton and his wife the widow OF his
brother Lawrence occupied the house
at Little Brington with her son Law
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1906-02-17
Al ApirDal Story For
Little FoiBSS
HeGOtEiS Money slVOrth

The circus was coming to town. and
all the children were in anxious expec-
tation. If you GO" said the teacher
the day before. ''be sure TO see the ele-
plant, the most knowing of all quad
rupeds and for sagacity called the half
reasoning elephant"
"YOu bet III see him. said Mickey.
Il amt been dom chores all de spring
fer nuttin'."
Once within the canvas he made
straight for the elephants.
Ger said Mickey. who punctu-
ated your tireg"
What's that yer givin' us. young
ster?" replied the elephant.
''Some one must have stuck pins in
your cover. all right grinned Mick.
"for you're ali wrinkled up. Say" be
continued. "can you tell me why you
are like stove?'
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1906-02-17

how the cold was contracted, but IL is
often the result of rushing out into the
cold air from warm room with the
oyercoat not fastened, while standing
still exposed to the wind or from sit
ting i'm a draft that may not always be
noticeable. Colds originating from such
causes as these are the sort that people
do not understand how they ever con-
tracted them. Even when warmly
clad and apparently properly protected.
colds may be contracted by a sudden
and marked change OF temperature to
which the person subjects himself. but
ii would never arise in this way if the
precaution OF breathing very deeply
four or five times Immediately upon
feeling the cold air was observed.
"The act OF breathing in this manner
causes the blood to flow with renewed
rapidity through the body. and this eff
fectually prevents that congestion of
the circulation in any part until after
the body has become accustomed to the
lower temperature outside. Even after
o person has felt the sudden chill
which frequently marks the advent OF
cold, deep breathing promptly In
dulged In viii often restore the circuls-
ton TO its normal condition in that por-
ton OF the body where the congestion
has occurred and thus drive away the
cold. A cold. roughly speaking. is real
ly nothing more than a congested con-
dition Of the circulation. extending over
a greater or less area in some part OF
the body; therefore anything which
tends 10 quicken the circulation when
the circumstances are such that Il might
be retarded 10y chill striking the body
will help materially to prevent this
very thing. Breathing. deep breathing.
Is better thing for this purpose than
almost anything else which might be
suggested and has the merit Of attract
ing no attention 20 the individual while
engaged in a health terrifying exer-
else"
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1906-02-17
How TO Live n Hundred Y.o-.

Burgess Charles II. Pennypacker OF
West Chester. Pa, gives these rules &c
be observes by men over fifty who
wish TO live - bee hundred years old.
says the PiItsburg Gazette:
Eat two small meals a day. Eat all tho
apples YOU can.
Walk crectlN and spend as much time a :
possible IN tho open air Abstain from
milk. tea. coffee and stimuiants
Avoid growing. grumbling. disconnected
people.
Have no discussions on religion. disease
or the abilities or the disabilities OF wo-
men.
Show by your words and your deeds that
II Is better TO be old and sound than
young and unsound and that you are
sound.
Read all the newspapers and all the
magazines YOU can. EqVip your conversa-
ton with good English. Never remark.
when was "a boy" never mention .'tho
good old times" lest your hearcr should
regret that YOU had not died young
Keep your temper. Anger ruins your
stomach. corrugates your soul Never
discuss persons when you can talk about
other things. Observe the amenities. the
small sweet courtcslcs OF life. the gen
tliues OF social intercourse. Refuse 10
listen TO dctractiou.
Live within the bounds OF your circum-
stances.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1906-02-17
IRIS BEsr TO Pay TIE rnrcr.

The great beast shook his head. Il
could tell you part OF it," he said.
PARTS no good" answered Mick.
Cause neither OF yez kin climb a tree
backwards. Here's another: What's de
Gin between you and treeF"
Because the trunk Is not on the
bOugh. but the bow is
"Why don't you 20 ony" asked Mick.
Because I'm not expected to-"
''Why aren't you expected toy"
Il suppose because II you knew
them
'Is that aliT" asked Mick I'm surprise.
That's all. You see. I'm called the
half reasoning elephant. and don't in
tend 10 do whole reasoning at half
price. You came al here on a half tick
ct, and I guess you have got your mon
ey's worth. Run along. little boy.
Your mamma Is calling you"
Gee Whit" exclaimed Mick. 81
ought'er bought n whole ticket" -
Worcester Post.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1906-02-17

breakfast food. and every morning as a
boy box OF this same stood before my
plate. ! had 10 eat il or starve. II had
a big bear on the outside. and i made
up my mind as boy to kin any bear
that came my way. they remind me SO
OF the breakfast food"
well" said NJ. Bear. 81 guess IL
that's the case you ought 80 have salts
faction. You look half starved, and II
II will do you good I'm ready to be a
victim. But let me tell you how to
make your shot scatter"
''HowT' asked the hunter interested
~.
~oh. put in one shot at time" said
Mr.. Bear.
Never thought OF IT," said the hunter
and emptied all the contents of his gun
barrels In the snow.
Mr.. Polar saw his chance and was
on. "Goodby." he yelled "You need
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1906-02-17
TESTING OF CLOTH.
Hsw ts Distinguish between Wool
and Cotton.


Bsw ts Distinguish between Wool
and Cotton.
Shopping is n trial TO many women
because they 90 not know how 10
test wool and are obliged TO take the
salesman's word that there is no cot
ton IN the cloth that is to be made into
coat or cape that must last for sew
eral seasons. Frequently they are dis
satisfied with their purchase because
they fear the materials contain some
cotton and viii wear bare and look
shoddy when given hard use. says the
New York Telegram.
All this anxiety would be done away
with II women knew how 10 test wool
ems. and there would be no question
about whether the materials are part
cotton. for the purchaser would be able
TO decide this for herself. Testing
cloth is such a simple process that ev-
cry woman and girl should know how
it is done. According TO an expert
WOODEN buyer the tests never fail, SO
that once applied any doubt rs TO the
quality Of the material would be set
tied at once.
"The easiest test know Of" she
said, ''and one that can always be tried
with sample, is TO burn the threads.
/ alV avs take one OF the wOof and an
other Of the warp. unraveling a small
piece so / can test the threads running
both ways. If they are pure wool they
Will not burn quickly. but will smol-
der and throw of an odor ike burned
bones and leave little charred trail
where they drop. II the cloth is of
cotton and wool the former will burn
rapidly and fall away. while the other
is still smoking and burning. If both
threads are cotton the test will be
over in a moment and Will leave moth
ing but thin light ash.
Nitric acid applied to materials Is
another sure test. If a piece OF wooden
cloth is dipped in this acid II will
shortly become yellow, while in
piece that contains both cotton and
wool the former does not change color,
but the heavier thread takes on a vel
lowish sIain.
"As to worsted, there is no mistak-
Ing its harsh surface, and II is known
bined with soft wool threads the ma
teriai formed is strong and will bear
any test just as the all wool cloth does
limitations Of velvet are now so
cleveriy made that it is sometimes hard
TO distinguish between the real and
velveteen. When the two qualities are
placed side by side there is an unmis-
taxable difference. for the rich, glossy,
silk-like surfaces OF real velvets fairly
glisten beside the dull velveteens that
absorb all the light. The back threads
in velvet are silk. while In velvetsen
they are cotton.
There are so many different kinds
OF silk shat it is hard TO know what is
pure. and the only way know of dis
tinguishing a good piece is by the elias
ITCHY and firmness which half cotton
materials do not possess, for they are
usually fiimsy."
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1906-02-17
40 ApiT7aI Story For
Little Folks
The Story the Moon Told

I'll tell you a good one" said the
moon TO little Bill. as he looked in
through his window one night after
Bill had been tucked snugiy into bed.
wish you would" cried Bill eagerly.
WELL" began the moon. with the
usual manner Of one about TO tell a
good story. Il was shining my bright
est on the snow, which was as white
as your sheets and more sparkling, do
ing my best to make a good night for
the skaters on the pond and the lovers
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1906-02-17
How 20 MAX. s,mp,. R.m.s,..

How 30 Make simple Remedies.
A poultice OF salt mixed with the
white OF an egg makes a powerful
drawing pOultice. says Pearson's
Weekly. For toothache dip cotton
wool in a solution OF salt water and
camphOr and insert In the tooth. Onion
strip prepared by sprinkllng sliced on
ions with sugar and taken in teaspoon
full doses every fifteen minutes until
relief is obtained is a favorite home
remedy for Group To remove proud
flesh from wounds or sores take a piece
OF alum the size OF walnut and pull
verize IL, sprinkle a little of the pow
der over the affected surface. and il
will destroy the proud flesh and leave
the sore In good shape for rapid heal
Ing. \ lm!ment for sore muscles or
sprains is made OF quart OF pure
cider vinegar. about half a. much tur-
pentine and two eggs; add the eggs
and turpcutine % the vinegar and let
stand f2r twelve hours. when il will be
ready for use.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1906-02-17

renee, a clergyman. In 1850 mother
and son died and were buried In the
family vault In the Church of St. Mary
the Virgin. Two sons OF the Reverend
Lawrence, John and Lawrence junior,
emigrated to Virginia.
John was a soldier, a legislator, a
magistrate and a member OF the house
of burgesses. AS colonel OF militia he
ravaged the country OF the hostile In
dams, and when his great-grandson
George appeared on the frontier he
was hailed by the savages as "Conota-
carius" destroyer or villages) In re-
membrance OF his ancestors deeds.
Colonel John Washington had a son
Lawrence. who died at an early age
In 1877. leaving two soIss, John and
Augustine. 1t was the latter OF these
who. by his second wife. Mary Ball,
baceme the father Of the Father OF His
Country.
Although George Washington wrote
that the history Of his ancestors was,
in his opinion, ''of very little moment"
Lawrence Washington OF Sulgrave
Manor had been mayor OF Northamp-
ton before he received the grant from
the king and two OF his sons were
knighted.
Still farther back the lineage Of Che
Washingtons has been traced TO VIII
liam de Hertburn, lord of the manor OF
Wessyngton. in Durhsm county, in the
fourteenth century. This worthy Nor
man followed the custom OF the times
and adopted as a surname the name OF
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1906-02-17
HOW TO AVOID COLDS.
Simple Means by which Danger Il
Mtnfnized-

There is a simple means by which
danger OF contracting colds may be
minimized." says DR.. A. s. Barnes, Jr.,
ia the ST. Louis Globe-Democrat, land
that is by breathing deeply four OF i've
times on going from a warm interior
into the cold outer air and when stand
ing in some exposed position. such as q
street corner. while waiting for a car,
and SO forth. II is quite common
thing for person suffering from a
cold TO say that he doesn't understand
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1906-02-17

his estate. The name went through
various changes. the seignioral de was
dropped. Wessyngton became Wassing-
ton, washington, and finally Washing
ton. by the time of John Washington
OF Warrior. Lancashire. father OF Law
renee OF Suigrave and the immediate
ancestor Of the liberator.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1906-02-17

The Richmond PLANET is the
liveliest weekly Journal in the state
Subscribe for il now.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1906-02-17

THE lie that George did not tell
III Was made Of better stuff.
Che way It's worn through constant use
Proves Il extremely tovsh)
Should any doubt that hNtchet yarn
(And there may be a few)
We have the lie George did not fsl
To prove the tale was true.
ARTHUR J. BURDTCk.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1906-02-17

more breakfast foOd"-Atlanta consti-
tuition
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1906-02-17

THE Ratchet welded by young George.
n That, too. has vanished qui;e.
Not cen q rusty spot remains
To street, the pilgrims sight.
Gov precious SOuld that relic be
Did Il exist today.
But. like the tree Il feled TO earth.
II. too. hath passed away.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1906-02-17
eM GSaa5za
eEts1s e
1ss-s3~SaIN@'

THE cherry tree thai George chopped down
II From earth has passed away
Nsught Of Il wood. nor bark nor leaf
RenAinetk TO this day.
Tia but memory. a tale
That often hath been told
a neat refreshing little yarn
Tha, never will grow old
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1906-01-27
The Atheists Bridge.


The statement thai a bridge is 20 be- huitnt
MeCalrs Ferry in connection with the sapiic
dam and hydro. electric plant tsa. has bccu
planned has reminded reader o. the York
Daily who is familiar with the bislorg ot The
region where the proposed extensive opera
tons are now in their iucipieucey, that a
bridge once stood near the spot
There is interest IN the history d ,te ferns
and the bridge. AS early as 1854 there was a
settlement Of Scotch Irish families IL .he
region OF MCCALL Ferry. Some q. he land
holders who have sold their lands to the Nc.
Calls Ferry Water and Power Company are
descendants OF these Scotch settlers.
The first active ferry conducted II the pom,
was, it is supposed. established in 1910 by
man named Nelson. There was ibea a. In.
dian trail leading TO the site of 'he ferry. tile
point for many years previous having been
place Of crossing used By the Indians. Fgeacb
traders and misSiouares This argfH. Irsii
is now designated S the Mccall Ferry road.
In I74s the ferry was known Is Wits
ferry. For number OF years IL was shanaun
ed and resumed IA 1889. when the property
passed into the lands Of George Stevenson.
who was recorder OF York county. Through
the years the property cha ged bands irou
time to time. II takes its name from former
proprietors John and Matthew Mccall, w..o
became the owners Ia l772
At a point not far distant from McCaA's
Ferry there was built 10 1877 bridge which
spanned the SusquehaunR river from shore so
shore, and which vas splendid s,ructGre af
its kind for IFS day msfyel of engineering
for those times The builder was Theodore
Burr, famous engineer and lie inventor Of
what was then known as the Barr style Of
bridge.
Burr was tenacious atheist aud wheu his
bridge was opened to the public be said al The
conclusion Of his address, which was part of the
exercises: Here is bridge thai wi stand
forever. Your so.ealled God canuot take il
away Burr's aiheistical utteFauce shocked
the pious people of the community, all OF
whom were devout Presbyterians His words
we're destined to early refutation which dem
onstrated how weak 10 resist the forces Of
nature are the things man builds That same
year ice piled mountains high in the river and
the freshet that followed swept away the inf.
del bridge builders work as though il were
but structure of straws. While the God
fearing country folk lsmented the destruction
of the bridge and the loss Of the convenience
it meant to them, they rejoiced in the refu,a.
ton of Burr's blasphemous boast.
Never before had the ice been known to
break at the spot where Burr's bridge was
located and il has never broken there since.