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The new age., 1906-11-24
The Halloween Joke.

Prof. George D. Heron, apropos of
Halloween, said:
"In MonteZuma, in my childhood, a
crowd of youngsters made a jack O.
lantern to frighten a little city girl
with on Halloween.
"The little girl came from Indianapo-
lis and she had never seen jack O.
lantern before. Yet. when on the lone
" and black road, the big, round pump
kin, with its illuminated and grinning
face, appeared before her suddenly, she
was not at all alarmed. She ran in
doors and said:
"'Hush! don't make a noise, for the
man in the moon has just come down.
and he is sitting out there in the lane.
He hasn't any body. He is nothing but
head, and he looks just like he does in
the pictures.
The new age., 1906-11-24
FOLLY WRECKS MANY SHIPS
British Navy Seriously Crippled by
Damage to Its War Vessels.

British Navy Seriously Crippled by
Damage to Its War Vessels.
British naval circles are seriously
perturbed by the extent to which the
navy has recently been weakened
through accidents to important ships,
says the New York World. In addi-
ton to the Montagu, which went
ashore on Lundy island during maneu-
vers and is now to be sold as old iron,
ships and one armored cruiser are out
of the effective list, and many minor
vessels have also been damaged, bring
ing the total of ineffective ships up to
s per cent of the whole, quite exclusive
Of those under repair for ordinary wear
and tear.
What adds to the seriousness of this
condition of affairs is the knowledge
that the accidents, in almost every case
was due to the neglect or incompetence
Of the officers, though they are admit
/ ltedly some of the best men in the
British navy. As showing this the
following story was told to The World
correspondent by high naval author
| ity:
When the Montagu went aground a
firm of well-known Liverpool salvage
experts was engaged to get her off,
This they were fully confident of do
| ing in a couple of days, but some time
after they had started operations a
highly placed officer of the channel fleet
arrived on the scene, countermanded
the orders already given and took
charge of the operations himself,
though very little experienced in such
work. The result was that the posi-
ton of the vessel became steadily
worse until she finally had to be aban-
doned altogether.
/ This, however, is not the only in
stance of laundering connected with
the loss of the Montagu, for the battle
ship Duncan, which went to her as
sistance, also ran aground. The au-
i thOrities declared she merely touched,
but it now turns out that she also was
seriously injured and had to be dock
ed at Portsmouth for repairs.
The new age., 1906-11-24

A Little Lesson
In Patriotism


Hugh Mercer was born In Aberdeen,
Scotland, in 1720. He was educated
in the University of Aberdeen. became
The new age., 1906-11-24
Educafinn.

The principal of one of Washington's
high schools relates an incident in con.
nection with the last commencement
day of the institution mentioned. A
clever girl had taken one of the prin.
cipal prizes. At the close of the exer-
cises her friends crowded about her to
offer congratulations.
Weren't you awfully afraid you
wouldn't get it. Hattie" asked one,
''when there were so many contest
ants
"Oh. no." cheerily exclaimed Hattie.
Because l knew that when it came to
English composition l had em all skin
ned alive. ."-Harper's Weekly.
The new age., 1906-11-24
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The new age., 1906-11-24

a physician, and
was assistant sur.
geon In the army
of Prince Charles
Edward in ,1745.
He emigrated tc
America in 1747.
served | n the
French and Indian
war of 1855, re
ceiving from the
corporation o t
p h iladelphia a
gold medal for his
The new age., 1906-11-24

In every neighborhood, the people
complain OF some annoying family. Do
the neighbors complain of YOU?
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1906-02-13
Chinese Terror on the Rand.

In commenting on the crimes OF
Chinese laborers in South Africa,
The London Chronicle GiberaD de-
clares editorially that something like
a reign of terror prevails in the 10
hannesburg district. Scarcely week
now passes without news of some
mutiny, outrage, or murder by the
'indentured laborers." Elaborate po-
lice precautions are being taken, and
the authorities have even gone to the
length of supplying magistrates with
arms and ammunition for discretion
airy use by farmers residing in the
neighborhood of the mines. What a.
commentary is mere on those Won
drous pictures, limned by fluent and
disciplined pens, of the idyllic life
lived by inoffensive Asiatics in the
delectable compounds provided for
them by the thoughtful and philan-
thropic mine owners. And what a
reflection on the Imperial" statesman
ship which permitted these degraded
serfs to be brought to South Africa
and dumped down on a colony won
for the British flag by so many sacri--
fees! Like individuals, Governments
reap what they have sown, and the
present ferment in johannesburg is
the natural result of the Labor Or
dinance."
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1906-02-13
The Goo-Goo Unlawful.

The misdemeanor of flirting is de.
scribed with such particularly of de.
tail and specification in the ordinance
just enacted by the city council of
Houston, Texas, that no masher need
plead ignorance if apprehended in the
act of committing any of the evil
deeds that constitute mis- highly OBJ
jectionable art.
He is not to make remarks at an in
opportune time, nor cough in an in
opportune way, not cast glances of
any sort whatsoever in an inoppor-
tune direction, especially such glances
as are commonly called goo-goo eyes,
which, by the way, are not so accur-
ately described as might be desired.
The said goo-goo eyes, being, we be-
lieve, product of Buffalo, n. Y, are
perhaps not widely known by that
name in Texas, where the masculine
fist has always been rather prone to
knock out any masculine optic that
hath manifested a tendency to the
goo-gooish, whether identified by that
name of classification or not.
Barring this lack of specification
with respect to goo-goo, the law is not
only comprehensive, but so plain that
the maximum fine of 800 may prop
erly be imposed for every proved VIC
lation thereof-St. Louis Republic
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1906-02-13
Mistres. and servant.

A woman should insist upon being
mistress of her own kitchen, but, TN
less she possesses self-controi, patience
and tact, she is really just as unfit 10
manage her servants as a child. 1t is
very true saying that man or wom-
an who has not learned to control self
Is not fit to control others. If woman
cannot 60 into her kitchen without los
ing her patience or losing her temper,
she would do better to stay out of 1t.
Fault must be found, but with SER
wants, as with children, it should be
in quiet, dignified way, and a proper
time should be chose1 FOR it. A woman
who does not know any better than to
take time when girl is particular
ly busy, or has some special piece OF
work she is trying to get through, such
as washing, ironing, or getting dinner,
will never be likely to have good ser
vice. If she scolds or nags she at once
lowers herself to the level of her ser
want, and loses the respect which every
mistress of a house should strive to
deserve from those about her.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1906-02-13
CHAPTER Y.

1t was the dim hour of twilight at
Rocky Greek. Captain HAYES was seat
ed beside man who had been mortally
wounded in the ARRAY of that very morn
ing The apartment which the parties
occupied was one of those small rough
and low rooms found in the cabins of
the early settlers of new country.
A single candle was burning upon the
sideboard, and threw out a pale and
sickly light, which rendered the wound
ed persons bloodless face still more
CHASTITY.
The expression of Captain Halves was
serious, but not stern, yet far more dig
nifed than usual
THE surgeon thinks there is no hope
for me-" said the dying man. family.
Not in this world" replied Hawes
Then / must try and make the best
improvement of what little time re-
MAINS" added the Tory, speaking with
much difficulty.
I'm sorry, neighbor, that you're dyin'
in bad cause" said the captain, sor-
rowfully. I'VE are brethren, and citi-
zens of one common country; and if you
had been called on to give up airthly
things while fghtin' side by side with
me, shouldn't have felt so bad about
1t, because l have an idee that death
under such circumstances couldn't have
been disgraceful but glorious"
1 begin to feel, row that my life is
approaching its close, that you are en-
gagged in a more honorable cause than
that in which l received this mortal
wound" remarked the Tory, sadly.
haven't come here to reproach you,
by no means whatever, friend Simpson;
but there is one thing l want to know
before you shut your eyes forever on
the changin' concar1s of this present
world. Our plans have been betrayed
by some vile traitor who eats bread
with us daily. | want to find ont the
villain, and l hope you'll feel free TO tell
me. You probably can't hold out more
than an hour or two at the most. and
perhaps gettin' such a things as that off
your conscience may kind Of straighten
you up for the change, and make you
stand frmer, and with a holder front.
before the great Commander-in-Cnie of
all the armies of the airth.'
Simpson shuddered, and for moment
was so convulsed that he was unable
~ ASpAs. w HeH he DeCtLle easier ana
calmer, he turned his CLASSY eyes upon
the captain with an expression truly
mournful He hesitated a moment, as if
not quite decided, and then motioned
for Halves to give him his ear. The cap
tain bent over the dying man eagerly,
and he whispered name.
1T is WELL" said Halves. 81 reckon
the accoutrements of your conscience
will be in better order for inspection.
when you answer the last roll-call."
Il thank you, I'm sure for your we'll
meant kindness" said Simpson, while
tear moistened his dim eye. Il hope
we shall meet in the ranks Of heaven,
where all is concord and peace. As you
| go along, l wish you would be good
enough to ask Elder Martin to step in
and see me-"
Il will. It's a good idee, for he knows
better than l do what you will need on
long march," said HAYES
Il hope you will forgive me, neigh
bor.p added Simpson, stretching out his
cold hand.
God knows how freely" said the cap
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1906-02-13
Fashion Notes.

NNoeCss
Willow plumes are soft and grace
full.
All the new waists have their col
lars attached.
The jeweled muff chains are beauti-
full this year.
Easter brides are already planning
their trcrsseauX.
Knots of bright orange velvet trim a
rich ermine set.
The florist has lovely conceits in the
way of flower baskets.
White millinery is highly approved
for all dress-up occasions.
All manner of quaint old brooches
are used to pin up the veil.
And, by the way, some of the wells
worn would make you gasp.
The little feather toques in pale col.
ors are wonderfully becoming.
Lovely tinted Innings are an impor.
tant feature of most garments.
Silver embroidery is especially love
~ against lavender or old rose.
Just a strap of velvet ribbon does
for sleeve in the evening gown.
The violet girl is wearing a huge
bunch of purple beauties on her bosom
The high-topped combs worn this
winter give a courtly aspect to Golf.
fures.
Those little travelling jewel cases OF
chamois and ribbon are handy posses
sionS.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1906-02-13
Tip to the Housewife.

Chloride of lime and water will re-
move ink stains from silver if well
rubbed on the stains and then washed
off at once, the silver being then pol
ished as ordinarily. The solution for
the purpose is four ounces of chloride
of lime to one and a half pints of wa
ter. This may be bottled and kept
ready for use.
Wicker furniture which has been
vanished win not take enamel until
the varnish has been washed Oft with
boiling water in which there is a little
washing soda. After it drieg. rub it
thoroughly with piece of flannel dip
ped in turpentine, and after this has
been aired for twenty four hours rub
with sandpaper, after which the wick
er may be either painted or dyed sat
isfactOrily.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1906-02-13

AT a recent convention of librarians
the following story was told of old
Geronimo, the most celebrated In
dian prisoner-ward the Federal Gov
eminent has ever had:
do not the products of civilized
life astonish you?" Geronimo was
asked by his keeper.
Most of them do not for see how
they come about" said the aged In
dian.
But" he added, They took me
once to New Orleans and showed me
where they made ice. AT one end Of
a building 1 saw wood thrown into
furnaces, and out of the other end
came blocks Of ice. Man did not do
that; only the Great Spirit can make
ice from fire. New York Tribune.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1906-02-13
RNERMEN's suPERsTITloNs.
Cat Bad sigl; Pig Considered TO
BRING Good Luck.

While several rivermen and others
were seated IN the office of the Pitts
burg and Cincinnati Packet Line the
other day the superstitions of river
men came up. In the party were sew
| eral who were unacquainted with the
| legends of the river, and it devolved
upon Capt. Henderson and Capt. Pen
nywit to relate some of the happen
| ings of the older days.
! One of the most surprising things
| brought out was the fact that the
general run of steamboat men object
| to having boat with a name start
| ing with either an NJ or an o. 1T is
claimed that boat with a name start
ing with either one of these letters
always comes to violent end. Sew
eral instances are given where boats
bearing this supposed hoodoo have
either been sunk or burned. The
Molly Ebert, Ollie Neville, Mary IT.
win, Major Anderson all burned up
and the Missouri and the Ohio sank.
All of these boats were known to To-
cal men and ran on the Ohio and
Mississippi.
The case of the Mary Irwin also
| carried out another hoodoo of the
| rivermen, 1t is believed that when
| the rats desert a ship there is dan
ger ahead. On a summer afternoon in
1867 the Mary Irwin tied up at the
Cincinnati wharf. Soon after it was
noticed that the rats were leaving her
in droves. Carpenters working about
the hold of the boat amused them,
selves by throwing large pieces OF
wood at the rodents The supersti-
tious people on board at once predict
ed that something was going to hap
| pen, and sure enough, about the mid
die Of the same night the Mary r.
win, with six other boats, was de-
stroyed by fire, the Major Anderson
being one of these. The fire was wit
messed by Captain Pennywit.
A cat going on board a vessel is
considered a bad sign, and the only
way to get rid of the hoodoo is to
throw the, cat by its tail from the port
side of the vessel. Throwing if from
the starboard side will have no effect
whatever.
Believers in hoodoos greet with de-
light the entrance of a pig. There
are number of boats on which the
crews have their pet pigs, and these
are supposed to be the best bearers
of good luck in the world After a
few weeks training, it is claimed.
they have more sense than a dog, and
when the gang plank is lowered at a.
landing they are the first to run on
shore and are never left behind, as.
they know the minute the ropes are
going to be let loose.
A boat is never launched on Friday
nor is one purchased on the same day.
A business deal is never made on
Friday that can be put Off 1t is bad
luck to start a new boat on Friday
An illustration of one OF these beliefs.
was shown in this city a few weeks
ago, when a firm was contracting for
the purchase of a large steamer. The.
deal was just about to be closed
when some one mentioned the fact
that it was Friday, and the papers
were not signed until next morning.
A number of these superstitio1s
have been handed down for the last
100 years or more, but they are still
believed by large number of river
men.-Pittsburg Gazette.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1906-02-13
Husbaud the Master.

Most married women imagine that
they are mistresses in their own
houses, but that, it appears, unless
they actually hold the deed to the
property, is a delusion. 1T should be
distinctly understood" said Judge
Swartz, of Norristown, Pa, in a re-
cent case, that the husband is mas
ter of his own house. The wife has
no right to invite or admit her mother
or any one else to the house against
her husbands will" The judge was
good enough to add that the wife
might go to see her mother whenever
she wished, provided she did not go so
often as to neglect her duty to her
husband and her home, but he did not
say that man must see that the
kindling wood was chopped and the
water pals full before he INDUCED in
a visit to his father.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1906-02-13

tain, in q subdued voice. "Good-by,
Simpson, till jine the army above" he
added.
Farewell, captain. If nhould re-
cover, / would gladly fight under you.
Farewell, for the drummer of death Is
indeed beating the reveilie," said Simp-
son, feebly; and a moment after Halves
was proceeding toward home in a very
thoughtful mood. He met Henderson on
the way, and the two walked away to-
gether, conversing In friendly manner,
until they were opposite the dwelling of
Rev. William Martin.
Halves knocked at the door, and both
were Immediately admitted by TIE pastor
IN person. The former introduced Mr..
Henderson, and they were soon on ex-
cellent terms. The minister was a man
Of sense and courage, whose name will
long be remembered by the country for
which he labored and suffered. While
he was engaged In an animated discus-
sioa with Henderson, the door opened
and young lady entered the room. Mr..
Martin, with characteristic politeness, In
stantly introduced her to his new ac-
quaintance as his daughter Kate.
Mr.. Henderson arose, bowed and said
he scarcely knew what; for the sudden
and unexpected appearance of such a fe-
male as he now beheld disconnected him
not a little.
Kate Martin was exceedingly fair of
face, and of a figure exquisitely formed
for grace and symmetry; and when we
have passed these encomiums upon her,
we have not said all that the case al
lows Of: for she possessed good sense
and energy of character-two traits that
served greatly to enhance the charms of
personal beauty. Kate, though gentle
and modest, might also be called bril-
liant girl, inasmuch as she was endowed
with those high qualities which are cal
culated to make every legitimate effort
more or less brilliant.
ITO ha continual
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1906-02-13
On True PoIiteness,

The secret of all good manners is
unselfishness. Those who live a life
of service for their fellow-men have
no trouble about their manners. Wom-
en- must themselves set the example
of courtesy to each other if they wish
men to treat them courteousIy. The
specious arguments, TT is healthful, y
Doctors ORDERS" and kindred excus-
es employed by followers of fads to
justify their bad habits and manners
are too transparent to have any
weight with sensible people True po-
likeness springs from a kindly heart
The polish that is acquired from edu-
cation is but veneer, and cannot
well stand the wear and tear of life.
No amount of education in courtesy,
either at home or in school, will ena-
BILE the average person to bear patient
ly the unjust criticism or the disagree
able remark. Only the patience of a
kindly spirit can do that.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1906-02-13
To Remove Stains.

Iodine stains: Wash with alcohol.
then rinse in soapy water Scorch
stains: Wet the scorched place, rub
with soap, and bleach in the sun. SCOT
stains: Rub the spots with dry meal
before sending the clothes to the wash.
Grass stains: Saturate the spot thor
oughly with kerosene, then put in the
washtub. Blood stains: Soak in cold
salt water, then wash IN warm water
with plenty of soap; afterward boil.
Mildew: Soak il weak solution of
lime for several hours, then wash with
cold water and soap. Ink stains: Soak
in sour milk; If a dark stain remains
rinse in weak solution of chloride of
lime. Verdigris: Salt and vinegar will
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1906-02-13
To Keep Gi~4s contented.

How TO keep ones daughters con-
tented at home is a problem which
troubles many father One father
has solved it by hiring his daughter as
his housekeeper, thereby training her
for the care of her own home when
she marries, and ut the same time re-
lieving his wife of many cares. An
other father has employed his daughter
as a nurse TO care for her invalid
mother. Of course in families where
there is little money it would hardly
be practicable TO do such things, but
fortunately the problem of the occupa-
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1906-02-13
An Invitation.

The minister was approaching his
peroration. "Oh, brother!' he ex-
claimed. Before you lie two roads.
One leads TO destruction, the other to
everlasting life. Which will you take
Oh, brother, which will you take?"
The earnestness of his tone awoke
Deacon Ondelush, who appeared to
think it was up to him.
Thank you" he murmured, "a little
OF the samer'-Cleveland Leader.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1906-02-13
Sword Tactics.

Drill Sergeant Ito raw recruit Who
is slow in grasping the tactical &c
tails)-Now, Murphy, how would you
use your sword If your opponent
feinted?"
Murphy-Begorra, I'd just tickle
him with the pint of it to see If he
was after fakin'. "-Harper's Weekly
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1906-02-13
For nm Engaged Girl.

A little while ago each girl friends
of an engaged girl gave her a teacup.
This gift is not so popular now as a
contribution of lingerie for her trous-
seau. A handmade underwaist or
nightgown is favored present, and
girls are finding out that it is no more
trouble to make these dainty things
than to embroider centerpiece. They
are sensible gifts, and as indicative Of
a return to fine needlework, after a
long period when girls have been
taught everything but sewing, their ad-
vent is to be welcomed.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1906-02-13
Caught on the Rebound.

Slimm-What are you going to have
for dinner to-day, Mrs flasher. I'm
hungry as wolf.
Mrs. Hasher-We are going to have
lamb stew, Mr.. Slimm.
Slimm-What, again? I'm tired Of
lamb!
Mrs. Hasher-Huh, Then you can't
be hungry as a wolf
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1906-02-13
A Substitute for Chamois,

Old pieces of yelveteen should, after
they have served their original pur-
pose, be saved for polishing cloths.
They will answer the purpose of wash
leather for plate cleaning, ETC., per-
fectly and save buying anything fresh.
Wash the velveteen cloths as often as
needed in soapy water and hang out
to dry
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1906-02-13

though she goes
south during the
winter months.
Mrs. D Wis is
now 81 years old
and very feeble,
although not all
i n g. II er old
Mississippi home
stead, Beauvoir,
is now the home
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1906-02-13
In the Good Old Days.

Mr.. Holyoke, a British writer, re-
members time when 'only foTr men
in Birmingham had the courage to
wear boards" and only military Off
GERS were allowed to wear a mus
tache. In the good old days one pump
in a yard had to serve working-class
families.