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Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1910-12-06
RAINING CATS AND DOGS.
Various Explanations of the Origin of
This Expression.

Various Explanations of the Origin OF
This Expression.
Many explanations have been given
of the origin of the expression raining
cats and dogs" One is that it is a per-
version of the French "catadoupe," a
waterfall-"it is raining a catalogues"
or cataracts. Another explanation is
that the male blossoms of the willow
tree, which are used on Palm Sunday
to represent the branches of palm,
were called eats and dogs" in some
parts of England. where they increase
rapidly after few warm April show
ers, and the belief prevailed that the
rain brought them.
Others trace the saying to northern
mythology, in which the cat is said to
have great influence on the weather,
and sailors still have a saying, THE
cat has a gale of wind in her tail"
when she is unusually frisky. Witches
that rode upon the storms were said
to assume the form of cats, and the
stormy northwest wind is called 1.-THE
cats nose" in the Harz mountains
even at the present day Then the dog
is symbol of wind. which in old Ger
man pictures is figured as the head Of
a dog or wolf from which blasts issue.
The cat therefore symbolizes a down
pour of rain; the dog, strong gusts of
wind, which accompany it. and so a
rain "of cats and dogs" is a heavy rain
with wind.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1910-12-06
The Antiquity of the Ballet.

Strictly defined, the ballet is proper
ly a theatrical exhibition of the art Of
dancing in its highest perfection, COM
plying generally with the rules Of the
drama as to its composition and form.
1t was in existence in Italy as far back
as A. D. 1900 the court of Turin in
that day making especial use of it and
the royal family and mobiles taking
part in 1T. The ballet was first intro
duced in France in the reign of Louis
Kill. and both that monarch and
Louis XIV. occasionally took part in
its dances. About the year 100 wom-
en- made their first appearance in the
ballet. which up to that time had been
performed exclusively by men. as was
the case also with plays and operas,
but no woman ballet dancer Of any
note appeared until 1900
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1910-12-06
HIS STUPID MISTAKE.
Much to His Surprise 1t Was Promptly
Rectified.

hGCIilicIs
A well known LoEdoner was plan
ming an entertainment on an elabo-
rate scale to be given to various friends
in the neighbOrhood of his country
seat. Unfortunately his nearest neigh
Dor, a close relative, is highly uncon-
genial to himself and his intimates.
and he racked his brains to devise a
scheme by which he might avoid the
necessity of inviting the undesirable
cousin to be among his guests.
Il have it, he announced TO his wife
at breakfast on the morning of the
event. I'll send him some tickets for
the play tonight in town. OF course
he'll be delighted, as he seldom has an
opportunity of going to the theater.'
The tickets were accordingly sent,
and the host with an easy conscience
proceeded to enjoy the company of his
friends. But his satisfaction was of
short duration. At the height of the
festivities, much to his surprise, in
walked the Objectionable neighbor.
"Such a stupid mistake you nader
he announced as he approached his
cousin. LAS soon as | heard about
your party | knew that you must have
sent me the tickets for the wrong night,
so l got them changed for tomorrow
evening and came right over here as
soon as could."-London Taller.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1910-12-06
How She Caught Them.

'How did you happen to set four
times as many letters as l did," said
one washerWoman who had advertised
for work by the day to another who
had advertised for the same thing.
Wound up my advertisement by
saying was on diet" said the lucky
one. THAT on a diet notice goes
right TO the heart of stingy souls N2So
are trying to cut down expenses. They
hate TO ngure on a washerwoman's
meals and jump at the chance Of get
ting one who doesn't eat.-New York
Sun.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1910-12-06
TR DE WIN n e r
The Flax Plant.

Linen is obtained from the fax plant,
a small. delicate annual with a tiny
blue flower The plant is pulled by
hand in the summer, the seeds, known
in commerce as linseed, being removed
and the straw subjected to various
processes 10 separate the fbrous part
which constitutes the linen. First it is
STEPPED in water and then passed
through a drying and heating process
on revolving wheels until all foreign
matter is removed. 1t is then ready
for manufacture.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1910-12-06
She Learns, Too.

There had been a family row.
Well" remarked the alleged head
OF the house. "a man learns a few
things when he gets married. Yes. sir,
a man lives and learns.'
THAT may be-" retorted the feminine
half Of the sketch, but the school Of
experience doesn't bar goods. Wash
ington Heaald
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1910-12-06
Not = Question Of Etinuette.

NOT QueStlcn CT GtiquetNe.
Mrs Hendricks tthe landladyl-Can
l help you to some more soup, Mr..
Dumley?
Mr. Dumley-No. thanks.
Mrs. Hendricks (engagingly-Don't
refuse. Mr. Dumley, because it isn't
considered good form TO be helped
twice to soup. We're not particular
people here.
Mr.. Dumley-0h. etiquette has moth
ing to do with it. madam; it's the
SCUM.
A Bigger Bid.
q Lincolnshire parish once possessed
q clergyman who was not much appre-
eiated. One day he remarked TO his
church warden: You people don [
seem to appreciate me. Do you know
that on leaving my last sphere Of work
the people showed their appreciation
so much that they gaze me real
silver slaver:"
THAT is nothing" was the church
wa-der's reply. IF tha' would only
go away from this parish we'd give
thee a gold un"-London Chronicle.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1910-12-06

Mrs Subbubs Ito neighbour Willie
and Bobbie aren't home from school
yet, and here it is . o'clock. Did you
see anything of my precious jewels as
you came along, Mr.. Nexdore? Mex
dore-Your precious jewels are in
soak, madam. l just saw them swim
ming in the river. Boston Transcript.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1910-12-06

Angry Father ito sonl-Yon never
saw me getting into scrape like thai
when l was a boy. Flippant Son-No.
dad, I never id.-Exchange.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1910-12-06
Not 70 slama.

The Elderly Lady-They say his
wife has money. The Younger-W Well,
that isn't bis fault They've only been
married a short tine.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1910-12-06
A NIGERIAN LEGEND.
1t Tells of the Origin of Mans Sub
lection to Women.

II Tells of the Origin of Mans Sub
lection to Women.
There is quaint old Nigerian legend
that relates the origin of mans sub
lection to women
At the beginning Of things, the le-
gend runs. the world was peopled by
women only. One day the earth god.
Awbassi Maj. happened by accident to
kill a woman On hearing this the rest
gathered together and prayed that, if
he meant to stag them, he would bring
destruction on all together rather than
kill them one by one.
Awbassi was sorry for the grief be
had caused and offered as compensa-
ton to give them anything they should
choose out of all his possessions. They
begged him to mention what he had TO
give and said that they would all cry
"Yes" when be named the thing they
wished to have.
AwbasSi mentioned one by one all
his fruits. fowls and beasts, but at
each they shouted NO" At length
the liss was nearly ended only one
thing remaiaed TO offer
"Will you. then. take man. asked
Awbassi at last. Yes they roared
In a great shout. and. catching hold Of
one another. danced fer joy at the
thought of the gift Awbassi was send
ing.
Thus men became the servants Of
women and have to work for them to
this day.
Not Impressed.
Bobbie-Pa sars you're a self made
man. Visitor proudly les. my boy.
| am. Bobbie-Ain't you sorry now
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1910-12-06

Wife-Am |, then. never to have nv
way in anything?" MISUNDERSTANDING
ly, dear. When we are both agreed
you can have your way. When we
differ I'll have mine"
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1910-12-06
No TAnnn4atinn-

James. can l trust you with the key
10 the wine cellar?"
The New Butler (stifIlyl-Certainiy
sir. l have seen all the labels.-Life.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1910-12-06
Cvercharced.

BeIl-Did I understand you to say
that TIE dentist oyercharged you?
Nell-Yes; be gave me enough gas to
initiate a balloon--Kansas City Jour
nal
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1910-12-06
Ticklish.

How many ribs have you?' asked
the teacher.
Il don't know, ma'am," giggled Sal
lie. I'm so awfully ticklish. l could
never count 'em. "-Lippincott's.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1910-12-06
A Possible Exception

Wife-Isnt it fact, dear, that hand
some men are proverbially disagree
able? Husband Well, don't know.
l always try to be pleasant
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1910-12-06
Sweet.

II think your wife has such a sweet
voice"
$50 do l. She gets $1,000 a year Tor
spilling part of it in church choir
Boston Transcript
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1910-12-06

An irritable man lies like hedge
hog rolled up the wrong way. torment
Ing himself with his own prickles. e.
=. Hood.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1910-12-06

Set not myself to attain much rest,
but much patience. Thomas a KEN
pis
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1910-12-06
DO YOU WANT IDEAS

In getting up booklet or
other tasty advertising mat
ter? Have design pre-
pared by us and we will
show you
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1910-12-06

Obedience is not truly performed by
the body Of him whose heart l. dis
satisfied. -Saadi
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1910-12-06
Announcement


In anticipation of a large holiday
trade, the undersigned has laid in stock
of everything usually carried in a first
class jewelry store This stock is all new
and fresh from the manufacturers and
importers, and will be sold at as low
prices as is consistent with business In
our line of watches, rings, silverware,
diamonds and other precious stones, gold
and silver handle umbrellas, toilet sets,
cut glass, etc., you will find something
to please.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1910-12-06
An Easy Arranaement.

When fool gets angry. he opens his
mouth and shuts his eyes.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1910-12-06
Not Impressed.

Bobbie-Pa sars you're q self made
man. Visitor proudly Yes. my boy.
| am. Bobbie-Ain' sou sorry now
you didn't let somebody else help you?
Boston Transcript.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1910-05-27
Short Talks on Vermont Scener,

We will take first of all the CLYDE
river from Island Pond to West Charles
ton. This river starts ut Island Pond,
and is one of the prettiest rivers in Yer
mont, winding its way through hills
woods and meadows, running smooth
and deep, and it empties into Plunkett
Pond. The sportsman can find no end
OF sport with fish and game, large and
small, aud the scenery is charming. At
West Charleston there is a fine water
power that furnishes the power for cleo
trio lights at Barton and Island Pond
In the vicinity of Island Pond there are
more than 100000 acres of unbroken
forests with ponds and brooks abound.
ing in all kinds of fish, and it is the
huntsman's paradise. Then too we
have good roads, the best of hotel and
railroad service for the accommodation
of tourists. This section of Vermont is
not surpassed by any of the New Eng
land states for its magnificent scenery,
good fishing and hunting, and genial
and social people. What more can the
tourist ask for? OLD.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1910-05-27
M emoriai Day.

The day will be observed by Erastus
Buck Post, No. IS, Monday, May 30th'
All Veterans and Sons of Veterans are
requested to meet at the G. A. K. hall
at $50 a. M, and march to the ceme-
terry where the exercises of decorating
the graves will be held. The line will
then be formed for the return march to
the banquet hall where dinner will be
served by the w. r. c. to the Veterans,
Sons of Veterans, and invited guests.
At 100 memorial services will be held
in Opera Hail. The address will be de-
livered by Rev. L. N. Moody and Mrs
Fanny Ward Miller will give patri.
otto recitation.
The pre-memorial sermon will be
preached Sunday, May 80, at Christ
Church by Rev. DR.. Miller at 800 p. m
w. H. NORTON, Commander.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1910-05-27
LEXINGTON

A little calf of John Gorman's jumped
into the river the other night, swimming
quite while before it was rescued.
Little Joseph Daley, though a little
improved, is still seriously i'll.
A calf owned by Nelson Holbrook
was eaten by bear last week.
Mrs. Henry Baldwin is in Columbia
taking care of Mrs. Brewster Bennett.
John Finley is taking the place OF
our regular mail carrier, who is i'll with
the mumps.
Nearly all the children in the Monad-
mock school have been enjoying the
mumps.
Marion Ramsay spent last week with
her grandmother in Colebrook.
Mrs. Adela Osgood made some call.
in town last week. She is wonderfully
smart for one of her age and thinks
nothing of walking three or four miles
Mr.. and Mrs. Guy Collins have moved
onto the farm formerly occupied by
Nose Deyette.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1910-05-27
Supreme Court.

Supreme Court adjourned without
day Friday afternoon. The following
entries were ordered in two cases from
Essex county:
Paul Lottinville VS.. Frank Markee
Judgment of the county court affirmed
In the lower court there was a verdict
for the plaintiff to recover $1,000.
John Gowan and Kittie Gowan VS.
L. W. Stevens, replevin. In the lower
court there was judgment for the
plaintiff to recover possession of the
property and S2200l and costs. Judg
ment of the county court was reversed
and nonsuit was entered.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1910-05-27

League and all other agents which are
working for the destruction of the sa-
loon.
WHEREAS, most of the protestant
churches of our state have through
their representatives, both lay and min
isterial, requested, some Of them repeat
eddy that either prohibitory Law be
enacted by our Legislature or that the
question of high license local option or
prohibition be again submitted to the
voters of the state, and
WHEREAS, zee cannot CONSCIENTIOUS
ty gre our support to any political party
chich declares ITSELF in taror of the L.
cenSed traffic in Intoxicating liquors, are
respectfully request the political parties Of
our state either to recommend the result
mission Of this question to the rioters or
to eliminate it from their party platforms
ledring The representatives Of the people
free to enact such liquor law> as they
shall deem rise and best.
RESOLVED, that copies of these reso-
lutions be placed in the hands of the
chairman of the delegates sent from
each town to the state conventions of
the political parties. Also that copies
be sent to all members of the state com.
mittees of all political parties in Yer
mont.
WILLIAM SHAW, Secretary.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1910-05-27
NORTON

Alberto Gagne and bride have gone
housekeeping in John Roy's house.
John Cochran of Actonvale, Que, is
visiting his daughter, Mrs. H. A. Dunn
Mrs. Ferdina Duquette and son, Ollie,
are visiting her parents, Mr.. and Mis-
Edward Lemire at Barnston, Que.
Burt Davis has moved his family in
to the new house which he purchased Of
John Daniels.
Ollie Cameron and Hannaford Car
penter spent Sunday in Island Pond.
Earl Boyce and Fred Paquette o
Island Pond were in town Sunday
Leander Devost of Coaticook, Que.
spent Thursday in town.
John Daniels of Coaticook, Que.
spent Sunday in town with his family
o. II. Cameron and Mrs. j. w. Ca
penter were in Canaan Tuesday.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1910-05-27
Hiqh Prices for CaIfskins

We are paying fancy prices this
spring for all grades of Calfskins. If
you have anything in this line to sell,
be sure to secure our quotations before
selling elsewhere. We pay the freight.
We pay spot cash. We want to arrange
with some one in every village where
we have no agent, to collect Calfskins,
Beef Hides, Horse Hides, Sheep Pelts,
Tallow, Bones, etc. We furnish money
with which to buy and we keep our
buyers thoroughly posted at all times as
to market values. Write for full paftic-
ulars.
Carroll S. Page, Hyde Park, Vt.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1910-05-27
Mrs. Margaret GIeeson.

After short illness of two weeks, at.
tended by patient suffering, the end
came peacefully when Mrs. Dennis Glee-
son breathed her last at . p. M, Thurs
day, May 10, surrounded by all her
family.
Her illness, which was acute indiges-
ton and later developed into ulcers of
the liver, was not considered serious un-
til the last hours when medical skill
could no longer prolong the life of a
dearly loved mother and one of our old
est and most respected citizens.
Mrs. Gleason was born in Lyme, n.
H., August 20, 1880. She lived many
years in the Eastern Townships, coming
to Island Pond in 1888. She is sur
vived by four sons, Edward, Martin,
Dennis and William, all residents of
Island Pond four daughters, Mrs. Ed.
ward Purcell of Groton, Mrs. j. NJ.
Cooper, Mrs. T. f. Butler and Mrs T.
II. Farrell, all of Island Pond; also four
grandchildren, son and daughters OF
MIR. and Mrs. T. II. Farrell.
Among the late Mrs. Gleesons many
amiable characteristics were extreme
contentment while in the midst of her
family, which made her home one of
sunshine and happiness, and her great
love for her grandchildren. Her unfail-
ing attention in all things pertaining to
her religious duties were such that she
will be long remembered by the parish
toner's of the Church of st. James the
Greater. Her vast interest in works of
charity and her munificent gifts to the
poor, also her good neighborly qualities
make her death a lamented one by al
who knew her.
Her funeral, one of the largest ever
attended in Island Pond, took place at 8
a. m. Saturday at the Church of st.
James the Greater where solemn
requiem mass was sung, Rev. FIR. Trot-
tier officiating, and the choir rendered
some very beautiful selections in touch
with the occasion. Interment was in
the old cemetery, beside her beloved hus-
band, who preceded her some fifteen
years ago. The esteem in which Mrs.
Gleeson was held was noticeable in the
great profuson of flowers and the sus-
pension of all business during the flu
neral.
The Ladies of st. Anne Society, of
which Mrs. Gleason was devoted and
zealons member, assembled at her late
home in large numbers and escorted the
remains from the house to the Church
the Sisters and children of the convent
school following.
1t is interesting to note that this is
the second death in the family in thirty.
five years.
Among the many floral tributes were
Pillow, cross 70 carnations from the family.
baskets carnations and roses, grandchildren
Sweet peas and carnations, j. Sheridan and
family, Boston, Mass.
Crescent, Mr.. and Mrs. J. Cooper Berlin, N. II
| Bouquet, Mr.. and Mrs. J. Shields,
Roses and earn atoms, Mr.. and Mrs. c. d. Foss
| Bouquet, Mrs. NJ. J. Hall.
| Roses, A. w. Bosworth.
| Wreath, p. ]. Corbett.
| Roses, Mr.. and Mrs. +. J. Parsons.
| Roses and carnations, Mr. and Mrs. Il, S. Cooper
Wreath, cream roses and sweet peas, G. T. r,
station staff.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1910-05-27
RESOLUTIONS

Adopted by the Vermont Annual Con.
ference OF the Methodist Episcopal
Church at the session held at Island
Pond, VT, April 1917, 1910:
We, the members of the Vermont An
nua Conference of the Methodist Epis-
copal Church, reassert our unqualified
antagonism to the traffic of Intoxicating
liquors, and our hearty endorsement of
the work of the Woman's Christian
Temperance Union, the Anti-Saloon
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1910-05-27
Local Business Notices.
NEW BARBER SHOP.

In the room recently occupied by Dr.
Trenholme, in the Bemis block. Good
aud clean work. Open Monday, MAY
80. LEo FoRTIrR.
WANTED,-ComPetent girl to do
general homework in family Of four
good wages. Apply Box No. 457, Lis.
bon, y. IL.
LOST OR STRAYED
a yearling, dark, Jersey bull, from my
pasture about three weeks ago. A suit.
able reward will be paid for his return
and anyone retaining possession of him
after this notice will he prosecuted.
w. F. CARGILL, East Charleston, Vt.
May "a, 1910.
Stone Drags for sale.
c. n. Williams.
FOR SALE
Lumber wagons, moving machine aud
farming tools of all kinds, also Plymouth
Rock eggs. +. A. Bemis.
NOTICE.
To the taxpayers of Brighton:
You are hereby notified that the tax
bill is now in my hands for collection.
You are requested to pay your taxes at
once. All paying their taxes on or be-
fore August %, next ensuing, will be
allowed discount of 4q6.
Dated at Brighton, VT, this oath day
of May, A. d., 1910.
GEO. S. ROBINSON, Town Treasurer.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1910-05-27

Wreath. carnations, Mrs. Bllsn Fiahsrty an,
family.
Cross, lilies, c. T. X. Dispatcher Office.
Wreath. cream roses, Mr.. and Mrs. II. ". Blak,
and Mt. and Mrs. {. NJ. King.
Roses and Carnations, ". X. BouIds and family
Also some very beautiful bouquets the cards O
which goa astray.
Carnations, Mr. and Mrs NJ Coyieo
Mr.. and Mrs. J. W. ThuTston.
Geo. L. Over
Dr. A. Ellie
Mr.. and Mrs. J. W. Wright
Mr.. and Mrs. J. Reeve.
Miss A. Roy.
Mr.. and Mrs. l.. J. Payeur.
Mr.. and Mrs. l.. b. Jones'
Mr.. and Mrs. r. J. Paquette. IT.
Mr.. and Mrs. W. smith,
Mrs. NJ. Lee and family.
r. Young.
J. Carroll
Mr.. and Mrs. T.. +. Blake
Spiritual bouquets-Mr. and Mrs. ]. ]. Connolly
Mr.. Frank Paquette, Sisters Of the Present
alton, Sisters of the Presentation, Berlin, n
H., Rev. FIR. l.. Desrocher, St Adams. Vt.
Rev Fir B. Kelley, Manchester, N. H., Mis-,
Helena A. Fisette, Sherbrooke Que, Mis-.
Rose Lambe, Manchester, n. H., Miss Ellis
O'Gara Manchester, n. H., Mr. and Mrs
NJ A. coyieo, Berlin, n. II.
Included in the out-of-town attend
ance at the funeral were MIR. and NJ S.
4. Purcell, Groton, Vt; Miss r. e
Lambe, Miss Elizabeth O'Gara, Man
chester, N. H., Miss Emily Butler, Miss
Mollie Fuery, Troy, n. Y; Mrs. j.
Shields, Mr.. and Mrs. NJ. A. Covieo.
Berlin, n. H.; Miss Alice O'Donnell,
Mr.. NJ. ODonnell, Richmond, Que.
The bereaved family have the sym.
pathy of the entire community in their
deep sorrow.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1910-05-27
Island Pond Electric Co,
PLANTS

Better set that strawberry bed this
.spring. This week is the time to
sdO it and we have the plants to do
ID with at 35c per dozen. The